CHAPTER - 3

THE BASIC WARDROVE

The Basic Wardrobe ** Fashion Finesse : Guidelines in avoiding mistakes in developing your personal style: 1.Always aim for appropriateness. - The best rule is always to dress within the bounds of classic good taste. A sense of propriety, dictated by the occasion and the company, is necessary. 2.Fashion is serious. What you wear reveals a significant message about you and your world. Even if you do not care about clothes, they communicate much about your attitudes towards the occasion, your company, and yourself.

3.Dress for others, as well as for your own image . -No one wants to fade into the woodwork; it is nice sometimes to lead the pack, and quite naturally you want your clothing to communicate that you belong. Your goal is a wardrobe of clothes that are right for your body , your personality, your environment and the specific occasion.

**The first step in learning who you really are is to take a good look at yourself and what you do. Decide in which general category of style you feel most comfortable. Whether its sporty, tailored, romantic, or sophisticated, always remember that your choice is not static and does not forbid crossing over for variety and experimentation. In creating your own personal style, ask yourself the following questions:

Has my body size, weight, height, proportion changed? Has my lifestyle changed? Has my attitude changed?

Have my friends, school, or workplace changed?

What amount of time do I have to devote to the upke ep of my wardrobe? What are my monetary limitations? What impressions do I want to make? Do I want to make any changes in my current style? How can I express my adaptation of the seasons trends without sacrificing my fashion statement? Is there a role, or roles, I would enjoy acting out through
dressing as I seek to discover varied facets of my nature?

First Impression

-the instant judgment people form when they meet you (on a subconscious level)-on a visual level and crystallizes even before you open your mouth-ninety percent of which is composed of your clothing, and the rest is formed when you utter your first sentence, How is your first impression formed? The following are the factors that help the viewer form the first impression:

1.Economic level -Is he rich or poor? -Is he working or unemployed? 2.Educational level -Is he a high school or college graduate? -Is he an attorney or a doctor? 3.Social position Does he live in one of the villages? Does he belong to the upper socio-economic level or the lower level? 4.Level of sophistication -Is he the party-hopping type, the social register type? -Is he the provinciano type? 5.Family background -What is his social, educational, and economic heritage? -What is the position of the family in the community? -Are they known by their family names or not? 6.Successfulness -Is he successful? -Does he have a car, a house and lot? -Is he important in his company? -Is he known by his business associates and peers? 7.Moral character -Does he look honest? -Is he the type who will put one over others? -Will he cheat me?

ASSEMBLING A BASIC WARDROBE :

1. Clean up your closet

2. Know your figure 3. Shop wisely and well Shopping Traps to Avoid :

1.Think twice before shopping with a friend.

A friend is a distraction and may keep you from focusing on what you came for. 2.A friends taste and aims may be different from yours. 3.A friend may choose clothes which he/she would c hoose for himself/herself, but not appropriate for you. 4.Avoid shopping out of loneliness.

Bake a cake or take up some sport instead. Shopping for the wrong reasons bring out wrong results
5.Dont shop for bargains. Dont judge a merchandise by its price tag.

LINES IN CLOTHES :

1.The Vertical Line - The line which runs lengthwise from head to toe -Creates an illusion of height -Makes a person look taller -Ideal for the plump person
2.The Horizontal Line - The line cutting across from side to side -Cuts height and adds width

COLORS =
-The first principle in decorating yourself is understanding not only what colors are right for you, but which shades you should wear.

Your Color Spectrum=

1.Primary Colors

A. Red B. Blue C. Yellow

2.Secondary Colors A. Green B. Violet C. Orange 3.Tertiary Colors
A.

Blue-Violet B. Violet-Red C. Red-Orange D. YellowGreen E. Orange-Yellow F. Blue-Green

Types of Color Combinations : 1.Monochromatic -This color combination results in the use of same color, but different shades. An example of this is brown, light brown, and beige. 2.Complementary -This results in the use of two colors, opposite each other in the color wheel. Examples are red and green, blue and yellow, etc. 3.Analogous -This combination uses two colors beside or adjacent to each other in the color wheel. Examples are blue and green, green and blue green, etc. 4.Triadic -This combination is made up of three colors that form an equidistant triangle on the color wheel. These are purple, green and orange; red, blue , yellow; etc

Your Best Colors : 1.Beige = Your best beige is the color of your skin. Match it exactly. 2.Brown = Your best brown is your hair color. 3.Gray = If you have reached the gray-hair stage of your life, your best gray is the color of your gray hair. Avoid ray that looks muddy or dull when placed next to your skin. 4.White or Off-Whites = Your best white should not be whiter or brighter than your teeth. People with brown-beige skin look good in brownish off-whites. Almost everyone should avoid grayish whites. 5.Red = Your best shade of red is your bodys natural blood color. It is the color you turn when you blush or flush. You can see it on the palms of your hands, and the inside of your lower lip. 6.Blue = If blue is your eye color, match it. If it isnt in your eyes, it is a complementary color for you. 7.Green = Just like blue, the green of your eye color is your best green. The best green is one with a clear tone or closest to a jade or emerald green. Yellow-greens are harder to wear. 8.Yellow = Most people have yellow in their eyes. The best yellow to use is one that is not too bright for your coloring. The hardest to use are lemon yellow and mustard gold. 9.Black = Some look good in pure black. Others, the best shade would be a brown black or blue black. If your hair is black, black will be a very effective color for you. 10.Navy = Navy can be nautical blue, bright navy, or royal navy. Your best navy color is determined by noting what it does to your skin tone. If it dull sit, avoid it.

Meanings of the Different Colors :

1.RED = Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love.

