Wardrobe Strategies for Women

This 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.

This unique book provides the reader with a practical knowledge of 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 and don't" or "always/never" perspective. This text is ideal for a fashion consumer, retailer, buyer or anyone interested in fashion.

Features:
-The 12 wardrobe strategies including selections based upon color, fabric, pattern, and cluster building
-A practical approach that allows for individual evaluation of figure variations, best colors and styles, and accessories
-Innovative worksheets, plan sheets, and exercises are included throughout
-TIPS FROM THE PROS and QUERY BOXES dispense special points of practical information and engage the reader in making thoughtful choices

Judith Rasband is the founder and CEO of Conselle Corporation and Director of the Conselle Institute of Image Management, an organisation involved in the creation of educational materials on appearance-related topics. She combines 30 years of experience in fashion education and business. A veteran educator, she has taught secondary-level, community college and university courses in clothing selection and construction.

CONTENTS

* 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