All of us are dressed. But how frequently do we stop to consider the significance of our clothing in our lives? What irrational thoughts do we display when we get dressed each day? Can one put a winter coat of memories, meaning, and concepts on them? Shahidha Bari is interested in these issues as she investigates the covert language of our clothing. Dressed explores the subterranean influence of clothing on our culture and daily lives while straddling the fields of literature, the arts, cinema, and philosophy. Each piece of clothing reveals a different conundrum, from the ravages of violence and ageing to our desire for freedom, love, and privacy, from the exploitation of women to the crisis of masculinity. The narrative of who we are falls apart piece by piece.