1. DO YOU HAVE CLOSET HANG-UPS? Wardrobe Planning Wardrobe planning guide: Making the most of your clothing dollar$.

2. 1.Evaluate your life style 2.Begin with basic clothes and keep it simple and classic. a. Form a foundation 2 tops-classic 2 bottoms-classic 1 jacket -classic 3 items which are more trendy 3.Choose flattering neutral or basic colors for your basic pieces. Steps for planning a wardrobe are easy: Knowing what constitutes a wardrobe will help you make better decisions in planning one.

3. 4.Your lifestyle dictates wardrobe expansion and changes in the basic plan. *for example: office clothes, sports clothes maternity. 5.Buy clothes in styles and colors that flatter YOUR figure type. No matter how in style something is, if it doesn’t work on your figure it won’t be CUTE. 6.Work with a color scheme. *Choose two or three colors that look good on you *As you shop stick to the color RANGE *Choose flattering neutrals or basic prints *Use brighter colors for accent accessories.

4. 7.Avoid fads and look for quality. *The basics should be classic styled clothes *Fads are fun to add to your wardrobe but be cautious, this year’s hottest items my be next year’s geeky trend. * Clothing you will wear many times are worth a little more investment. *Learn to shop for bargains and watch sales to get the most of your wardrobe dollar. A bargain is only a bargain if the quality of the item, the fit, and wearability all work for you.

5. Identify Divide Inventory Assess Plan Getting started

6. 1. Identify and analyze current wardrobe: a. Wear as is b. Repair or alter c. Discard or replace 2. Take an inventory: a. What do you have b. What do you need c. What would you like 3. MAKE A PLAN/LIST Consider: closet space budget upcoming needs

7. A WARDROBE CLUSTER IS A GROUP OF 5-8 COORDINATING PIECES: 1. 2 TOPS 2. 2 BOTTOMS 3. 1 JACKET THESE SHOULD ALL BE CLASSICS….EVEN JEANS CAN HAVE A TIMELESS STYLE TO THEM…..

8. NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE 5 BASICS HAVE FUN WITH 3 MORE TRENDY, FAD PIECES. THESE WILL ADD SPICE TO YOUR WARDROBE. **REMEMBER TO SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH “COST PER WEAR” IN MIND.

9. ASSIGNMENT: Design a “cluster” wardrobe for yourself. Include 5 basic pieces that you could use for the next few years as you move from high school to college/work. Include 2 trendy pieces that you would like now, but that might need to be replaced in the next year. All 7 items should be in a color RANGE OR be able to coordinate with every other piece. Title: Wardrobe cluster Explanation: One paragraph on why this cluster works for YOU. No subtitles needed.