Abstract
This study determined the factors influencing clothing selection practices
of students in tertiary institutions in Lagos state. The population for the
study consisted of one hundred and ninety-nine Home Economics
Students. The entire population was used for the study since it was a
manageable size. A Validated Questionnaire was used for data collection.
Data was analyzed using mean. Findings revealed the clothes commonly
worn by students in tertiary institutions are stimulating dresses. Also
students’ clothing selection practices are influenced by psychological,
financial, religious and cultural factors which are determined by the
students’ values. It was recommended among others that there should be
seminars on individuals’ values and their impact on the society.