Advantage Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“We can form no idea of the millions of pounds that are spent every year in the making of dress in the West. The dress-making business has become a regular science. What colour of dress will suit with the complexion of the girl and the colour of her hair, what special feature of her body should be disguised, and what displayed to the best advantage-these and many other like important points, the dressmakers have seriously to consider. Again, the dress that ladies of very high position wear, others have to wear also, otherwise they lose their caste! This is FASHION.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Philosophy of Fashion, 1905
Fashion dictates social status, influencing personal appearance to conform to cultural expectations.
In simple terms: Clothes signal social rank.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of fashion’s social impact.
Themes
society
identity
conformity
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- formal events
- career interviews
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
cultural norms
status symbols
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fashion shape personal identity?
- When is it appropriate to challenge dress norms?
A Different Perspective
Blindly following trends can suppress individuality.
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