The most obvious thing is to go to some physical clothing stores. The employees there are all very jealous. Whoever wears the same clothes, the difference is there. They rarely make mistakes when looking at people. .

The first is to recognize the brand of the clothes. This is the simplest and most trouble-free. Famous brands, big brands, mass brands, and unknown brands are so easy to spot!

The second thing is to look at the material of the clothes. Some rich people don’t take the ordinary route and like some niche brands. Most people have never heard of the names, but they are still shockingly expensive. Moreover, they cannot be seen at first sight. People always look at other people’s clothing labels! Good clothes still have great quality!

Thirdly, some people may not care what clothes they wear, and the clothes are not very expensive. The jealous shop assistants will look at what shoes they wear, which is easier to distinguish than clothes!

Fourthly, look at the tone of speaking. Some people are very good at pretending. When you enter the store, you will be bragging to inflate your status. The clerk who is used to seeing big scenes has already figured you out and is better at pretending than you! The economic status of people who pick up clothes and try them on and those who look at the price before choosing clothes is absolutely different!

The economic base determines the superstructure. The amount of money in your pocket will be reflected in your food, clothing, housing and transportation. Clothes are the most obvious, and you can see it with just one glance!

However, when a person can survive to wear a pair of cloth shoes worth more than ten yuan and a T-shirt worth dozens of yuan to make a point in the crowd, all the above statements are invalid! For example, the former head of a certain treasure!

The difference between the rich and the poor is not that you wear Dior or Chanel and I wear 361, or that you wear Givenchy and I wear Dabao every day, but that when you wear 361, I still wear 361. , at most change to Li Ning.

The biggest difference between the poor and the rich lies in their choice of clothing. The increase in choices brought by more money allows the rich to have more choices in clothing, whether they can wear luxury goods or ordinary clothes. However, poor people are limited by money, so they can only narrow their choices and dress themselves as decently as possible under limited economic conditions. Of course, limited economic conditions also make it impossible to have a wide range of choices.

There is another big difference, that is, thickness. The better the living conditions are, the thinner the clothes are. The worse the living conditions are, the thicker the clothes are. The living conditions of the rich and the poor are different. The rich come and go. There are incense carts, and they are located in places where wind and sun are out of reach, so there are no big requirements for the thickness of clothes. In the real cold outdoor places, rich people often have better warm clothes. Wear a mink, especially female celebrities. No matter whether it is a red carpet or a street photo shoot, there is no one who wears very thick clothes. Wearing thick clothes for the purpose of acting in a drama does not count, so don't make any excuses.

With the progress of society, dressing has become more casual. In ancient society, there were different classes and levels, and the clothes worn had different styles, but now you can wear whatever you want. From this point of view Look, maybe the uncle sitting next to you on the bus is an invisible rich man

No.

As the saying goes, a man depends on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle. As long as a person dresses up a little, he will undergo earth-shaking changes.

Just because a person is well-dressed does not mean that he is in a high social class. He may not have a car or a house but loves to look pretty. Just because a person dresses plainly does not mean that he is a lower class person. Maybe he is a celebrity but lives a simple life.

Let’s talk about the examples of my two bosses.

Let’s talk about the little boss first. He is in charge of us directly and is a big boss in a certain field. But what he wears is really simple and convenient. In winter, he wears a very simple jacket and short jacket. The colors are very colorful and there are basically no patterns. It looks gray and autumnal. Even when I go out to talk business with people, I still wear this outfit. Judging from his current social class, he definitely has the conditions to dress better and more decently, but he just doesn't care, so he can be simple and comfortable no matter what.

Let’s talk about our big boss, the head of the company. Our company is considered very good in the industry. The boss is often invited to participate in events, but even when attending events, the boss only wears a Uniqlo suit and a pair of jeans, which is very simple. Although he is often teased by people in the company for wearing ordinary clothes, the big boss still goes his own way.

Let’s give some examples of people that everyone knows.

First is Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. Is his social status high enough? But they dress like this

Like this

Or like this

Yes, they only wear gray T-shirts, jeans and sneakers all year round. According to Zuckerberg, he wears this to save time on clothes.

