What does the TPO principle mean?

TPO principle is one of the basic principles of dress etiquette. "tpo" principle, that is, dress should consider time, place and object. The letters T, P and O are abbreviations of English words: time, place and purpose.

It means that when people choose clothes and consider their specific styles, they should first consider the time, place and purpose, and strive to make their clothes and their specific styles coordinate with the time, place and purpose of clothes, so as to be more harmonious and compatible.

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Principle:

First, the principle of time?

It covers three time periods every day, including spring, summer, autumn and winter, as well as different time periods and times. To "change clothes at any time", we must first be fashionable, secondly adapt to the changes of seasons (color, style and thickness), and finally obey the changes of day and night (don't walk the dog in pajamas)

Second, the principle of site selection?

Also known as the environmental principle. Mainly refers to the choice of clothing according to the change of environment. Gorgeous high-end hotels, suits and ties are well matched, the grassy playground is not harmonious, and slippers can't enter the office building.

Third, the principle of making use of the situation.

The information content contained in clothing must be consistent with the atmosphere of a specific social occasion. Including: weddings, funerals, dances, business activities, etc.

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