Social and Psychological Aspects
Authors: Julie Rubinger (Ryerson University) , Sandra Tullio-Pow (Ryerson University)
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).