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clothingClothing in America used to follow British and French fashion, imitating the trendy designers located an ocean away. However, since the 20 th century, Americans have developed a unique sense of style and spawned their own line up of imitators in every corner of the globe. Like the casual contemporary Americans who design them, clothes from the U.S. creatively reflect the distinctively American lifestyle stereotyped around the world. American design tends toward simplicity and confidence and it extends beyond clothing to accessories, health, skin care and fitness. So many outside events and trends influence fashion, including psychology, media, family values, mass production, technology and social class. Fashion in the U.S. holds a direct link to American identity and experience. You will probably discover that very few occasions in the U.S. require a specific style of clothing. Most Americans dress to their own level of comfort and style. You could attend the symphony and find patrons dressed in a wide variety of clothing styles that range from tuxedos and evening gowns to jeans and tennis shoes. Many businesses in America have gone to a “business casual” style that does not require jackets, ties and suits, but simply requires a neat, professional look without the formality. A “black tie” event does still require formal evening attire; a dinner jacket with matching trousers and a tie for the men (often a tuxedo), and a cocktail dress or evening gown for the women. Most people still dress up smartly for a wedding or funeral, but even many churches have resorted to a more casual style of dress for Sunday worship services. | 
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