Knob} about the cost per wear — If
price alone is making you flinch. appl\ the
peso-per-wear. If P100 a blazer might seem
cheap, it may not be a bargain if you \k ear it
cent' three times. But a P500 blazer is good
value if `ou wear it for three or more Years.
Also ask yourself \\ Nether y ou can really
aftbrd a big purchase—how many hours of
work would it take to pad it MY' If you spend
more than 20 per cent of our pay check on
clothes. you need to think tw ice.
Skirt — The cost of an evening skirt in
satin or heav \\ ill pay of if you regularly
attend big events. A designer version is usually
lined: topstitching or details such as mother-
of-pearl buttons contribute to the perfect
effect.
Pants — A great pair of black pants is a
cornerstone of even hard-working wardrobe
for both men and \\ ornen. Invest in a well-
cut pair in a high-qualit\ menswear or
women sw ear gabardine or wool crepe or find
a cut that suits ou from a less expensive
brand and buy at least two pairs.
FACTORS AFFECTING CHOICE OF
COLORS
A person should know how to use colors more
effectively to enhance her personality. Choice
of color is not expensive. but it can add a lot
to achieve that smart look.
Every body can use the same colors or
color combinations. In order to achieve this
taste for colors. one must observe
discriminatel and de\ elop the taste for colon.
I. Color of skin, eyes. and hair — The
Ftlipino's uman ogi" complex ion looks best
in shades of coral. orange-reds. browns,
greenish blues. If\ ou have a rosy complexion,
you \vill look well in shades of red and orange
tones. Beige \\ ith touches of brown is
flattering for \ ou.
Personality Your personality is an
important factor in the choice of colors. The
colors should make you feel right. A bright,
red dress may disturb you if you are shy and
retiring. If you are a dynamic person, a
delicate pastel may not look right on you.
3. Occasion Office clothes should not
—
be as bright as sports clothes. Evening clothes
should be more dramatic than daytime clothes.
As a whole, office clothes should be more
conservative, more subdued than clothes for
social occasions.
SKIRTS Skirts are a working woman's
—
chief means of multiplying her wardrobe. She
should have at least one straight style, with a
split or pleat. A-line skirts are also basic and
figure-flattering. The softly gathered skirt is
another easy style to wear and work with.
Pleated styles, on the other hand, generally
require a taller, thinner figure to look most
attractive. Two solid skirts, a third in a plaid,
and a fourth in a print in the styles mentioned
earlier, offer the most possibilities for
combinations.
BLOUSES — The most popular
blouse is the man-tailored blouse with sports
collar and front buttons. This is popularly
called the "trubenized" shirt, only a few
basic colors are needed to have a variety of
uses — beige, cream. and white. Blouses
with pleats and tucks or shirring, add a touch
of softness and femininity to skirts. Use
blouses to provide the second or third color to an
outfit: example, with a white or gray skirt, you
can use a green or red blouse. For patterns,
you can have striped, plaid. or floral blouses to
provide color and interest. Blouses can be long
sleeved or short
sleeved.
SUITS — For junior executives to the
executive level, suits are a must. The basic linen
or light wool suit is an invaluable fashion must for
the working man/woman. It can go