Possible Meanings Of Apparel In Dreams
Dreaming of Apparel may carry themes similar to Clothing.
To dream of your clothes is symbolic of your public self and how you are perceived. It is indicative of the act you put on in front of others. Clothes are also an indication of your condition and status in life. Thus, if you wear clothes that do not suit you or that you normally would not wear, then it may suggest that you are putting up a front and trying to deceive others. Something in your life is "unsuitable". It may be a symbol of hypocrisy and being someone that you are not. Alternatively, it could also mean that you are revealing a hidden part of yourself to the world.
To dream that your clothes are soiled and you are trying to clean them may signify your attempts to change something about your character. You may need to change your old habits and old ways of thinking.
To dream that you are wearing brand new clothes may signify new attitudes and a new persona. You are finding a different way of expressing yourself. If the price tags are still attached to the clothes, then it may suggest that you are trying too hard to adapt to this new attitude. Perhaps it is not who you really are and you are not quite fitting in.
To dream that you are constantly changing your clothes can represent the need for change and your need to fit into a new situation or role. You need to establish a new self-image.
To dream that your clothes fit too tightly denote that you feel restricted in some way. You may feel constrained in a relationship or held back at work.
To dream that your clothes fit too loosely or is oversized implies that you are feeling inadequate. You may also be suffering from low self esteem. In a way, you are trying to hide from the world.
If you are wearing inappropriate clothes for a situation, then it means that you are unprepared for the task at hand.
To dream that your clothing is torn or ripped can indicate that there are some flaws in your thinking or thought process. Your logic is not making sense. You need to alter your reasoning and make a stronger argument.
To dream that you are shopping for or buying clothes can represent your anxieties about trying to fit in or being "well-suited" for your changing role.
If you dream of receiving clothing or of someone giving you clothing means that you are trying to fit the image of what someone wants you to be. To dreamthat all your clothes in the closet are white may suggest that you need to lighten up. You may have recently been feeling a little depressed. Perhaps you are going through some crisis. It is time to move on. and change your attitude. You need to better get a grip of your inner emotions.
To dream that you are wearing only black clothes refer to your desires to blend in. You may be representing your shadow persona and expressing your subconscious thoughts.
If you normally wear black clothes in your waking life, then the dream may simply be a reflection of yourself.
To dream that your clothes are worn inside out can represent your non-conformist attitude. You like to go against what everybody else says.
If you turn your clothes inside out in your dream, then it may suggest that you are trying to protect yourself against something. You don't want to get hurt.
To dream that every one else is wearing the exact same clothes except for you implies that you are feeling like an outsider in some situation. You feel that others are against you or that you are standing out of a crowd in a negative way. Alternatively, the dream means that you are the voice of dissension and are going against the popular opinion.
Dreaming that you are pulling clothes out of a lake or river can symbolize cleansing of past sins. It may also mean that you are shedding your old identity.
Other Ways To Understand Apparel
As a threshold symbol, the image of Apparel may mark a transition: something is beginning, ending, or changing form before its direction is fully clear. In spiritual or contemplative traditions, the image of Apparel may point toward refuge, conscience, guidance, initiation, or a desire to reconnect with what feels sacred. Also consider the symbol’s condition, color, number, location, and your actions toward it; these details can reverse or refine the emphasis.
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