Journal

What Not to Wear

After watching several episodes of What Not to Wear, I decided to read some of the comments on the show’s website. With this class in mind, two comments stood out to me; “I think there should be a "what not to wear" segment at DHS. People look like they dressed in the dark”.  Also, “My professor needs to go on that show "what not to wear". Maybe they will help her out with her wardrobe.” This is proof that appearance does matter to people, especially when dealing with professionals. On one particular episode, the girl receiving the makeover worked for a non-profit organization, helping people find jobs and seek better lives. One part of her job was “teaching” people how to dress for job interviews. The host of the show stated, “Why would I take advice from someone like you, dressed like this?” I agree. A professional, especially one working with people, should be conscious about their appearance. There is no excuse to dress like a slob. Tasteful and affordable clothes aren’t hard to find these days. I work in a school and I think it is important that I set an example for the children, especially the young girls. Some may not have parents that teach them how to dress properly. I believe that people treat you more respectably when you are tastefully dressed.  A girl on the show revealed too much cleavage. The show host made a valid point stating, “People need to look at you as a person, not your body.” It is not only classless, but it is also disrespectful to the parents in a school setting, to show too much. In my opinion, one can determine if a person is approachable and trustworthy, simply by their appearance.