Subject: Clothing 1

Module: 1 (Selecting the Right Clothes)

Lesson: 1-3 (9 Hours Credit/Weeks 1-3)

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module, you are expected to,
a. Identify the set of clothes that are appropriate to individual’s factors,
b. Describe the appropriate clothes that suit to their emotions and physical appearance,
c. State the symbolism of the different colors of our clothes,
d. Draw appropriate set of clothes base on your figure,
e. Explain how to select, and make sure that you pick the right clothes for you.

INTRODUCTION
In this lesson you will learn the factors can affect you in selecting right clothes. You will
also learn build your wardrobe that is suit to your appearance, moods and personality. It is also
necessary to know the symbolism of the different colors of our clothes. Please read the materials
in this module and be sure to follow the instruction of each activity so that you will achieve your
learning goals.

ELICITING CONCEPTS
Before you proceed into the learning content of this module, be familiarize yourself first
with the necessary words that you will encounter on entire lessons by getting the meaning of the
following words below.

1. Hessians
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2. Buttocks
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3. Garments
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4. Wardrobe
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5. Versatile
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Content
Lesson 1.
Factors that influence the
selection of clothes.
- Identify the set of clothes
that are appropriate to
individual’s factors.
Lesson 2.
Factors affecting color trends
for your clothes.
- Describe the appropriate
clothes that suit to their
emotions and physical
appearance,
- State the symbolism of the
different colors of our
clothes
Lesson 3.
Figure problems.
- Draw appropriate set of
clothes base on your
figure.
Lesson 4.
How to choose good clothes.
- Explain how to select, and
make sure that you pick the
right clothes for you.
References:
Jatin Duta. https://www.preservearticles.com/education/what-are-the-factors-that-influence-the-selection-
of-clothes/13168
How to choose good clothes
Wikihow. https://www.wikihow.com/Choose-Good-Clothes
How to Choose Fabric for Sewing Clothe?
https://www.heatherhandmade.com/how-to-choose-fabric-for-sewing-clothes/
Learning Modality
Synchronous
(via Google Meet)
Activity 1. Discussion of the
factors that can influence the
selection of clothes.
Activity 1. Lecture/Discussion of
the Explanations of different
colors and why you should wear
them.
Activity 2. Answer worksheet 2.2
Activity 1. Watch the video “10
Tips on How to Dress For Your
Body Shape”
https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=22oVzOqacAU.
Activity 2. Write an
reaction/reflection paper from the
video. Refer to appendix 3.2.
Activity 1. Discussion of the
proper way of selecting good/right
clothes .
Asynchronous
(Google Classroom/messenger
group chat/Printed Module)
Activity 1. Read Appendix 1.1
(Factors that influence the
selection of clothes)
Activity 2. Answer worksheet
1.1
Activity 1. Read appendix 2.1
(Factors affecting color trends
for your clothes)
Activity 2. Answer worksheet
2.1
Activity 1. Read and study
appendix 3.1. Figure problems.
Activity 2. Answer worksheet
3.1.
Activity 1. Read and study
appendix 4.1. How to choose
good clothes.
Activity 2. Answer worksheet
4.1.
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Appendix 1.1

Factors that Influence the Selection of Clothes

Selection of clothes should be very judicious so that we can buy best clothes by spending
minimum amount of money.

The clothes should be compatible to age, personality, and climate and should not be a
hindrance in normal working. Some factors affect the selection of clothes, which may vary from
person to person as they are influenced by the requirement of the person. These factors are as
follows:

