Wardrobe Planning

At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. describe the ‘term wardrobe’; analyse the factors that influence clothing selection; 2. plan a wardrobe and explain the benefits of wardrobe planning; 3. describe the effects of clothes on personality; and 4. analyse basic rules for wardrobe planning.

Explain the meaning of wardrobe; discuss wardrobe in relation to undergarment-brassier, pants, slips, vest, singlet, girdles, corsets; outer garment, accessories and cosmetics -dress, skirts, trousers, shorts, slit and kaba; discuss the effects of good grooming on person- assets, present wardrobe, finance and needs; important points to be considered when planning a wardrobe- money available, figure type and complexion, age,, physical condition, status, the existing wardrobe; describe factors in selecting family clothing-babies, pre-schoolers, the school child, adolescence, adults, the elderly and expectant mothers; explain some reasons why wardrobe should be planned.