Judging people based on what they wear?

[Allbutanillusion]

This is a straight forward question. Do you find yourself judging people based upon what they wear? If so ..,WHY? What is the general consensus here among the member's of this community towards type of behavior / thinking. Do you agree or disagree? Do you find yourself engaging in judging people based upon what they wear?

[Lost in the Echo]

Yeah, sometimes I do.
If someone wears a fancy suit or tuxedo, or some shit like that, I assume they're wealthy.
If someone wears casual clothing, I assume they're middle-class.
If they wear worn out clothes, with holes, I assume they're poor.
I don't know why I make those assumptions though, I just do. :P
I don't really make assumptions on someone's behavior/attitude, personality, etc., based on their clothing. The only assumptions I make are stated above.

But, although I do make assumptions, based on someone's clothes, I don't judge them. I'm not a smug prick.

[AbbaZabba]

Honestly, I don't judge people. I have made comments about what I've seen people wear, such as it looks horrible, I wouldn't wear that, it looks stupid, I like that....those type of comments. But I would talk to them in a heartbeat and it would not change my views on their personally. I believe in each his own, so I really don't care what people want to wear.

[Snookers]

I think that the way somebody dresses can be a clue about their personality. Having expensive clothes doesn't mean anything. You can wear Gucci or Prada, but still look like shit, because the pieces of clothing you're wearing don't go with each other, or just simply don't match your body type. The secret is to wear appropriate clothes, that look good on you and that put you in a good light. When I see a well dressed person I immediately assume that he/she has taste and cares about how he/she looks like.

[MrDaniel2K13]

It doesn't matter what other people wear in my opinion

[TinyDancer]

Sure. It's a first impression. If we decide to move beyond that first impression defines us as much as the person making the impression. So maybe the guy looks like a bum. Let's see if he can kick my butt on play station.

[PinkFloyd]

I find my self making little mental notes about people that wear clothes that make them look way out of place. Like if I saw someone at a wedding wearing a tank top and ripped jeans, I'd probably think they are dumb for wearing that. I don't make assumptions about people on a day-to-day basis though; only at times when it is really, really noticable.

[Kriss41]

I don't personally. I shouldn't judge- I'm a little weird myself. I can't expect people to love me and love my clothes, and they can't expect my love of them or their clothes. But as far as judging... No. It's not my thing.

[Faolan]

I must say, I consider myself a pretty non-biased person. But if I'm having a conversation with someone whose wearing a button down shirt with khakis, I'll be more likely to take them seriously than if he or she was wearing a hoodie and low riding with a beanie on (just an example).

[Atonement]

I think we can probably draw two lines of "judgment" in this conversation.

1. You make assumptions based on what they person is wearing. For example, as Bo said, if they're wearing a tux or a gown, you assume they have some considerable money. If they're dirty, in loose, worn clothes, you may assume they're poor. If they have a lot of make up on you may assume they're insecure or if they do they're hair in a certain way, you make an assumption that they have a particular trait.

2. You judge people based on what they wear. By this, I mean that you look at a person and assign them a value, judge their worth, and consider if they're worth your time. You see someone with a large black metal band shirt and ripped baggy jeans. You wear nice A&F shirts with dark wash jeans. You may make the assumption that the other person is a trouble-maker, lazy, or uneducated. Is there any real reason why? No. You just form opinions based on what you assume to be true based on past experiences.

The difference between the two types of judgment is that one judges that someone is a certain quality and the other judges the value of the person.

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For myself, I definitely use the first category all the time and I feel confident to say everyone does. We all have experiences that affect how we look at people in the present. We build niches in our head about how people are based on their appearance. We just do. However, I also use the second category too. It's something I'm aware of and try to avoid doing, but I do it on occasion without really thinking about it.

[Jess]

Definitely not. But I'd rather not you wear something that ..um shows a bit too much....

[Naue]

Sometimes, but often I see past it.

For example, someone from a poorer background might GENERALLY not wear as up to the minute clothing from higher end stores. I don't judge if people wear odd things either, if they aren't at the age where they would be buying for themselves.

It says little about a person at a young age, but I'd say when someone is old enough to be able to look after themselves then at the least I'd hope that someone would make sure that they are wearing fitting clothes and what not

[Anonimi]

if someone wears alot of brands, and dresses very carefully, i mostly think he/she is very scared of people thinking bad of them, but the opposite, very messy people, i often think that they are very asocial, but i guess everybody does that.

[AJJ1]

thats jus silly

[maxx14]

sometimes, but i just think once about it, don't really dive into it

[Tinker]

I don't judge on looks or what people wear.

[Cicero]

Yeah, sometimes I do.
If someone wears a fancy suit or tuxedo, or some shit like that, I assume they're wealthy.
If someone wears casual clothing, I assume they're middle-class.
If they wear worn out clothes, with holes, I assume they're poor.
I don't know why I make those assumptions though, I just do. :P
I don't really make assumptions on someone's behavior/attitude, personality, etc., based on their clothing. The only assumptions I make are stated above.

But, although I do make assumptions, based on someone's clothes, I don't judge them. I'm not a smug prick.

I'm poor!? :eek:

My jeans have holes in them :P
Op:
I always judge people. I'm very judgmental.

[CastigateMe]

Sometimes, I catch myself doing it, and I blush and mentally apologize.
Usually, it is in situations where I have been caught off guard by something someone was wearing.
For example, going to a debate tournament where it is a more business-casual environment and seeing someone in fishnet tights and a too-short dress. ( I did like her dress, but there is a time and a place, and there WAS a dress code stated )

[JoeHillsTSD]

Yeah, I do it a lot. Its not like a mean to, it's just a habit I developed. But it's something everyone does, whether you want to believe it or not. Truthfully, if someone came up to you on the street with dirty clothes with holes in them and was falling apart, I can bet that everyone here would make some sort of initial opinion about the person before they engage them in conversation. Not purposeful, maybe, but subconsciously and doesn't mean anything bad.

It's said that we do thing like this, classifying and categorizing things and people and places, in order to make the world a safer place for ourselves. It helps us feel more secure in life. It's a human trait.

[teen.jpg]

I try not to, but it's impossible to completely avoid doing so.

[Danny Phantom]

Yeah I kind if do.
Like if someone is dressed really ghetto for example (like a lot of kids in my new neighborhood do) I tend to stay away from them.

[louis.uk]

I dont normally but it forms an impression but i like to see what people are like and how they act towards me and other people

[PinkFloyd]

It depends. If I see say a guy in a white robe with a cone hat with the Ku Klux Klan logo on it, you can bet I'm gonna be disgusted by him. But no, if I see someone wearing something irregular, I really don't think of them as weird.

[Purplebunny]

I never judge somebody in a negative way, because I hate it when people do the same to me.

[Jay_Swagg_LOL]

I agree with shy. I kinda find it hard to avoid it. When I judge people for it it is at certain times. Like if your at a job interview you don't wanna look like you just came off the streets. I judge at occasion. Going to a party, dress casually not like a clown.

[HundredDollars]

I don't think you can stop yourself from judging someone on what they wear, although I know you shouldn't. but if you see someone wearing particular clothes you may make assumptions about them, It wouldn't stop me from talking to them though and getting to know their personality.

[ollyollyoxenfree]

I do judge people on what they wear. They leave the house knowing that the first thing people will see is what they wear, if they choose to dress in a way which is unbecoming of their character then they accepted that when they left the house dressed as they did. I take the time to be respectively presentable and am okay to be judged on what I wear. It's a harsh reality that people do not notice personality first. I agree with it, if someone appears respectable I will respect them more.