Shades of Red: A .Light Red represents joy, sexuality, passion, sensitivity, and love. B .Pink signifies romance, love and friendship; denotes feminine qualities and passiveness .

C .Dark Red associated with vigor, willpower, rage, anger, leadership, courage, longing malice and wrath.
D .Brown suggests stability and denotes masculine qualities. E .Reddish Brown associated with harvest and fall.

2.ORANGE =Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. To the human eye, orange is a very hot color, so it gives the sensation of heat. Orange increases oxygen supply to the brain, produces an invigorating effect, and stimulates mental activity.

Shades of Orange:
A .Dark Orange can mean deceit and distrust B .Red Orange corresponds to desire, sexual passion, pleasure, domination, aggression, and thirst for action

C .Gold evokes the feeling of prestige; it means illumination, wisdom, and wealth; often symbolizes high quality

3.YELLOW = Yellow is the color of sunshine. It is associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy. Yellow produces a warming effect, che erfulness, stimulates mental activity, and generates muscle energy. Yellow is often associated with food. Bright, pure yellow is an attention getter, which is the reason why taxicabs are painted this color.

Shades of Yellow:
A .Light Yellow associated with intellect, freshness, and joy.

4.GREEN = Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. Dark green is also commonly associated with money. Green has great healing powers. Shades of Green: A .Dark Green associated with ambition, green, and jealousy B .Yellow Green can indicate sickness, cowardice, discord, and jealousy C .Aqua is associated with emotional healing and protection D .Olive Green is the traditional color of peace

5.BLUE =Blue is the color of the sky and the sea. It is associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body.

Shades of Blue:
A .Light Blue associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness B .Dark Blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness

6.PURPLE =Purple combines the stability of blue and the energy of red. Purple is associated with royalty. It symbolizes power, nobility, luxury, and ambition. It conveys wealth and extravagance. Purple is associated with wisdom, dignity, independence, creativity, mystery, and magic. Shades of Purple: A .Light Purple evokes romantic and nostalgic feelings; good choice for a feminine design B Dark Purple evokes gloom and sad feelings; can cause frustration

Investing in Your Wardrobe: 1.Know 2.Know 3.Know 4.Know yourself your resources your body about the cost per wear

Factors Affecting Choice of Colors:

1.Color of skin, eyes, and hair =The Filipinos kayumanggi complexion looks best in shades of coral, orange-reds, browns, greenish-blues. If you have a rosy complexion, you will look well in shades of red and orange tones. Beige with touches of brown is flattering for you. 2.Personality = Your personality is an important factor in the choice of colors. The colors should make you feel right. A right, red dress may disturb you if you are shy and retiring. Ai you are a dynamic person, a delicate pastel may not look right on you. 3.Occasion =Office clothes should not be as bright as your sports clothes. Evening clothes should be more dramatic than daytime clothes. As a whole, office clothes should be more conservative, more subdued than clothes for social occasions.

WOMENS FASHION
SKIRTS =Skirts are a working womans chief means of multiplying her wardrobe. She should have at least one straight style, with a split or pleat.

The A-Line Skirt -This style is small and slim at the waist and hugs perfectly around your waist and hips and graduates to a fuller bottom, just like the letter A. The length is kneelevel or just below it. This style is perfect for women that have big hips and thighs. The A shape of the skirt doesnt allow the fabric to cling to the part you want to conceal

* The Pencil Skirt -This style can be used by every body type but this will look best on women who have a curvy figure because the slightly tape red bottom shows off the curve. Just consider the length; it should be knee-level or above the knees. This style works for both a long and short waist. *Tube Skirt =It is of a similar fit and style as that of a pencil skirt, but its longer in length. The length stops at the ankle. This style is good for women with curves and for women with a wider top and smaller bottom. *Asymmetrical Skirt= This style has an uneven hemline which is usually longer on the other side. It creates a line and a curve by drawing the angles of the body. This style conceals part of your legs, which is good for women who have heavy thighs. This skirt should fit you right; not too tight and not too loose. *Column Skirt = This style is good in lengthening the body line so this will look best if you are tall and leggy. Women with a rounded figure and narrower hips can use this style. It also conceals big ankles and calves because the length stops at the ankle or just below it .

THE PENCIL SKIRT

TUBE SKIRT

SKIRT

ASYMMETRICAL

COLUMN SKIRT

BLOUSES = Blouses are a great wardrobe staple to have whatever your lifestyle or line of work. They can upgrade casual pieces, add polish to more formal attire, and can be worn in a variety of ways. So invest in a few classic blouses. Your wardrobe will be the better for it. Only a few basic colors are needed to have a variety of uses.

SURPLICE BLOUSE

SHELL BLOUSE

RUFFLED BLOUSE

CLASSIC BLOUSE

*Classic Blouse = The classic v-neck blouse is the most versatile and is generally flattering to all body types. *Surplice=Another popular style, the surplice wrap is figure-friendly to all but the thinnest and leastendowed.

*Ruffled= blouses typically offer ruffles around the neck, along the buttons, or at the sleeves.
*Shell =A basic shell is a like a dressy tshirt with its simple, utilitarian shape.

The Column/Sheath Dress

=Form fitting dresses that are generally solid colors or one pattern with little or no embellishments. They can be any length, but typically hit at the thigh or knee.

The Wrap Dress

=Wrap dress is a dress that wraps around the body and ties at the side. The Maxi Dress = The Maxi dress is a long flowing dress with an empire waistline. These dresses have become extremely popular lately. They are comfortable and very feminine.

EVENING WEAR
=Different styles and classifications of evening wear suit a wide range of events, budgets and locales. A semiformal wedding requires a different type of clothing than the Met Costume Institute Gala, while cocktail dressing encompasses yet another set of rules.