Through the media there are millions of commercials to portray what everyone should look like or want to look like. People are judged for what they wear and it symbolizes their income and social status. Those who can not afford to meet these standards are at a disadvantage. Throughout the article of Conspicuous Consumption it is stated that it is a major aspect of societies in America to purchase more. Someone establishes their identity by what they purchase like certain clothes that they wear.
Every class seems to purchase more to fit in socially or mentally.
Conspicuous consumption is seen everywhere like in my high school and throughout society. This issue is a great problem because it is not about what people need but what they want just to fit in or have superior social standings. When I go shopping I do not buy clothes just for the brand name. To me it does not matter what you wear it is what is inside that counts. Therefore, many times one s social status is linked to the extent to which that individual can afford to spend.