Personality

The personality, value and culture of a person can be judged easily from his dress. There
are different types of personalities.
Highlighting salient features of the personality and camouflaging the figure flaws to some
extent is possible through dress. Improper dressing makes person a laughing stock and causes
inferiority complex.
On the other hand, proper dresses help in building self-confidence which is essential for
the proper development of personality. This affects our behaviour and mannerism and develops
harmony and personality.
Clothes are an indication of caste, place, state, and occupation of the person. Clothes affect the
personality of the wearer. People who are introverts prefer light and sober colours whereas
extroverts like bright and gaudy clothes.
Dresses with delicate patterns and sober colours help in enhancing the natural
characteristics of tenderness and feminine. On the other hand, big patterns and straight lines go
well with regular, dominating and grand personalities. Some uniforms are reserved for certain
professions, which help in enhancing their personality, e.g., wearing white coat by doctors and
black by lawyers. Clothes indicate your social status and interest. Simple and elegant clothes are
hallmark of a serious personality.
Age
Different clothes are required for different age groups. Therefore, care should be taken in
selecting clothes for a particular age group.
(i) Selection of clothes for infants
• An infant sleeps for most of the time, so it is important that his clothes are loose and
comfortable.
• These should be made of soft and absorbable cloth (preferably cotton) as they do not
irritate the tender and soft skin of the child. Silken and synthetic clothes should not be
used for infants in any case.
Infant’s clothes are to be washed quite often, hence, the clothes should be of such
material which can be washed and dried easily. The clothes should be unsearched. The
seams should be flat; fasteners should not be at the back.
Tight elastic should be avoided. Infant’s clothes should have openings on the front, back
or on upper side and it should be head long and closed neck. Instead of buttons, there
should be ties and fasteners at the back of the dress as these may hurt the infant clothes
because inconvenience in and may get torn by sticking someway
• Very tight clothes are not conducive normal growth.
• If the clothes are shabby, unshaped, not to the liking of their peer group, they may
suffer from inferiority complex. They are reluctant to play and with their peers.
 • Hazy and dull colours should not | selected for children. Rather bright gaudy colours are
good for them.
(iii) Selection of clothes for adolescents
• Adolescents like distinctive and unit colours. Clothes with bright color reflecting
enthusiasm, cheerfulness liveliness should be used for them.
• They like clothes that are in fashion their clothes should be creative, styli and according
to the latest fashion.
• Generally adolescents do not like influences of their parents and regarding their clothes.
(iv) Selection of clothes for adults.
• In adulthood, the clothes undergo change. Simple and elegant clothes desirable for
mature and elderly
• Clothes with design and flowering print look childish.
• Clothes should be chosen after analysis of the colour of the skin, a| and body figure.
• In this age, more emphasis should be the profession, occasion, and price than on the
prevalent fashion. In absence of any of this consideration the dress would look awkward.
(v) Selection of clothes for old.
Some problems are come regarding the clothes of the people.
• In this period, there is loss of flexibility in the body which causes inconveniem in
movements, hence, clothes should be| loose and comfortable.
• Eyesight also gets weak and hence big buttons with button holes should be used in place
of hooks. Use of zip is also convenient.
• Their dresses should be in consonance with their age.
• Clothes should be light and easy to wear. They should have simple designs and easy to
wear from either side with durable stitching.
• Clothes should be stain resistant, easily washable and wrinkle resistance as the elders
may not have enough energy to launder their clothes frequently. Thus, we find that age is
an important factor in selection of clothes.
Climate
The main purpose of clothes is to cover the body. Clothes protect us from heat and cold
and help us in maintaining body temperature in adverse circumstances. Hence, knowledge of
selecting the clothes according to the climate is essential.
Warm, thick and bright coloured clothes should be used in winter whereas cool, soft and
light coloured clothes in summer. These should have sweat absorbing quality. In rainy season,
we need such clothes as may dry up soon and are wrinkle free e.g., nylon.
Clothes compatible to a person should be soothed both to the user and onlooker, e.g., a
person wearing silken clothes in sultry summer is irritable to the wearer as well as the onlooker.
Occupation
Clothing is associated with profession also. Working people should wear formal clothes.
They should be simple, neat and clean. Vulgar and improper clothes should be avoided. Clothes
should give a feeling of being smart, active and sober. We all would like to wear such clothes
that may wearer not cause any hindrance in our working.
If you are a physical instructor, your clothes should be loose and comfortable so that you
may give a good demonstration. Farmers need strong and durable clothes and should also protect
them from sunshine.
 Businessmen should wear sober and modest clothes. Persons who are going to travelling
should wear such clothes which are easy to wash and do not require frequent ironing, e.g., terry
cot, decagon etc.
Industrial workers wear special type of uniform. People serving in army, police and
railways have their own distinctive uniform. Simple and sober clothes are required in class-
rooms. Sportsmen need durable and porous clothes for sweat absorption. Doctors and nurses
wear white clothes. All these variations are on account of different professions.
Figure
Every person has unique figure. Some are tall or short, fat or lean and thin. Some are of
normal height and width. A man should wear clothes in accordance to his figure irrespective of
latest trends in fashion and design.
Whatever is the body shape, clothes can make it look different. By judicious use of
colours and clothes the figure flaws can be camouflaged or salient features highlighted. For
example, persons who intend to look taller and thinner should wear clothes that are plain and of
single colour and with vertical lines and designs. Similarly, those who wish to look shorter and
fatter should wear horizontal designs and with two or more colours in their dress, e.g., if the
salwar is of light colour, the shirt should be of dark colour with horizontal lines.
They may also use frills, piping in their dress to look fat. For a tall and fat lady, clothes
with diagonal lines are more suitable. They should also not wear very light or loose clothes.
Short coat and jacket too, give a feeling of shortness. All types of clothes do not suit to all body
figures. For a fat person light and soft clothes, and heavy and fluffy clothes-like organdy and
taffeta, should be used for a lean and thin person.
Occasion
Clothes should be suitable to the occasion. If they are not in accordance to the occasion
and place, they would look odd. Therefore, in the selection of clothes, care should be taken about
the occasion on which they are to be worn.
Expensive clothes like brocade, banarasi and silken with bright and gaudy colours may be
used on special occasions like parties, marriages and celebrations. Simple clothes of black, white
or dull colours are generally used in mourning or death. Clothes used in travelling or playing
should be flexible, comfortable, and easily washable and sweat absorbing. While doing
household jobs one should normally wear old clothes, as good ones may get spoiled.
Fashion
Sometimes it is commented that so and so person is very fashionable. What does it mean?
In simple words it means that a person follows latest trend in fashion in color, shapes and design
keeps on changing from time to time. For moving along with the latest trends in fashion, one
must have the freedom, money, time and knowledge about latest innovations in clothing.
For ex sometimes back, loose gent’s trousers art fashion and few years’ later, tight ones
come into fashion. Often people are j influenced by fashion which is natural. Person wants to
wear clothes of hence, its consideration is: in the selection of clothes if a person his clothes very
frequently, wastage of money. It is true, especially case of youths.
In the selection of clothes, it must be kept in mind that the not suit everybody’s figure.
Personal low of an individual are of prime the selection of clothes, but fashion should done
within limits of decency and cult
Therefore, it is obvious that selected clothes depends on a number of factors, choice of
clothes enhances personality the blind imitation makes people look and turn into a laughing
stock.
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Appendix 2.1
Factors affecting Color Trends for your clothes
Color is everywhere, affecting our moods, our fashion sensibilities, even our appetites. It is the
first thing you notice when you look at something. So when it comes to selecting clothes, color plays a
very big role.
The same garment that looks beautiful on one person can look hideous on another. One of the
major factors that result in this difference in visual perception is the color of the garment. Hence designers
are particularly concerned about the best use of colors in their creations. Color is at the center stage of
fashion.
When there is question of "Which color is best for me?" no single answer can say it all. There are
a million colors and a million interpretations to those colors. How can you restrict yourself to a specific
paradigm, when there are so many different factors affecting your choice of colors.
For individuals, a knowledge of different colors and identifying the perfect colors for them can
have a lasting effect on their whole outlook and image in the outside world - whatever be the trend
/fashion of the moment. Check out this post on the mixing and matching of colors to find the right colour
combination for your clothes as per the color wheel.

