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Buying clothes
Buy
clothes not as a reason for necessity,
but as an expression of wanting to display artistry. With this in mind you will
be able to communicate well in the society.
TIPS
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Buy
clothes that are a little loose rather
than a little too tight. Too tight an outfit makes you look heavier.
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Resist
the temptation to buy a dream clothes just because you're able to fit into it
if the size is smaller than you normally wear. It will make you look and feel
uncomfortable. -
Don't
buy a jacket even if it is perfectly tailored
if the sleeves are too long. The sleeve should be just long enough to cover the
top of the wristbone. Unless you want the look of a baggy, prefer a fitted jacket.
It looks better in any occassion. Check the sleeve length carefully in a full-length
mirror. -
When
you're not sure of what to buy for the
evening, remember that there is a difference between daytime and evening clothing.
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Daytime
clothes are more casual and sporty while
evening are more formal, dressy and delicate. Black is the basic color for evening
and lighter shades are the basic colors for daytime. -
Remember
that artificial lights tend to wash out cosmetic colors so wear a little more
to compensate less lighting.
For the ladies: Wear
make-up everytime you wear black to ensure proper look. Red and hot pink for lips
and cheeks are the basic tones for the evening. For the eyes, dark tones are better
for many occassions at night.
For men: Well
groomed hair with moose in the evening is real handsome in most occations.
Clothing
can help you determine where you are most
ashamed of in your appearance. Clothing can also help you show that portion of
your body you wish to emphasize. These makes clothing a personal choice and it
is your responsibility to know exactly what to buy. It's easy enough just to buy
clothes, but be aware that merchandisers know "sales talks" as well.
It's ups to you to judge if it's something you need for any particular reason. -
Six
questions to ask before buying clothes.
1.
Does the clothes you are buying do what it should? (Does it work well with your
broad shoulder?)
2. Is the style up-to-date?
3. Does it complement the
rest of your wardrobe? (ie. separates or accessories)?
4. Does it complement
your skin tone and hair color?
5. Is it a quality outfit?
6. Is it worth
your money? -
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Three
price zones establish by the fashion industry.
Better
clothing -
is the highest priced, best quality clothing. These include designer's
originals. They are made of the best materials, styling and workmanship.
Moderate
clothing -
is
usually the medium-priced clothing. They are made of quality materials and are
usually made in limited quantity.
Popular clothing
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consist
of low-priced garments, mass-produced and often made of lower quality materials.
Their workmanship is not dependable.
KINDS
OF FASHION
Haute
Couture -
Its a french word meaning high fashion. In fashion language it means one-of-a-kind.
These include designers' original designs or clothing that are custom made for
a customer.
Ready to wear
(Pret-a-Porte) - A term used to describe mass produced garments. These
include designers' original manufactured to a certain number for department stores.
They are clothing offered to the consumers at lower prices.
OPPOSITE
ENDS OF FASHION
Classic
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is
a fashion that stays indefinitely.
Fad
-
is a fashion that die quickly and whose greatest appeal is as novelty.
Note:
E ven the most carefully chosen clothing won't do a thing to make you feel or
look good unless it fits you properly. |
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