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Clothing is an integral part of culture and society. Human beings wear clothing for a variety of reasons: for protection from the environment, for hygiene purposes, for self-expression, for status, for ceremony or special occasion, to uphold tradition and to uphold society's agreed-upon standards of modesty for both men and women. Self expression through clothing depends upon colour and pattern on the clothes. In some way or other they are indicative of our personality and say a lot about our individuality.
Meaning of clothing as indicated in several ways by a number of people:
- Clothing, especially outer garments; attire
- A covering or adornment
- Articles worn to cover the body: attire, clothes, clothing, dress, garments
- covering designed to be worn on a person's body
Synonyms: apparel, attire, clothes, clothing, dress, outfit, garb, garments, costumes
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