By Meghan Caine
People have different styles and opinions on what they think looks good. There are people who think that clothing affects other’s confidence, while there are those who do not.
Senior Bailey Clark likes to show support for his favorite sports team. Photo by: Meghan Caine
Junior Chandaire Schuler said, “I think my style choices affect my self esteem. For instance, if I take time to pick out a nice outfit one day, I find that I’m usually see myself in a better way.” Schuler said different types of clothing makes her more confident and makes her feel better “because I usually receive compliments on my outfits.” Schuler would describe her style as “some days I dress to provide myself comfort, and some days I dress nicer or preppier when I either have plans or want to redeem myself from the lazy day before.” Schuler said, “Society does affect the way I dress. I like to keep up with in style patterns and items that I see in magazines or on other people wearing outfits I like!” Freshman Samantha Payne said that society does affect her style but “not consciously. Society [affects] what is in style and what isn’t. I am less likely to wear something comfy to school because I feel under-dressed compared to my fellow students.” Not all people believe that clothing affects their self esteem. Freshman Tyanna Nicklessaid, “I don’t see my clothes as a distraction.” She said that “other people’s clothing doesn’t really affect me.”
There are students at PHS who have different styles including these boys. Photo by: Meghan Caine
Freshman Jaquelyn Peynado said, “style choices do affect my self esteem. If you are wearing the latest fashion you will feel better about yourself because you feel like you ‘fit in.’” Peynado said other people’s clothing affects her “because if I see a new style or brand of clothing on them and like it, I most likely will buy the same thing.” She said that clothing “most definitely makes you feel a different way based off of your outfit. If you wear sweats you most likely are going to be more sluggish but if you get up and put on a nice dress you are going to feel good all day because you look good. You took the time to try to look nice and you are proud.” Sophomore Kennedy Snyder also believes that “your style choice greatly affects your self esteem and how you feel about yourself. If you are in something you like it will boost your confidence and you will feel more comfortable.” Junior Matthew Reed said, “It [clothing is] for warmth and protection. Why would it have any other impact on me?”
People have a different outlook on how they feel when they wear different things. The clothing that one wears can raise or lower his or her self esteem; although people might agree, others do not.