Description
Book SynopsisThis unique book provides scholarly and practical knowledge on the social-psychological aspects of dress and image. It identifies exactly what clothing characteristics to look for and how to proceed in building a wardrobe. Focusing on individual creativity and flexibility, the reader is asked to answer questions such as: What would work for me? Why? and How?, rather than approaching wardrobing from a do/dont or always/never perspective.
Table of ContentsCONTENTS * Clothing: A Powerful Resource * Clothing as Wearable Art * Basic Styles and Line Selection and Coordination * Classic Styles and Shape Selection and Coordination * Colour Selection and Coordination * Fabric Selection and Coordination * Pattern Selection and Coordination * Personal Style Selection and Coordination * The Cluster Concept * Wardrobe Evaluation * Closet Organisation and Clothing Care * Smart Shopping TEXT FEATURES * Instructor's Guide provides presentation and demonstration outlines, Review Quiz, keys and a test bank of questions for each chapter