clothing that suits you. describe your most recent purchase of clothing
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• Have you ever seen an article of clothing advertized and thought it would be perfect for you only to go to the store and try it on and be disappointed?
Planning Your Wardrobe
• What can you tell by the clothes people wear?
• Clothing conveys many messages:– Self-esteem– Budget– Age– Perception of your appearance– Needs and wants– Interests
Taking Inventory
• The best way to begin planning your wardrobe is to take a look at what you already have.
• This list will help you decide what clothing you need to fill the gaps in your wardrobe.
• Sort by groups:– Clothing you like and wear regularly– Clothing you don’t want– Clothing you’re undecided about
• Check the undecided pile of clothing again.– What would it take for you to wear this
clothing?– Does it suit your personality?
• If you are not going to use the garment, plan to donate it or give it to someone who will use it.
Planning New Purchases
• Look over your inventory and see if you are missing any articles you need.
• Keep the following tips in mind:– Needs and wants- remember needs come
before wants and they change with age– Budget-consider cost-per-wearing, include
cleaning costs, how much to you have to spend?
– Versatility-shop for separates and select colors that go with clothing you already own.
• Fashion-be aware of advertising, fashion and fads that can influence your purchases.– Fashion-what is currently popular– Fads-fashions that last only a short time– Classics-traditional styles that last a long time
• Accessories-small items of clothing that complete an outfit and update your wardrobe:– Belts– Ties– Jewelry
How to Individualize your Clothing
• Consider:– Body shape– Texture and color hair– Complexion characteristics
Outfits for Apple Body Shapes
• Inverted triangle or apple shaped women can showcase great legs and create an attractive silhouette by creating balance between a larger bust and shoulders and thinner legs. Clothing combinations that can work well for this body type include:
• Short skirts paired with slimming tunic tops • V-neck tops worn with boot cut or slightly flared mid-rise jeans • Blouses with a slightly nipped waist with flared skirts • One button jackets with an above-the waist stance with wide leg
trousers • A-line solid color dresses • Dark and solid colors for tops work great for apple shapes because
they create a more balanced appearance with their slimmer legs.
Clothing for pear shape should balance out heavier legs and hip areas with a
slimmer top half.• Do this with clothing choices such as: • Just-below-the-knee length plain colored skirts with
patterned blouses • Boot cut jeans paired with boat neck or scoop neck tops • A-line skirts with three-quarter sleeve wrap blouses • Straight leg trousers with jackets that hit slightly above
the hip • Wrap dresses in simple prints or solids • Pear body types can usually opt for darker colored
bottoms and have fun exploring lots of print and design in terms of tops to create a proportionate appearance and draw eyes
Straight body shape• Ladies with rectangular or ruler shaped bodies are considered lucky by
many because they are often slender in build. The challenge for this body type is typically that women want to appear more curvy and feminine. Clothing options for straight body shapes to create curves include:
• Pencil skirts paired with belted jackets • Blouses with ruching or other dimensional details with flare leg jeans • Cap neck or polo shirts worn with modern boot cut trousers or jeans • Dresses with a fitted bodice or nipped waist and full skirt • Layered ensembles • Rectangle body shapes can also wear item like shift dresses that can be
constricting to curvier figures. Contrasting styles, such as bulky sweaters and slim jeans, can also work to break up the vertical lines of a ruler shaped figure.
Choosing Clothing for Hourglass Figures
• With a defined waist and feminine curves, the hour glass figure fits many styles of clothing without trouble. To show off a classic hourglass, consider the following clothing choices:
• Flared jeans with scoop neck tees • Three-quarter length slitted skirts with v-neck
wrap blouses • Nipped waist jackets worn with straight leg
trousers • Halter style or classic Rockabilly dresses
Elements of Design•Line
•Vertical•horizontal
•Shape•Round•Square•Tubular
•Pattern•Subtle•Bold
•Texture•Smooth•Bulky•Shiny
Color • Warm • Cool
Elements of Design
• Line (silhouette)
• Shape ( form created when lines are combined) sleeves, cuffs, pockets, pant legs
Line
• Vertical lines can make the body seem taller
Lines
• Horizontal lines Can make you seem broader
Round Shape or Square Shape
• Pattern (arrangement of lines, shapes, and colors in a fabric, garment, or outfit)
• Texture (surface characteristic that you see or feel in a fabric)
Subtle Patterns or Bold Patterns
• Color-colors should flatter the color of your hair, skin and eyes. It is the most important design element
• Cool colors give the illusion of reduced size
• Warm colors draw attention and can give the illusion of increased size
Shopping Strategies
• Check the care label– Dry clean or wash?
• Check the price tag– Will it fit your budget?– If on sale, will it fit your needs?
• Check the fit– Is it comfortable when you move or sit?
• Check the quality– Always buy the best quality you can afford
Shopping
• Avoid wearing jewelry that could snag or catch on clothing
• Carefully remove clothes from hanger when you try them on.
• Be careful not to get makeup on the clothes• Tell the clerk if you find a damaged garment• When you’re through trying on a garment, return
it to the rack or sales clerk, if you do not buy it.