Income The amount of money available also affects the selection of clothing. This is reflected not only in the initial cost while purchasing it, but also in its use for varied purposes, durability, and care and maintenance requirements. The number of children in a family, their age gaps and gender may also affect the final choice. Families of high-income group often have greater variety in clothing, specially with reference to special occasions.
In families with modest or low income, the clothes of older siblings are recycled and worn by younger ones to economise on the expenditure on clothes. One reason why schools prescribe a uniform dress for children is to de- emphasise the socio-economic differences among students.