THE BASIC WARDROBE PD 1 Personality Development and
THE BASIC WARDROBE PD 1: Personality Development and Public Relations Jona Victoriano, M. A.
Objectives � To be able to choose your wardrobe for work wisely � To be able to identify what is called a “basic wardrobe” � To be able to identify some factors on the choice of colors, styles, and prints that fit your personality and body shape.
�“ All one needs are two or three suits, as long as they, and everything to go with them, are perfect. ” -Coco Chanel
Fashion Finesse � Clothing is for: 1. Protection 2. Comfort 3. Modesty 4. Enhancement of Beauty
FIRST FASHION RULE TO REMEMBER: APPROPRIATENESS
STYLE VS FASHION �“Fashion fades, only style remains the same. “ -Coco Chanel
STYLE VS FASHION Timeless � Lasting and durable � It is the best of all past fashions- the features that have proven to be the most flattering, the most comfortable, and the most practical. � Changing, current, trendy � Fickle and Commercial �
HOW TO MAKE GOOD CHOICES FOR YOUR CLOTHING? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What? and Where? Take a good look of yourself in front of the mirror and study your body. Decide in which general categorysporty, tailored, romantic, or sophisticated, minimalistyou feel most comfortable. Has my body size, weight, height, and proportion changed? What are my monetary limitations? What impression do I want to make?
ASSEMBLING THE BASIC WARDROBE 1. Clean up your closet. 2. Know your figure. 3. Know your resources. 4. Go window shopping, and know the cost per clothing item. 5. Shop wisely…. and well.
SHOPPING TIPS Go shopping alone- or with a single friend. 2. Dress comfortably when shopping. 3. When searching for items, consider VERSATILITY. 1.
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