Let’s talk about Apple’s Steve Jobs. His daily standard outfit is a black pullover, jeans and sneakers, which has remained the same for many years.

A person's clothing is actually the most difficult to reflect a person's social status, because clothes can be bought with money, but temperament cannot.

That’s it for today!

Clothes are actually very material, and fashion and fashion are inseparable from material consumption. Although the fashion industry relies on designers and fashion design to focus on art every day, it can never get rid of the commercial part. People with high social class have financial resources and have more occasions where they need designer and expensive clothes. Therefore, I think "knowing people by their clothes" is not a bad habit in the fashion industry, but rather a reflection of professionalism.

So what details of “dressing” can usually tell the social class? In the article I answered a few days ago, "How to Distinguish Leaders from Ordinary Employees by Dressing in a Company," I introduced some observation methods in the workplace, but the subject of the question should refer to society and ecology in general, and is not limited to the workplace. Because there are many hidden celebrities, there is no workplace in their world. Wearing the best clothes is their lifestyle since they were born, and it is not to make you think who they are.

For example, these few are actually not very good-looking. Looking at their clothes, it seems that these clothes are nothing special in terms of style or matching. They can also be bought in China, and you can also buy them in China. You can wear them like this, but they are different. They are the two golden boys and girls of the British royal family, the two most famous princes and royal highnesses in the world. But Princess Kate’s plaid coat is of very good quality at first glance. Plaid is the most easily exposed material for inferior clothing, and the princess’s plaid is very neat. The plaid pattern on the hem and placket, including the buttons, is at the intersection of the plaid pattern. The location is very correct. For others, if you observe the length of their coats, the color of their coats, the style and tightness of their bodies, you can see that the aesthetics and lifestyle of this class are better than those of the general class. And the most important thing is aesthetics. Many people have money but wear ugly clothes. This is because they do not have enough aesthetic ability acquired from education, and aesthetic ability determines what clothes you wear and what clothes you buy.

The two black children sleeping back to back in the picture above, if they were not wearing clothes like this and were not photographed in this family environment, you would easily think of African refugees, and they are the two adopted by Madonna. African orphans. They wore printed clothing with a very ethnic home feel and warm UGG boots, and fell asleep on the large sofa. The relationship between social class, lifestyle and dressing style is self-evident.

This is another Cate Blanchett that I like very much. As one of the best actresses in the world, the clothes she wears are very ordinary. I guess your office colleagues ABC I wear it like this, but the brand I wear is Giorgio Armani. In fact, it is difficult for most people to accept Giorgio Armani's clothes, because when you go to the store, you will find that the clothes look very ordinary, the colors are very serious, and the styles are not fancy, but they are very expensive.

But why can’t your office colleague ABC wear this kind of nobility? Temperament is the first, aesthetic experience refines temperament, and temperament can be expressed through clothing. And seemingly ordinary and simple clothing, the most elegant lines need to be designed and produced. Cate Blanchett's confidence and calmness in life are all reflected in her clothes. Expressed, but usually after buying expensive clothes, many people are kidnapped by the clothes and lose themselves, and that is not a class that is truly worthy of respect and envy.

There was news a few days ago that US President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The two actually "collided ties" and both chose British twill ties with stripes diagonally to the upper right. The navy ties are exactly the same both in color and in the thickness of the stripes.

This news actually conveyed a message, that is, the clothing of each class also has certain principles and norms. The constraints of these norms caused the two of them to collide with ties. Fortunately, there were no matching shirts, only matching ties, otherwise it would have been so embarrassing.

If you want to know more about the class codes hidden in these clothes, let’s ask the famous American cultural critic Paul Fussell to tell us how to judge the social class to which they belong based on their clothes. Again, I would like to remind you that the book "Style" is about the United States. Please do not follow suit, otherwise innocent people will be harmed.

We all know that judging people by their appearance is a derogatory term. The original meaning is to judge people based on external standards such as their appearance, words and deeds. However, in the book "Style", "judging people by their appearance" is given a new responsibility and becomes a basis for judging the level of Americans' social class. Let us refer to the content in the book to see how keenly observant people can judge a person's social status at a glance.

