2.  Imagine you have a strict budget for clothing: › What are ways to make your clothing budget go farther?

3.  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?

4.  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)

5.  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?

6.  Encourage members to go through and inventory and eliminate unneeded items.  Collect the items and donate to a charitable organization

7.  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

8.  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

9.  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

10.  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

11.  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 ›

12.  Treat someone wearing older clothing the way you would like to be treated.  Do not say anything embarrassing or humiliating.

13.  Cut out a picture of a celebrity.  Analyze their clothing  How are their good points emphasized- modestly- using the principles of design

14.  Cut a picture from a magazine of an outfit  Accessorize the picture  Is it classic, fashionable, or fads?

15.  Look at illustrations of people dressed for a variety of careers  What careers require formal attire?  What careers allow casual clothing?