The term “wear” in literature possesses a rich semantic range that extends from the literal donning of garments to metaphorical implications of decay and transformation. In its most straightforward use, authors employ “wear” to describe the act of dressing, whether it’s choosing an outfit for a significant occasion or adhering to cultural dress codes, as noted in discussions of commencement attire [1] or the constraints of social uniformity [2][3]. At the same time, “wear” carries connotations of deterioration or gradual change—a theme explored when characters express an inability to sustain something, whether a garment that no longer fits or even the metaphorical wearing out of one’s spirit [4][5][6]. This versatility enables writers to evoke both the physical and emotional landscapes of their narratives, using “wear” as a bridge between external appearance and internal experience [7][8].