The article in which Dillion read on brand names and how they can lead to stereotypes is something that has grown into a larger issue. I believe that many people do stereotype people depending on how they dress, and the name brands on those clothes. What is it about a logo on a shirt that determines how popular a person is? A vast majority of it is because the way you dress can illustrate an individual's status. Someone who is considered to be "wealthy" would most likely not be wearing clothes from Walmart, instead they would want to make it known that they have money by wearing designer names. This article can related back to the movie, the Overspent American, because this subject is related to the "keeping up with the Jones" era.
On the other hand, there are some individuals that are devoted to saving money, and would never bother wasting their money on brand name clothes when they could purchase nearly the same article of clothing from Target or Walmart, without the logo. In the end, the individual saving their money and buying satisfactory clothes, is going to be better off in the long run. I think it is about time people get away from the idea of brand names demonstrating status' and worry more about saving money and being able to buy everyday needs.
If you were considered to be a "wealthy" individual, would you buy all brand name clothes, or would you choose to shop at stores like Walmart, Target, Forever 21 etc as well?
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