The other activities that put similar demands on men and women are as follows:
Clothes for night: Now days the women prefer to change the clothes worn during the day before going to bed. The loose gown, nighty and night suits can be worn at bed time because these would be comfortable while sleeping and help the women to have a good sleep at night. While the men can use loose kurta-pyjama, tanks/ t-shirts and shorts/ Bermuda or night suits at night to have relaxation both physically and physiologically during sleep.
Clothes in travel: The traveling, whether for vacation or for occupation, require different types of clothes. The traveling clothes should be wrinkle resistant and less in number and can be packed easily. The existing clothes rather than the brand new clothes provide more comfort. The frequent travelers should travel light with a small range of clothes that blend together with different set of accessories.
There are other factors too that affect the clothing of women and men akin and need special consideration while planning the wardrobe. These are as follows:
Season: The clothes are the important means to get proper protection during different weathers. The type of seasons affect the types of clothes, number of clothes, the colour and design of clothes one can have. In cold areas where winter is of long duration, e.g. North India number of warm clothes will be more than the areas where weather remains hot, e.g. South India.
Other needs: The person needs additional clothes and accessories at various occasions to enhance the beauty of the dress and oneself. The items like hand bag or purse for shopping or social gathering, jewellery, hair accessories, stylish and suitable footwear, under garments, and goggles etc. These things must have harmony with the dress.
The colour plan: The colour of the dress is most important aspect that makes the wearer noticeable at any place. It should be chosen according to season and the complexion of the wearer. It is wise to select basic colour and build the wardrobe around it. Thereafter the colour of accessories should be chosen such that they enhance the appearance of the wearer. The colours in wardrobe should blend rather than conflicting. One should have the dresses as well as accessories in different colours to avoid monotony.
Budget: It is the most limiting factor that affects an individual’s wardrobe. The unplanned or impulsive buying leads to improper wardrobe that does not meet all the needs of the wearer. The availability of budget, the prioritized needs of different family members affects the purchase of the clothes for adults in the family at various stages.
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