Wardrobe planning

Question 1

Practical tips for planning wardrobe

Answer 1

Comfortable clothing
Colours that suit you best
50% clothes - classic style
Accessories and small articles reflect current fashion
Quality not quantity
Easy-care fabrics
Mix and match - colours, textures, accessories
Consider if - smart, fashionable, serviceable, durable, warm/cool, easy to care for, part of planned wardrobe, within price range
Do not buy on impulse

Question 2

General points to consider when planning a wardrobe

Answer 2

List your needs
Buy quality
Classic styles - more expensive, basic items
Buy items that match existing clothes
Buy one expensive item at a time
Do not buy impulsively
Try on before buying or make sure you can exchange/refund
“Window shop”
Don’t buy just cause it is on sale, ask if it is good quality
Consider design elements and principles
Consider climate, age, mood, occasion

Question 3

Values for clothing

Answer 3

Decide what factors you value and plan around that

Comfort
Safety
Conformity
Economy
Efficiency
Modesty
Adornment/Aesthetics
Functional/Practical
Prestige/Status

Question 4

Figure type and wardrobe planning

Answer 4

Assess figure type and dress accordingly to suit body shape, image, personality

Question 5

Clothing needs: present and future

Answer 5

Mix and match
Use existing clothing to plan what to purchase
Go through wardrobe and sort out existing clothing into groups: worn frequently and good condition, needs repair, not worn in last year
Go through individual groups and then decide what major purchases will be

Question 6

Resources to consider when buying clothing

Answer 6

Amount of money available:
Allowance or salary
How important clothing is to you, your job, your lifestyle
10% of earnings should be for clothing, set aside for cleaning and repairs
Study fashion magazines to help plan purchases
Quality over quantity
Resources include - knowledge of clothing, time to shop, skill to sew

Question 7

Lifestyle and fashion when wardrobe planning

Answer 7

Clothes should be planned around lifestyle
Clothes designed for special occasions restrict wearer to special activity, can be expensive

Question 8

10 step plan to shop wisely

Answer 8

1. Shop alone - if you need help ask a trusted friend
2. Have an aim - know what you are looking for
3. Be ruthless - do not let sentiment distract you
4. Be realistic - buy correct size and colour
5. Stay focused - do not get distracted by sales
6. Be fussy - do not buy things if not what you want
7. Take care - look at washing instructions
8. Be smart - factory shops dont mean a good deal, quality is often bad and not always cheaper
9. No excuses - do not buy if you know it is overpriced, or as a reward
10. Remember - less is more