First of all, look at the matching of clothes. The more layers of clothes a person has, the higher his social status. The color of clothes is also very particular. Navy blue is the color of the middle and upper class. Except for navy blue, the softer and darker the color, the more classy it is. Purple belongs to the poor. The texture of clothing is equally important. The higher the biological content, the higher the quality. In other words, wool, silk, cotton, linen, etc. are the fabrics commonly used in luxury clothing. They are light, soft, and comfortable. Synthetic fiber fabrics are usually used more by poor people because they are cheap and the same.

"Legibility" clothing is also a sign of poor class. What is the "legibility" of clothes? It means that there are various text or image information printed on the clothes, which is simple and easy to be recognized by people. For example, a slogan or a beer trademark. So why do the proletariat like to wear clothing with high "legibility"? The poor are well aware of their low status and feel depressed. This psychological gap is amplified and exploited by the advertising media. Therefore, the trademarks on clothes are promoted to have totem-like magic that can bring honor to the wearer. This advertising effect Prompting the poor to consume in exchange for "status" and "respect."

However, the author Fussell believes that readable markings on clothes will actually degrade a person's status. The higher the social class, the lower the "readability" of clothes, and the text will gradually disappear and be Some trademark emblems were replaced, and all disappeared at the top. Executives don't care about anyone and don't need to dress to show their status. The principle of "legibility" also applies to ties, so stripes or dots are usually chosen for the upper levels; lower-level tie patterns begin to express obvious and precise textual meanings; the further down the hierarchy, the more text there is on the tie. .

Social class is reflected in clothing, and economic conditions mainly determine life needs and scenes. To take an extreme example, poor people almost never wear formal clothes, and rich people are unlikely to wear coarse black clothes and old cotton-padded jackets.

For the poor people at the bottom who are struggling to make ends meet, the most important functions of clothes are to conceal shame and keep warm. Practicality and durability are the first pursuits. Style, lightness, and fashionability are in embarrassment. Under the economic conditions, it is not considered.

A cheap low-grade coarse cloth cotton-padded jacket may help poor people survive many winters. Since there are no convenient cleaning conditions, the cotton-padded jacket cannot be cleaned frequently, so stain-resistant black must be the first choice.

People who are financially better off, in addition to practicality and warmth, will also begin to pursue beauty. Where possible, they will buy a few more sets of clothing to replace. They also tend to choose light and thin clothing fabrics, and choose styles that fit well and highlight the figure. .

In addition to daily life, the more affluent class began to have different social activities, travel, vacations, etc. in their lives. Modern clothing has developed corresponding clothing for corresponding scenes. For example, there are corresponding formal suits for formal occasions, different levels of gorgeous dresses for banquets of different specifications, and professional clothing for different sports. The richness of life scenes has increased the demand for diversified clothing among the wealthy class.

The fabrics used in luxury clothing, such as silk, cashmere, high-count cotton, etc., are light, soft, and comfortable, but they are almost not suitable for physical work.

In winter, it is easy to see that people riding bicycles and electric scooters wrap themselves up thickly, while people who travel in cars and have air conditioning indoors wear much lighter clothes.

My name is Zhang Weilian. I have worked in the management of a luxury goods company for fifteen years and have extensive experience in the fashion field.

Why is social class often reflected in clothing?

Clothes are actually a person’s soft power language. Dressing is a person’s inner aesthetics and taste, and it is also a symbol of a person’s identity.

Clothing language is actually a label, ranging from keeping warm... to judging people by their appearance

Clothing can be divided into four types

1. Uniform (doctor) , nurses, police..., uniform is a symbol of profession).

2. Formal attire (personnel with professional expertise, such as financiers, lawyers, accountants...).

3. Fashion (this type of clothing has rich and diverse styles, and is particularly sophisticated in taste... fashion field, gold and white-collar workers)

4. Casual wear (suitable for a wide range of people, basically not intense Requirements)

The social hierarchy in ancient times was on the surface, with strict requirements on the clothing of people from all walks of life in terms of fabrics, styles and colors. Even in certain dynasties, the merchant society Their status is lower than that of prostitutes. Although some people are rich and powerful, they can only wear coarse clothes and linen. Basically, everyone can roughly judge someone else's social status and industry attributes from their clothing and accessories.

