THE BASIC WARDROBE

Clothing is for protection, comfort, modesty, and enhancement of beauty.

Appropriateness above all is the best rule. Dress within the bounds of classic good taste.

Appropriateness is determined by a number of factors and can change dramatically from situation to situation.

Fashion is serious. What you wear reveals a significant message about you and your world.

FASHION FINESSE

APPROPRIATE CLOTHING

APPROPRIATE CLOTHING

Economic LevelEducational LevelSocial PositionLevel of SophisticationFamily BackgroundSuccessfulnessMoral Character

TAKING STOCK

Clean up Your Closet Hang together everything that goes

together Coordinate in one group Keep evening wear separate

Know your Figure Shop wisely and well.

THE BASICS

Dress properly to befit the occasion.Interpret the season’s fashion based upon the

timeless qualities of past traditions.Incorporate flair and style.Keep a keen sense of appropriateness not

only to the occasion but also to your figure, lifestyle and age.

DRESSING FOR THE OCCASSION

FORMAL

CASUAL

SPORTY

Go shopping alone or a friend whose taste you trust.

Consider versatility.

Do not overlook underclothing.

SHOPPING RULES

Pre-shopping or window shopping is recommended before the actual buying.

Determine what you need and make sure you try on clothes before buying them.

Avoid high – fashion fads, concentrate on conservative stylish clothes.

Avoid shopping out of loneliness.Don’t shop for bargains. Don’t judge

merchandise by its price tags.

SHOPPING STRATEGIES

VERTICAL LINE – its creates an illusion of height and makes the person look taller.

HORIZONTAL LINE – it cuts the height and adds width. Contrasting two colors in two-piece outfits create horizontal line and minimizes height.

LINE IN CLOTHES