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Social and Psychological Aspects

Uncloaking the Anxiety behind Professional Dress

Authors
  • Julie Rubinger (Ryerson University)
  • Sandra Tullio-Pow (Ryerson University)

Abstract

Achieving a university education is one of life’s greatest milestones, with degree requirements complete; students expect their stress will subside. However, transitioning from student life to career track entails negotiating a whole new set of different stressful conditions. This research provides essential insights into the lived experience of preparing to dress for professional workplaces, wardrobe decision-making, predominant stressors, and how this translates women’s identities.

Keywords: social identity theory, Clothing, professional, recent graduates

How to Cite:

Rubinger, J. & Tullio-Pow, S., (2013) “Uncloaking the Anxiety behind Professional Dress”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 70(1).

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Published on
2013-01-01

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0