You may get lost in the world of color names - understandably so, because there are so many
hues and shades. If you want to know the correct names of the different colors around you, this post
"Color names in Fashion" with names of hundreds of colors may help you .

Color Trends - Factors affecting your choices

There are some major factors that affect our color choices. But they do not work in isolation from
each other; our choices are a combination of all of these. But most of the time one of these factors
outweigh others in our final choice of color

Age and gender of the wearer

Your 5 years old kid would not like a shirt in a color preferred by his 70 year old grandfather.
When selecting a shirt for your kid you would be going for yellows, minty greens etc instead of the cream
or grey or blue your dad may prefer.
Pinks, peach, lavender, soft yellows are preferred universally for kids clothes; but as they go older
they may look for brighter purple, reds etc. The older kids seems to prefer more mature and earthy colours
like tan, terracotta, blue etc
As you age,changes in the skin and the color of the hair are also to be taken into consideration
when selecting color.
Stereotyping color preferences based on gender will raise the hackles of my equality advocating
daughter, raising the sexist banner on me but they do exist. I bet my husband would stare blank if asked to
prefer between teal and sea foam green, whereas I know their difference in my sleep. He probably knows
plum as a fruit, not as a color.
But both men and women have their strong color preferences; sometimes in the opposite sides of
the color spectrum, sometimes uncannily similar.
In a study it was found that blue is a universally liked color, both by men and women. But have you seen
a man actively choosing a candy pink purse, though I would in a jiffy. Men seem to prefer blue and
women shades of red in a comparative study that I read recently. So there is a gender difference. And
marketers seems to have studied this color preferences in details going by their offerings.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE WEARE
Factors like Size of the person, hair color, skin tone,and eye color can also influence color
selection

Hair color

If you have blonde hair / golden hair, usually this is accompanied with fair skin and blue eyes.
Hair with blue undertones (such as platinum or ash blond, auburn red, and snow-white and jet black).
These combinations are good with cool colors like pastel pinks, beige, pale green, light blues, and
purples.
Hair with golden undertones (such as honey or strawberry blond, rust red, brown or brownish
black, or creamy white) - Warm colors or colors with orange or yellow undertones work well.
If you have black or brown hair go for rich and vivid colors.
Grey hair looks good with cool colors like Navy blue and midnight blue.