Today’s society advocates freedom and equality. There are no hard and fast rules for dressing. You can choose freely according to your own material foundation and aesthetic preferences; however, there are also some reasons due to social organizational requirements, social etiquette, and respect for others. , and there are some agreed-upon requirements and norms, industry practitioners need to dress in line with the characteristics of the industry, and the specific dress of free dress is also affected by the individual's material foundation. Although it is not particularly clear, the nature of work, income level and aesthetic characteristics of the personnel can also be observed from the details of clothing.

Maslow’s need theory is accepted by many people because it directly points out social reality and individual needs. It is undeniable that aesthetics and consumption must be based on material foundations. Only by stepping out of basic survival needs and safety needs can we have the mind and ability to consider other needs, such as gorgeous fashions, shoes and bags, jewelry, high-end cars...

When a person is wandering around the first two levels of needs, clothes are just items used to cover up shame and keep warm; when entering the third level and higher needs, everyone will use them to meet various needs. And take different measures. Everyone has a love for beauty, and a peacock will spread its tail in courtship. As an important element of a personal business card, clothing will inevitably contribute to the realization of various needs. For example, clothing that is easy to give others a good first impression, attract others, meet organizational requirements, reflect one's social status, express personality, and stand out from the crowd...

A certain clothing brand is doing a marketing activity in The Science of LifeWear Zhongfa Why do we get dressed? With this kind of question, before thinking about the question "Why is social class often reflected in clothing?", everyone might as well ask themselves "Why do we get dressed?"

Although the fashion circle shouts Clothes are an extension of a person's self, but no matter when and where, there are always people who feel that clothes are only for keeping warm, not for showing off. If they have money, they will only buy popular brands or even unknown brands; there are always people who are willing to spend money on famous brand clothes. Shoes and bags, but they have never been able to buy a house and have been renting; there are always people who are willing to pay a lump sum to buy a house or a car, and would rather save money to invest and then save money, rather than buying more beautiful clothes... There are always people who have no income but are still living there. They are wearing brand-name shoes, clothes and bags; these are difficult to judge from the clothes alone.

Throwing aside the difference in aesthetics, this is a choice of personal values ??and their freedom of choice; you can despise other people's values, you can respect other people's values, and that is also your freedom.

Of course, there are always people who want to buy beautiful clothes but are unable to do so. Now that you realize it and since you want to own it, then work hard and fight for it; there are also people who have endless clothes without working. There are endless bags of shoes. Since you have such a rich material foundation, you might as well fill your heart and make yourself a person who is both internal and external. It should be noted that there are many people lingering on the edge of survival. Compared with them, you are lucky.

In the book "Style", the author said: "Sometimes, taste is the whole display of a person's past and present life. Who you are, what kind of taste you have, you can't escape it. "Take it off, I can't explain it."

Different social classes reflect different preferences. A person's clothing also reflects his living habits and aesthetic tendencies. Therefore, we can You can judge his social status and living environment by looking at his clothes.

And all of this tells people his true social class.

In general, what are the physical signs of the upper class?

Usually, they are thin and like to wear extremely fitting, simple and elegant clothes, and use expensive but low-key shoes and bags.

After becoming a princess-to-be, Meghan, who has been a hot topic recently, has also moved towards simple, classic and conservative dressing style.

In terms of color, they all prefer low-key colors, such as navy blue, and various soft and restrained dark colors.

For example, the royal family’s favorite royal blue.

Then there are the beige and milky white ones that rich aunts like most (they are difficult to wash if they are dirty).

In terms of material selection, the higher the biological content, the higher the grade. Therefore, wool, silk, cotton and various animal furs are their first choice.

They don’t like clothes with too obvious logos, because they have enough presence and don’t need the so-called blessing of famous brands.

Women like to wear very little jewelry, especially pearl jewelry; men wear no jewelry at all (except wedding rings), wear watches, and have moderate-length hair.

In a sense, we are constantly living in our clothes.

Clothing is an expression of our personality that has not been spoken but has been understood by others.

Aesthetics are not improved in one day, but accumulated day after day.