Some people believe that we can predict a person’s culture and character from their
choice of clothing. While I do admit that a person’s outward appearance tells a lot about
them I do not completely agree with this view.
It is possible to guess a person’s background and nature from their clothes (thesis).
However, one may not be able to predict their character and values. A person always
wearing religious or traditional costumes may reveal their devotional and spiritual nature.
A usually decent and formally clad individual portrays simplicity and modesty. Multicolored
and flashy outfits can indicate a person’s exuberant and lively nature (idea). For
example, entertainers and celebrities are often seen wearing jazzy dresses (example).
Also, an odd-colored, loosely-fitted and shabby clothing may be an indicator of a careless
attitude (additional idea).
Nevertheless, I feel that outward appearance and looks can be deceptive (antithesis).
It may disguise a person’s true inner self and any malevolent intent (idea). For example,
some imposters donning sacred robes and religious symbols may defraud innocent
followers (example). This was evidently seen in the recent criminal cases filed against
self-proclaimed saints in India. Moreover, a person’s choice of clothing cannot always be
used as a reflection of their character in general. To cite an example, a woman wearing
light and short clothes for her comfort may incorrectly be perceived as indecent in some
countries.
In summary, a person’s style of dressing can be an indicator of their thought patterns, and
outlook towards life and culture. It can also show some of their qualities and attributes.
However, it would be incorrect to draw a conclusion about someone based on their
external appearance.
Some
people
believe that we can predict a
person’s
culture and character from their
choice of clothing.
While
I do admit that a
person’s
outward appearance
tells
a lot about
them I do not completely
agree
with this view.
It is possible to guess a
person’s
background and nature from their clothes (thesis).
However
, one may not be able to predict their character and values. A
person
always
wearing religious or traditional costumes may reveal their devotional and spiritual nature.
A
usually
decent and
formally
clad individual portrays simplicity and modesty. Multicolored
and flashy outfits can indicate a
person’s
exuberant and lively nature (
idea
). For
example, entertainers and celebrities are
often
seen
wearing jazzy dresses (example).
Also
, an odd-colored,
loosely
-fitted and shabby clothing may be an indicator of a careless
attitude (additional
idea
).
Nevertheless
, I feel that outward appearance and looks can be deceptive (antithesis).
It may disguise a
person’s
true inner self and any malevolent intent (
idea
).
For example
,
some
imposters donning sacred robes and religious symbols may defraud innocent
followers (example). This was
evidently
seen
in the recent criminal cases filed against
self-proclaimed saints in India.
Moreover
, a
person’s
choice of clothing cannot always be
used
as a reflection of their character
in general
. To cite an example, a woman wearing
light and short clothes for her comfort may
incorrectly
be perceived
as indecent in
some
countries.
In summary, a
person’s
style of dressing can be an indicator of their
thought
patterns, and
outlook towards life and culture. It can
also
show
some
of their qualities and attributes.
However
, it would be incorrect to draw a conclusion about someone based on their
external appearance.