Skin color
If you have fair skin you will look better in cool colors like blue and green; soft and pastel colors
like soft yellow, peach, lavender, mint green, alabaster; neutral colors like ivory ; jewel tones like coral,
are all good with fair skin.
If you have darker skin with a warm tinge you will look better in warm colors like red, orange
and yellow ; earth tones like green, orange, olive, blue, navy, emerald, burgundy, ruby; plum white and
pink can also suit dark skinned.
Warm colors have a golden / orange or yellow undertone; cool colors a blue undertone.
Light skinned people look better in silver colors and dark-skinned in gold colors; though there are
exceptions to this rule.

Eye color
Blue, gray or green eyes - if you have any of these eye colors you
will gravitate towards cool colors. If you have brown, hazel or amber eyes
you would prefer to have warm colors in your wardrobe.
If you have beautiful eyes and you want to emphasize this, use a
darker shade of the eye color near your face ( as a shawl, wrap, or hat)

Body size
If you are on the petite side and you want to look slightly larger in
stature, you would prefer to wear white or light colored clothes than a slimming
black or navy blue.
Warm colors make the object look bigger than cool colors.
Bright shades of a color makes you look bigger than dark deep shades of the
same color. Dark and dull colors do recede the figure. So a bright red will make
you look far bigger than you will look in a darker shade of red.
Neutral colors like white, black , off-white are good at neutralizing
lines and projections. So if you have anything to hide like an unsightly bulge at
the love handles, soft lines in neutrals should be chosen than a bright red.
Wearing black is slimming. But if you are overweight covering your
body in folds of black from top to toe may make you look bigger than
otherwise. Check out this post on 30+ dressing tips to look slim for more
details.
Occasion
If you are going to an evening party with plenty of artificial lighting you can wear very bright
colors and still not look garish. Artificial lighting at these venues can soften bright colors and make the
color look glamorous.
For a business function, brown is a dependable color whereas pink may make you seem
somewhat frivolous in that setting.
For afternoon functions in the broad daylight, you can opt for soft colors which are not too
bright.
So choosing colors according to the occasion is important as well. Not adhering to this can land
you in trouble at times. In the West, black color is worn at funerals but in the East, white is the
predominant color at funerals.
For a creative pitch a navy blue color suit may project the label of being not creative enough ( it is
the stable color) whereas red can give the vibe of an extremely creative energy

Time of wearing the color

On sunny days you are better off wearing light cool colors to keep your cool. Black is not the best
color for sun. In fact white is the best color for sunny summer days. But then this is a debatable point as
studies have been done showing color has no correlation to not feeling the heat- it is the looseness of
clothes that matters in bringing down the heat.
For winter I would say warm colors fare better. Choose browns and reds. You will feel less blue.

Fashion trends and celebrity craze

This is more of a factor than you know. Going after fashion trends after analyzing yourself is
better than following blindly.
Find celebrities that match your body shape and skin and other attributes, notice what they wear
and follow them. They have stylists who knows their job and following them would do you more good
than say, me wearing Jennifer Lawrence's clothes, just because I love her.

Visual effects of colors

Colors can have different reactions from people, depending on their associations with it. But
generally, the color theory and its offshoots have categorized color and given them different attributes,
which are universally agreed upon.
Basically color is divided into three categories: Warm, cool and neutral colors

Warm colors are red, orange, yellow and all the colors in between. Red is the warmest color. These are
high energy colors. It is said that these colors stimulates a special chemical called dopamine in our body
which makes us feel good. Warm colors are considered advancing, stimulating, and exciting. They make
objects or shapes appear larger or more important.

Cool colors are blue and green violet and colors in between. Blue is the coolest color. They are
considered receding, quieting, and reserved. These colors make shapes and areas appear smaller and less
important.

Neutral colors are black, white, grey and the colors in between.Most of use prefer neutral colors for their
elegance but sometimes they can be energy draining. The negative energy given by these colors have to
be relieved with some splashes of color. Learn more about neutral colors here
 After evaluating all these factors, if you still have a color that you like but may not be the right
one, you can get away with wearing it away from your face like as a skirt or pants.

Explanations of different colors and why you should wear them.

White
White is a classic color, favourite of one and all, the
symbol of purity and innocence. Designers use white a lot
because most everyone prefers this color one way or the other.
Lacy sheer white to brocade white with double tones, white
clothes and accessories are always in demand.
The hassle of maintaining the purity of white color wear
after wear do not deter white lovers from investing in more and
more clothes of this color. Check out this post on washing and
caring for white clothes, so that the white color is maintained.
Because of its quality of making an object look bigger, white is
not the most easiest color to work with but if played right this
color can be an asset in your wardrobe.
Another disadvantage of white is that it can make you
look washed out, without a relief. Pairing it right with other
colors can make this color an asset to your wardrobe

Off white, cream, beige and fawn

These belong to the natural color group, ie they are associated with the colors of natural fabrics
like straw, hessian , hemp , canvas etc. The raw look of these colors are preferred by many. There are
people who prefer to wear only these colors. If not careful, these colors in their entirety can make you
look quite boring. But generally these colors are becoming for most people.

