*ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - In these pictures you will find that the tradition of the Tibetan people are to dress in very heavy, layered clothing based on their of way living and protection. Because they live in harsh terrain and snowy mountains, they are forced to dress in such a way. This dated back in the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and upheld the traditional way of dress from their ancestors. However, they have developed their own sense of fashion by way of adding special hand beading and layers of accessories - bracelets, necklaces, earrings, belts wraps, etc.
http://www.snowlandcraft.com/images/national_costume_design/big/ngari_traditional_dress.gif
http://viaterra.net/photos/china/tibet-ladiesb2.jpg
*DECORATION - Here you will find images of tattoos that can be considered as "decorations" for the human body. An individual with tattoos can identify themselves through this type of art, or can give them a sense of belonging to a group. Others are simply inspired by way of seeing it on celebrities and may have the desire to do the same. (
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2007/09/25/lower-back-tattoos_1822.jpg
http://isiria.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/tattooconventionberlin2007.jpg
*GENDER DIFFERENTIATION - This picture taken from gossip girl advertisement shows gender differentiation in the way the uniforms were design for male and female. http://media.photobucket.com/image/school%20uniform%20gossip%20girl/vlengel555/gossip-girl19.jpg
*GROUP MEMBERSHIP - This image represents a particular culture/group known as "rock-a-billy". In this sexy form of fashion, the women can also be referred to as "pin-up" girls - hair is usually in up-do's, red dark lipstick, 50's inpsired fashion, form-fitting clothing, jeans, plaid, etc. Men usually dress in "billy dean-bad country boy" type of look - folded jeans at the bottom hem, black or white t-shirts with rolled up sleeves, elvis-inspired hairdo, etc. ladieslotto.blogspot.com/2008/01/love-song-ex...
*CEREMONIAL - These images represent a traditional filipino dress known as a "barong tagalog" that is normally worn for weddings or special occasions. It is natural pina-organza fabric (fibers from the pineapple) that was originally worn by the villagers in the philippines. This was a way for them to make their clothing because they couldnt afford to buy clothes, they were forced to make them. Hence, the tradition and look carried one generation to another. For women, it is also referred to as a "filipiniana gown". Some are designed with butterfly sleeves.
http://www.filipinasoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/quentin-tarantino-barong-tagalog.jpg
www.barongsrus.com/.../c24_32/index.html
*SEXUAL ENHANCEMENT - Heels can be considered as a sexual enhancement because no matter what a person wears with heels - it enhances their look and adds sex appeal. Whether you are in jeans, pj's, or running a race (see attched), once you add heels to any of your outfits, it makes you look taller, sexier, arches your back, hence you making you FEEL sexier, taller, and empowered!http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/05_03/GwynAdHeelsGOFF_468x363.jpg
http://english.people.com.cn/200607/10/images/heel1.jpg
http://internetservices.readingeagle.com/blog/cities/high%20heels.jpg
