Does "the clothes make the man"?

This is an interesting question. Obviously the answer should be NO. People are more than what they wear and what they look like. Just because someone wears "in" clothing like Lululemon and Abercormbie doesn't make them a cool or nice person. Also just because someone doesn't wear these brands doesn't make them uncool or a nerd. Someone should be judged by their so-called "inner beauty" and their actions v.s what they wear. Clothing also can show a bit of your own personality and emotion. For example, I'm more sporty and environmental so I wear T-shirts and jeans and I'm NOT into fashion v.s people who always follow trends and wear jewelry. We may have both good qualities but dressed differently so we shouldn't be judged on that.

However in today's society, The Media wants you to believe that you're a better person or more successful if you wear certain brands or items. There's a lot of pressure to look a certain way when you're applying for a job, especially when there's a lot of competition. For example, the guy who comes to an interview dressed nicely in a suit and tie v.s a guy who comes dressed in dirty jeans and T-shirt may be more likely to get the job even though both of them might be qualified for it. Therefore my answer to this question is YES and NO depending how you look on it.