Pink
Pink is a feminine color. It can give out a feeling of cheerfulness,
liveliness. One disadvantage of wearing pink is that you can be judged
frivolous or at least not serious enough in a formal environment. Fuscia pink is
a vibrant color giving out a lot of energy vibes.

Yellow
Yellow is a cheerful, lively and fun color,
the color of sunshine. It is a good color to treat
yourself out of depressing moods as it denotes
optimism. The mood elevating property of yellow is
to be used cautiously though as sometimes bright yellow color can be quite
jarring and over stimulating.
Yellow is thought of as a suitable color for kids. A soft yellow can be
good for kids, cheering them up and stimulating their minds. It can also be
good for raising self esteem in them.

Orange
This is another energizing color. It is a color that is
very inviting and exudes warmth. It is also
associated with joy and festivities.

Black
Black is a slimming color which wins it many
brownie points. It is a slightly depressing color
when worn on its own, and can sometimes
overwhelm the wearer but the elegant and
powerful look of black makes it still an all time favorite color, when done
right. If you have sallow skin, avoid black color, because it may make you
look wan.
 Silver
This is a color which gives a feel of the futuristic. Using this color singly for clothes can make
you look like someone from the space but a hint of silver can be a good thing.

Green
A calming color, green is used for its natural
feel. Think leaves, plants, shrubs, vines etc. Everything
related to the natural landscape can have that effect on
you.
The bright green can give out amazing energy
and make you feel young. Lime green is such a vibrant
energetic color whereas a pale green is a very soothing
color. Pantone.com says green is a color of harmony and
balance and of well being. Do you want more
recommendation.?

Red
Red is the color of power. If you want to stand out in the crowd this is
the color for you. Ever wondered why the speaker in the podium wearing red is
quite an attention grabber. People look at you and take note of what you say, be
it in a more negative or positive way - they do.
If you are the introvert you would skip red because it will bring all
attention to you. Red can also be overstimulating, so if you want peace and quite
skip red.
Check out the post on more tips on getting the Red colour look right.

Violet
Violet is a calming color.

Blue
Blue is a universally liked color - a color that denotes
honesty, calmness, trustworthiness. There are many
shades of blue and they mean many different things.
A light blue like sky blue is very calming and a
cobalt blue very energizing and a dark midnight blue
may look dull and dark in the wrong surroundings.
Navy blue is a formal color. This traditional color can
make you look authoritative and trustworthy. It can also make you give an
intellectual aura.
The problem with dark blue is that it can be a little boring and make you look
less creative than maybe you are inside; but it is a safe color and a favorite of
many.

Brown
This is a color which proclaims dependability. A chocolate brown suit can
make you seem trustworthy and likable. People warm up to you more when
you wear brown.
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Appendix 3.1
Figure Problems

Long Neck
A long neck is actually very beautiful and elegant. Still not happy with your ballerina
neck? Make sure that your neckline doesn't show too much bare skin, this only makes your
neck even look longer. Long necklaces and short haircuts aren't very charming on you
either. What will look very nice on you are high collars, short necklaces, scarfs and long
and full haircuts.

Short Neck
Do you think your neck is too short? Try avoiding high collars, lots of jewellery, scarfs and long
haircuts. Showing more skin, a deep V-neckline or scoop neckline and a short haircut optically give you a
longer neck. T hat's how easy it can be!

Broad shoulders
Choose bat or raglan sleeves, bare shoulders and deep as well as narrow V-necks. The last two
break the broad shoulder line. Stay away from shoulder pads, epaulettes, puffed sleeves and scoop or
shallow necklines.

Sloping or narrow shoulders

Avoid raglan and bat sleeves, bare shoulders and deep and narrow V-necks. Choose shoulder
pads, epaulettes, puffed sleeves and a boat neck or shallow neckline.

Fuller arms
Always make sure that your sleeves are not too tight. Choose rather for a little too loose than a
little too tight. Puffed sleeves, cap sleeves, and sleeveless tops are not your friend. Instead of those choose
tops with loose, wide sleeves and half or long sleeves.

Small breasts
Although small breasts look very beautiful in a lot of garments, there are certain ways to give
them a little bit more volume. Additional details at the height of your bust are stunning, try ruffles,
pockets, prints or sequins for example. Try to avoid necklines that are too open or tops and shirts that are
too tight. Yet a deep neckline can be very sexy!

