Clothing Related Issues among Female Undergraduates: A Case Study of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State

This study focused on clothing related issues among female undergraduates in
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN. Specifically, the study determined the
clothing goals, preferences, problems and ways of solving clothing related
problems of female undergraduate students of UNN. Study population comprised
2,966 regular female undergraduates. Questionnaire was used for data collection.
Data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Nine clothing goals of the
female undergraduates were identified including to dress; understated in fitted
tailored garments (94.5%), for investment (62.5%), informal in more relaxed
clothes with roomy fit and layered look (77.5.%), in soft textured garments for soft
appearance (92.5%), in floral for soft appearance and in frilled fabrics (53.0%), to
show individuality (76.0%) show self expression (52.0%), to seek attention (71.0%)
in uncommon fashion (76.05). Preferences for fabric types were natural fibres
(86.0%), solid patterns (59.0%), neutrals (82.0%). Jewelry accessories mostly
preferred were diamond pearl (60,5%). Ribbons, pocket squares, lace, scarves
(60.5%) and variety from several areas (59.5%). Nine clothing related problems and
eight ways of minimizing the problems were identified. There is need for more
education on clothing functions, relationship between clothing goals and
preferences and their implications on personality of the female students.