YOUR MOTIVE BEHIND THE OUTFIT

Every action you take in life is driven by a hidden motive. The product you purchase, the places you go, the activities you engage in, your career choice and virtually everything you decide to do which includes the clothes you put on is driven by a motive.

So, what's the definition of motive?

It is simply something (such as a need or desire that causes a person to act. It is some inner drive, impulse, intention that causes a person to do something or act in a certain goal. It is the WHY you do something.

In today's article, we'll be looking at your motive behind the outfit. The WHY you choose and put on the clothes you use.

Different people have different purposes for their outfits. Some wear to impress, some to look good, some to attract attention and admiration from others, some to seduce, some just to cover their nakedness. However, whichever reason you put on outfits determines the kind of clothes you choose to put on.

Here are the few main purposes of clothing everyone should know.

📌 PROTECTION

This is the core reason for clothing. It's primary purpose is to protect your skin and body from environment and biotic factors like insects, germs etc. It also protects you from weather– heat, dust, rain and cold.

📌 ADORNMENT 

Many folks out there dress for this purpose, just to look fancy and attractive. These kind of people decorates themselves with various colors and style and they are highly fashionable.

📌 STATUS

Clothes are important factors which represents the status you occupy as an individual. Say a king for example, he owns a particular outfit like excellently made robes and is known for it. Officials wear official clothes like suits and corporate dresses.

📌 MODESTY

Modesty is what people may feel is the proper way for clothing to cover the body depending on people's perspective about modesty.

In the above listed purposes for dressing, it is evident that we should put on outfits mainly for those reasons.

Your motive of your outfit on daily basis should be centered on these four main reasons.

However, the three ulterior motives people put on clothes you should avoid are;

To impress

To oppress and

To seduce.

You put on your newest dress probably a designers which cost thousands, you step out to work, school, church or any event and all that's in your mind as you step out with that dress is to impress probably a friend or to oppress someone you feel you're competing with. That is a pervertion of the main reason to put on outfits. What's your gain? What do you profit from intimidating others by your clothing. For me, that's immaturity and insecurity.

Dressing to seduce is the worst of it. You do this probably to show off your cleavages, thighs and parts of your body that should be private or to attract lustful eyes. When you do this, you only give outsiders a peep show. Those private parts of your body are called private parts for a reason. It should be PRIVATE. Its just for you or you and your spouse alone if married.

Dress for the right reasons. Never allow your mind be wrapped around the above mentioned ulterior motive for your outfits.

Don't indirectly intimidate others with your dressing. I'm not saying you shouldn't dress nicely and elegantly but ensure your motives aren't perverted.

I personally love dressing nicely because of the feeling that comes with it. It makes me feel good about myself and very comfortable. It kind of boost my self-esteem too. You can dress for those reasons too.

Look good in a modest way. 

Dress in a way that's not just pleasant to the eyes but leaves a good impression about you. Yes, the heart matters but your outward appearance is what people see first. Your dressing is your first language, so it deserves attention and nice coordination with the right motive.

Also do well to be selective with the clothes you purchase to wear.

I hope this article enlightened you in some way.

Stay blessed.