Big breasts
Give the top some 'air': open necklines, a deep V-neck and loosely draped tops are perfect for
your figure. Wrap tops and cardigans divide your bust and this is what makes them flattering on you.
High necklines, details at the height of your breasts and skirts with a high waist are the less smart choice.

Belly
Choose tops that have an accent on the side, for example, a striking closure. Pants and skirts with
light pleats and tops that loosely fall along your curves will hide your love handles. Fabrics that cling to
your body, tight tops and wide belts are less attractive.

Wide hips
Balance out your wide hips by putting the emphasis on your shoulders with epaulettes or shoulder
pads. All accents that you can put on your shoulders are great. Avoid pockets at hip height, hipsters, tight
pants, skirts and pants with outstanding pleats and clingy fabrics. Pants and skirts with a high waist line or
flat pleats are perfect for your body type.

Flat buttocks
Add more volume by choosing peplum tops, catchy pockets, details at the back and heavy fabrics.
Clingy fabrics, fitted skirts and pants optically make your buttocks flatter.

Full buttocks
Short jackets and shorts are not the best choice for you. Pants and skirts that loosely fall over your
behind and a blazer that reaches to your hips will look very nice.
Full thighs
Full thighs can be difficult when buying a pair of pants. Choose pants that have stretch in them,
you'll notice that they'll fit much more comfortably. Bring your fuller half in balance by putting the
emphasis on your shoulders with epaulettes and shoulder pads. When choosing jackets and tops choose
items that stop just above or just under the widest point of your body. Thus, unwanted accents aren't
placed on your downsides. Choose for lighter colors at the top and darker colors at the bottom.

Short legs
Heels will give your body more length and will make sure you walk upright. Make sure your
pants always reach a little over your shoes. Pants that are too short make your legs optically shorter.
Turned over legs, boyfriend jeans and hipsters a less flattering. Your legs will look longer if you keep the
bottom all in one color, so pants or skirt and shoes in the same color. Easy to apply, great effect!

Long legs
Choose long cardigans, tunics, pants and skirts with a low waistline. Pumps with fine heels look
beautiful with long and slim legs. A pair of pants or a skirt and shoes in the same color will give you even
more length optically, so make sure there is contrast in colors at the bottom.
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 Module 1
Appendix 4.1
How to choose good clothes

Going clothes shopping can be difficult and confusing. Sometimes you head to a department store
with an idea in mind, but once you get there you have no idea where to start. There are so many different
styles, cuts, sizes, colors and brands that you may feel overwhelmed. Having an idea of what looks good
on you will make choosing good clothes much easier.

1. Dressing for Your Figure

a. Decide which features you would like to emphasize. You can use outfits to make
aspects of your appearance look bigger, smaller, more obvious, or less noticeable.
• Patterns – Clothes with vertical lines will usually make the part of the body
they're worn on look thinner. Meanwhile, horizontal stripes will often make that
space look wider. Bright, attention grabbing patterns will draw the eye to where
they're worn, so if you'd like to emphasize your bust, a patterned shirt is a good
strategy. The converse is also true; dark, solid pieces can de-emphasize certain
areas of your body, especially when paired with bright patterns.
• Waist styles – Low-waisted paints can make your body look curvier with a more
well-defined waist. Empire waists can help to emphasize your bust.
• Structured tailoring – Clothing with structured tailoring can be used to
emphasize and give shape to any part of your body. Boxy outerwear can make
your upper body look bulkier, while shoulder pads can specifically make your
shoulders appear wider. Pleated trousers can also make legs look thicker.
• Types of hemlines – A-line skirts are great for adding curves and making your
bottom half look wider. Straight skirts are also good for doing the latter. Tapered
skirts have the opposite effect; wear these when trying to de-emphasize your
lower body.
• Fit – In general, baggy clothing will hide definition, while tighter fits will
accentuate it.

b. Know your measurements. Whether you're buying clothing off-the-rack or having it

tailored, it's best to keep your exact proportions in mind. Use a tape measure and write
down the exact numbers. Here are the measurements you should take:
• Circumference of your head for hat sizing.
• Upper arm for sleeves.
• Neck, which is more important in men's clothing.
• Widest or fullest part of your chest or bust.
• Natural waistline.
• Hips for women's clothing.
• Inseam, which is the distance from your groin to the bottom of your ankle.
 c. Make sure your clothing fits. The right fit is the most important part of choosing good
clothes. In general, a garment that fits well but is in an unflattering style will look better
than a piece with a poor fit in a style meant to flatter your body shape.
• Clothing that fits should be comfortable and not hinder your movements while not
looking too baggy or sloppy.
• If you're planning on losing weight, don't buy clothes that you assume you'll fit into
in a few months. Instead, hold off major purchases until after you make any major
changes.
• Be sure to always hem your pants, especially if you're on the short side. A too-low
hem will make you look much shorter.

