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Imagine you have a strict budget for clothing: › What are ways to make your clothing budget go farther?
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Clothes convey how you want to be seen to others Make an effort, you will feel better about the way you look. Take inventory › Make an organized list of your clothes- clothing inventory › This will help fill gaps in your wardrobe › Sort clothing into: Clothes you like and wear regularly Clothing you don’t want- give to a charitable organization Clothing you are undecided about- go back through pile- can you fix or update?
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Once you have completed your inventory-check for gaps Needs and wants- what do you really need?Try not to focus on items you want but can do without Budget- How much money do you have to spend on clothes? Which needs are most important? Versatility- look for multipurpose clothes- SHOP for separates › Select colors that can go with clothing you already own Fashion- do not spend a lot of money on fashions or fads that may go out of style › Invest in CLASSICS Accessories- inexpensive way to dress up your wardrobe (belts, ties, scarves)
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Clothing and Self- esteem › Describe outfits that make you feel partially good. › Why do these outfits have positive effects? › What colors, designs, styles boost your confidence?
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Encourage members to go through and inventory and eliminate unneeded items. Collect the items and donate to a charitable organization
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Use illusion to draw attention to your best features Elements of Design › Line- guide eye movement up and down or across an area. Important line is the outline or silhouette › Shape- form created when lines are combined ( sleeves, pockets) › Pattern- arrangement of lines, shapes, and colors › Texture- surface characteristic that you feel or see › Color- color that flatters your hair, skin, and eyes
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Vertical Lines- make the body seem taller Horizontal Lines- make the body seem broader Bold patterns- illusion of an increased size Bulky textures- add or take away size Shiny textures- illusion of increased size Subtle patterns- blend to illusion of solid color Round/square shapes- illusion of increased size Tubular shapes- appear taller and slimmer Cool colors- illusion of reduced size Warm colors- illusion increased size
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Proportion- shirt tucked in (legs longer) Emphasis- where the eyes are drawn in first; make it the best features ( scarves, belts) Harmony-designs belong together ( doesn’t have to match, just flow together) Scale- plain top with plaid pants Balance- equal weight among all parts of a design Rhythm- movement; leading the eye around the garment; repeating designs
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Getting Ready to Shop › Develop a game plan before your next shopping trip › After your inventory you will know what you need › Prioritize your list and buy highest priority items first Shopping Strategies › Stick with your list › Purchase clothing to fill your wardrobe › Check the care label- can you give the garment proper care? › Check the price tag- does it fit into your budget? sale items are good if they meet your needs › Check the fit- try it on so it is comfortable › Check the quality- buy the best quality you can afford
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Deciding to Buy › Once you check the care, instructions, price, fit, and quality- you should know if it is a good buy for you or not › Don’t buy if you have a doubt › Check the return policy › Keep the receipt ›
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Treat someone wearing older clothing the way you would like to be treated. Do not say anything embarrassing or humiliating.
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Cut out a picture of a celebrity. Analyze their clothing How are their good points emphasized- modestly- using the principles of design
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Cut a picture from a magazine of an outfit Accessorize the picture Is it classic, fashionable, or fads?
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Look at illustrations of people dressed for a variety of careers What careers require formal attire? What careers allow casual clothing?
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