Anthropology of Dress

The Anthropology of Dress studies how clothing and adornment reflect cultural identities, social roles, and individual expressions across different societies. It explores how what people wear is influenced by tradition, environment, and social norms, revealing insights into values, beliefs, and power dynamics. By analyzing dress, anthropologists understand how humans use clothing to communicate, establish group membership, and navigate social structures. This field offers a deeper appreciation of clothing as more than functionality, recognizing it as a meaningful symbol embedded in cultural life.