d. Buy clothing that looks great on you now. If a garment doesn't quite fit now but
you think it'll look great once you get in shape for the summer? It's not a good idea to buy
it. Shop for your current figure, not the one you think you should have. You don't want to
waste money on clothes you might never wear.
• If a jacket or blazer won't button all the way, it doesn't fit. Try one size up or pick a different one
altogether.
• If you're swamped in a piece of clothing, it doesn't fit. If it hangs off of you, you should pick a
different size.

e. Check how clothing looks from behind. This step is crucial in finding flattering clothes
that a lot of people skip. A dress or a suit can look like a perfect fit from the front but
terrible from behind.
• If you have a phone with a front-facing camera, take it with you to the dressing room to check
how the back of each garment looks on you. See if it looks baggy or too tight. Make sure that it is
flattering on you, meaning it's not hugging the wrong curves and that it isn't showing anything it
shouldn't.
• After you check how your potential new garment looks on you from the front, turn around so that
your back faces the fitting room mirror. Switch your phone to its front-facing camera mode and
hold it in front of you, higher than your shoulder and tilted down slightly. You should be able to
see your back's reflection in your phone's screen.
• If your phone doesn't have a front-facing camera, bring a small hand or compact mirror when you
go shopping instead.
 f. Don't always follow fashion trends. You may want to keep up with new styles, but if a
certain popular look is unflattering on you, don't wear it. Develop your own style and
only incorporate trends that fit it well.
• For example, if you're a skinny guy and ultra-baggy suits are in, don't waste money on this trend.
You aren't likely to pull it off as well as other body types.
• On the other hand, if you're pear-shaped and bulky scarves are trendy, take advantage of the
chance to look extra chic.

2. Picking out the Right Garments

a. Find colors that work for you. These can be colors that flatter your skin tone, look great
together, or are simply your favorites.
• Choose clothes that match your skin's undertones. People with warm undertones tend to look
better with warm colors, while cool colors pair best with cool-toned skin.
• Make outfits that incorporate complementary colors. These are colors that are opposite each other
on the color wheel: purple with yellow, blue with orange, and red with green.
• Try to build a wardrobe that includes staples of only one or two neutral colors. Neutrals will make
up the foundation of most outfits but don't often look good together. For clothes, these neutrals
are considered to be light and dark gray, light and dark brown, navy, and black.
• Remember that you should wear what makes you happiest. If you have a favorite color that
doesn't match your skin tone, then it still "works" for you.

b. Stick with a brand that you like. If you find an item that looks especially great on you
right off-the-rack, check out other clothes by the same brand. You're more likely to find
something else that looks great on you. While sizes and cuts are often inconsistent
between brands, many brands keep their particular sizing the same over time.
• At the same time, if you find a brand's quality going downhill or if it changes its sizing, start
looking elsewhere.
• Keep in mind that American brands are typically more boxy and baggy compared to European
ones.

c. Buy multiple versions of clothing that you like. It's not uncommon for people to buy a
few different versions of a particularly great piece. This will let you spice up your
wardrobe while sticking with what you know works.
• For workhorses like skirts and pants, consider buying even a couple identical pieces.
• This is an especially good idea if you have a lot of difficulty finding comfortable clothing that
fits.
 d. Pay attention to each item's value. If you can afford to purchase well-made, quality
items now, you'll save money in the long run. For example, if a good pair of boots costs
twice as much but lasts ten times as long, you'll end up spending much more money over
time on ten pairs of cheap boots.
• While expensive doesn't always equal well-made, well-made clothes are usually more expensive
than poorly-made ones.
• With the exception of breathable summer clothes, a good sign of quality is whether or not a
garment is lined.
• Check the seams before you buy. Make sure they're even and consistent. Poorly-stitched seams
are a sign of poor quality.
• Go for quality over quantity. It's usually better to have a smaller wardrobe made up of well-made
clothing than a larger one full of cheap pieces.
• If you're on a budget, don't forget to check online auctions and second-hand shops. You can often
find what you're looking for at a fraction of the retail price.

