Clothing That Suits You

Describe your most recent purchase of clothing.

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:legs 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

Men’s accessories

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

Tubular 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

Smooth, Bulky, Shiny, Texture Smooth textures decrease size Bulky textures increased size

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

Principles of Design Proportion Emphasis Harmony Rhythm Balance Scale

Principles of Design Proportion relationship of one part to another and to the whole

Emphasis- the point of interest the eyes see first

Harmony-The feeling that the parts belong together

Rhythm-feeling of movement leading the eye around the garment

Balance-feeling of equal weight among all parts of a design

Scale The overall size of a design detail or its size compared to other details

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.