One of the first things we notice about a person is the clothing he or she is wearing. If we want to get to know another person or culture we need to look at clothing as a cultural product and explore all its nuances. Many of the same clothes that are “in” in the US are also popular in Spain such as T-shirts and jeans. However even though the casual look is acceptable, sloppiness is frowned upon. Generally shorts, other than for children, are considered improper anywhere except the beach or a resort. In addition, traditional dress varies by region and is worn during special festivities throughout Spain. In this Unit, students will be able to shop for clothing, inquiring with sales associates about items, prices, and purchasing. They will share opinions about clothing, and understand advertising (print, web, radio, tv). In addition they will understand how culture influences fashion trends for example by looking at trends in the target country and our own. They will also be introduced to traditional clothing according to region of Spain. Finally they will understand the fluidity of the definition of style which can vary by culture, ethnicity, background or life objectives of a person.