3. Building Your Wardrobe

a. Cover the basics. When picking out pieces, make sure you have solid pieces that you can
wear in a variety of scenarios. You want a wardrobe that will take you from work to out
to dinner without having too many pieces that are only for one type of occasion.
• For instance, a nice pair of pants that fits will can be made professional with a nice jacket and a
blouse. For slightly dressier dinner, take off the jacket and add a scarf.
• As another example, a knee length skirt in a solid color is appropriate for work with a solid color
on top, but it could also work for brunch with friends if you add few accessories.

b. Pick one or two neutral colors for your workhorse pieces. When it comes to fashion,
the basic neutral colors are black, navy blue, browns, grays, and tans. Because neutrals
don't tend to go well together in the same outfit, picking and sticking to one or two will
help you create more outfits with less pieces.
• Buy versatile items like skirts, pants, belts, and coats in your chosen neutral(s).
• White is also technically a neutral color, but it can be paired with other neutrals.
 c. Shop with your current wardrobe in mind. Unless you're buying complete outfits at
the same time, never buy a piece unless you know what you'll wear it with. Before
buying an item, mentally create one or more outfits using it and pieces you already own.
• Even though you love an item, it just may never fit into your wardrobe if it's not your usual style,
which means you won't wear it.
• Skipping this step can lead to a lot of unworn pieces that just sit in your closet.

d. Get rid of anything you don't wear. The first step of building a wardrobe isn't buying
anything; it's streamlining what you already have. Go through your closet and look for
pieces you never wear. Eliminating these will make choosing good clothes much easier.
• You can sell your old clothes online, if you're short on cash.
• Another option is to give them to charity. You'll even get a credit on your taxes for the donation,
if you get a receipt. Some charities will pick up donations, so you don't have to go anywhere.
• Consider posting them on social media. Many times, your friends will want to claim items you
don't want.

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Appendix 4.2
Rubric for Essay Question
Organization
Clear sense of order. Begins
with a topic sentence.
Supporting points are
presented in a logical
progression.
May lack a topic sentence, but
points are presented in a
logical progression.
Logic of argument is
minimally perceivable.
Points presented in a
seemingly random fashion, but
all support argument.
Lacks clear organizational
plan. Reader is confused.
Development
Develops each point with may
specific details.
Answers question completely.
Each point supported with some
details and evidence. All important
points included.
Sparse details or evidence. Question
only partially answered.
Statements are unsupported by any
detail or explanation.
Repetitious, incoherent, illogical
development.
 Module 1
Worksheet 1.1
Factors that Influence the Selection of Clothes

Name: __________________________________________ Course/Yr/Sec:______________________

Instructor: ______________________________________________

Instruction: Refer to Appendix 1.1 to answer what is ask below.

How these factors affect your choice?

Write a description of your clothes including colors, styles, designs and etc, depends on your
personal factors.

Factors Clothes Description and Explanations

Personality

Age

Climate

Occupation

Figure

Occasion

Fashion
 Module 1
Worksheet 2.1
Factors that Influence the Selection of Clothes

Name: __________________________________________ Course/Yr/Sec:______________________

Instructor: ______________________________________________

Instruction: Refer to Appendix 2.1 to answer what is ask below.

Describe yourself physically (age, hair color, skin color, eyes color, body size and etc) and
emotionally (your mood or attitude). Write it on the space provided and think an occasion that you want
to deal with. On the other side of the table, write or describe the dress/clothes that you need to wear
according to occasion and to your physical and emotional factor.

Description of myself The clothes that I need to wear

Occasion
 Module 1
Worksheet 2.2
Factors that Influence the Selection of Clothes

Name: ______________________________________ Course/Yr/Sec:_________________

Instructor: ______________________________________________

Instruction: Refer to Appendix 2.1 to answer what is ask below.

Give the color that symbolize the following phrases.

_________1. symbol of purity and innocence

_________2. It can give out a feeling of cheerfulness, liveliness.

_________3. a cheerful, lively and fun color, the color of sunshine.

_________4. A calming color it is used for its natural feel.

_________5. the color of power.

_________6. It is also associated with joy and festivities

_________7. It is a slightly depressing color

_________8. This is a color which gives a feel of the futuristic.

_________9. a color that denotes honesty, calmness, trustworthiness.

_________10. This is a color which proclaims dependability.

 Module 1
Worksheet 3.1
Figure Problems

Name: ______________________________________ Course/Yr/Sec:_________________

Instructor: ______________________________________________

Instruction: Refer to Appendix 3.1 to answer what is ask below.

Describe your Figure (Physical appearance) base on your figure, draw or sketch a clothes
that is appropriate to description of your figure that you give.

Description of your figure. Sketch of my Clothes

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 Module 1
Worksheet 4.1
How to choose good clothes

Name: ______________________________________ Course/Yr/Sec:_________________

Instructor: ______________________________________________

Instruction: Refer to Appendix 4.2 to answer what is ask below.

Answer the following questions.

1. How you select clothes according to your figure? Write an steps or point to consider in choosing
clothes according to your figure.
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2. How you make sure that you picked the right garments? Give some things to consider to make sure
that you choose the right garments to you.
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3. How to build a perfect wardrobe? List down some important things in building a perfect wardrobe?
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