Clothes Make Dad: Stories for Father's Day

Clothes Make Dad: Stories for Father's Day

Clothes make the man. This wisdom has shaped humanity for centuries. Isn't this even more true on Father's Day, when the male parent is in particular focus? In addition to a handcart tour, a barbecue together or a hike, partner outfits are also very popular. There has never been a lack of extraordinary ideas for this extraordinary day between father and child.

But who actually knows where the well-known saying “clothes make the man” comes from? This string of letters is on the tip of everyone's tongue, and yet the origin is not really popular. Let's get to the bottom of this.

The poor apprentice tailor's wardrobe

It's more of a superficial picture that “clothes make the man”. And Father's Day in particular is more about inner connection and doing something really meaningful. Nevertheless, from the story of the same name by author Gottfried Keller you can see the power that lies in a person's outfit. Centuries ago, the Swiss wrote about a poor apprentice tailor who was elegantly dressed from head to toe. His looks alone made people think he was a count. He knew how to cleverly exploit this situation until the deception was exposed at some point. In a rather unknown tradition of this story there are also colorful socks Part of this illusion. Even if for a questionable purpose, this story shows what a person's external appearance can influence.

Scientific excursion about fathers and their socks

Clothing represents individuality and you could also say: socks make fathers. But why is that the case? It is proven by a scientific article in the “Journal of Consumer Research” from 2014 that non-conformity to normative dress codes has positive effects. Accordingly, the majority associate higher status and competence, e.g. with colorful socks in different patterns. In relation to Father's Day, one might now ask: "Which dad doesn't strive for recognition?" There are now many brands in the fashion world that have taken advantage of exactly this. They intentionally suggest that you should wear different shoes, socks, or whatever. Socks actually make fathers!

Exceptional clothing not just on Father's Day

Some people may think that as family relationships change, the role of the father is being challenged in many ways. Because men are no longer as career-centered as they used to be and focus more on their own family. Man is woman and woman is man. Modern parents share all sorts of tasks. These traditional role models are also evolving in other areas. Nobody can just put a black and white sock drawer in them anymore. Therefore, especially on Father's Day, it is important to find a great partner outfit that connects father and child together. Maybe it even reflects a shared hobby, like playing soccer, hiking or cooking. The main thing is that valuable memories from Father's Day remain!