Build Your WardrobeFASHION STRATEGIES

The 8 basic pieces

1. Long sleeve T-shirt

2. Short sleeve T-shirt

3. Tank top

4. Button down shirt (tailored)

5. Jeans

6. Dress pants

7. Light weight cardigan

8. Little black dress

Have these key pieces in your closet and create more than two dozen new outfits.

Remember… Choose classic styles Buy well made to last

Cost per wear Make sure they fit! – get altered if necessary Consider your lifestyle and adapt the

recommendations if needed Take inventory – know what you need before

you shop!

The trendy additionsAdd these 6 pieces current in style and patterns, colorful, fun, fad to mix & match.

A. Woven shirt

B. Skirt

C. Patterned jeans

D. Dressy jacket

E. Casual jacket

F. Patterned scarf

4 76

Accessories:• Leather belt• Wedge shoes

4DC

Accessories:• Wedge Shoes

A7F6

Accessories:• Ballet

Flats

E1A

Accessories:• Ballet Flats

8F

Accessories• heels

F

2

B

7

Accessories• Lace up bucks

D2F5

Accessories• Wedge shoes

F2C5

Accessories• Lace up bucks• Leather belt

4B

Accessories• Heels• Leather belt

2C

Accessories• Wedge shoes

48

Accessories• flats

24B

Accessories• Wedge shoes

EC

Accessories• Lace up bucks

F18

Accessories• flats

2F5

Accessories• heels

416

Accessories• Lace up bucks

D2B

Accessories• Wedge shoes• Bow belt

4F6

Accessories• heels

DF26

Accessories• Wedge shoes

1C

Accessories• Lace up bucks

E25

Accessories• Wedge shoes• Leather belt

2B

Accessories• Flats• Leather belt

4FB

Accessories• Heels• Leather belt

D25

Accessories• Lace up bucks

The assignment Create a PowerPoint presentation, Presentation Board, or picture

portfolio

Use 8 basic pieces and trendy additions

Take into consideration Your personal style

Pieces you already have in your wardrobe

Your wardrobe needs

Show the individual garments

Show a minimum of 20 fashion combinations

Be creative!

Resources

MSN Lifestyle, “Remix Your Closet”, April 29, 2013 http://lifestyle.ca.msn.com/beauty-fashion/fashion/remix-your-closet-2#scpshrjmg