To the Consultant: You are invited to add your own branding, and to make whatever changes you like. You may not sell or give this presentation to anyone else. © karen brunger

Wardrobing © karen brunger

Wardrobing Auditing & Organizing Planning & Strategizing Acquiring & Maintaining © karen brunger

Wardrobe Auditing and Organizing © karen brunger

Remove from the closet everything that Does not fit Is worn out Is out-dated You do not feel great wearing Does not enhance your image © karen brunger

How can you best organize your wardrobe? © karen brunger

Wardrobe Planning and Strategizing © karen brunger

Determine lifestyles How much time do you spend in each lifestyle? Round off the time to the nearest 10 hours in a typical week. © karen brunger

Lifestyles Business Business Casual Casual Evening #1 Formal Corporate #3 Professional #4 Casual Professional #5 Smart Casual #6 Sportswear Informal Semi-Formal Formal © karen brunger

1. Formal Corporate © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Suit Dark, cold, neutral Classic styling Solid or pin-stripe Fine wool Women: knee length skirt; jacket to leg- break Straight, linear lines © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Shirt White: ice, soft, ivory, ecru Solid or white-on-white 100% cotton, highly refined 7-button plaquet front Barrel or french cuffs No pockets Fine stitching © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Tie Solid, rep, pin-dot, foulard Blue, red, gray, gold © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Pocket Square White linen Straight © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Shoes Men: black oxford Women: black pumps; medium heel Fine leather © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Belt Fine black leather Classic styling © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Briefcase Fine leather Classic styling The narrower the case, the more important the position © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Hosiery Men: executive length match trousers Women: sheer hose match skin tone © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Jewellery White gold, yellow gold, platinum Up to 1 ring per hand Watch: leather strap for men Men: tie clip, collar pin, cuff links Women: earrings (stud), minimal bracelet © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Makeup Minimal, classic, finished Red lipstick © karen brunger

Formal Corporate Hair Controlled, sleek, professional Above shoulders © karen brunger

2. Corporate © karen brunger

3. Professional © karen brunger

4. Professional Casual © karen brunger

5. Smart Casual © karen brunger

6. Active / Leisure © karen brunger

Evening Informal © karen brunger

Evening Semi-formal © karen brunger

Evening Formal © karen brunger

Create modules 1 module is good for up to 20 hours in a typical week. You will have at least 5 modules. 1 module is based on two core outfits, and incorporates coordinating tops and jackets as required. © karen brunger

Module combinations 1 module = 6 – 12 outfits 2 modules = 48 – 72 outfits 3 modules = 162 – 216 outfits © karen brunger

Choose colours for modules Each module is based on 2 key colours. Choose colours that are in your palette. Choose colours appropriate for the lifestyle. © karen brunger

Check your plan In your modules, check off any item you already have. © karen brunger

Wardrobe Acquiring and Maintaining © karen brunger

Set your shopping priorities During one year you will probably purchase one module. Decide which pieces are the highest priority for this year. © karen brunger

Set your financial strategy The higher the level, the more costly the clothing. Choose a quality level in alignment with your income or desired income. A suit would usually be ~1% of your gross annual income. © karen brunger

Choose your stores or tailor Choose stores with the image and quality you require. Discount outlets can save you money, if you have the time. If you use a tailor, make sure the quality level is appropriate for you. © karen brunger

How can you best care for your clothing and accessories? © karen brunger