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It involves preparations for picking up the new garments and accessories to complete ones wardrobe. This will require exploration of the resources available to an individual for building the wardrobe. The lifestyle changes in an individual’s life owing to developments in different phases of life and subsequent role and status. The new happenings in ones life involving a new job or movement to a new geographical location or a new social responsibility demands diverse clothing requisites. These emerging changes call for estimation in advance and planning accordingly to meet necessary alteration in wardrobe needs that usually demand significant expenses.
All available resources need to be explored for proper wardrobe planning. It necessitates the following information:
- the clothing funds in hand and its distribution for different items and among family members
- type of garments to be procured
- renovation prospects of existing clothing by:
- adding trims
- replacing old trims
- dyeing and printing
- use of fashion accessories
- reuse and recycle to prepare accessories
- availability of emergency fund in hand to make essential purchases
The wardrobe comprises of the following:
- basic garments
- wardrobe extenders
The basic garments are the fundamental components present in a wardrobe. They are crucial factor in deciding major purchases required for building a wardrobe. They are the garments worn regularly alone or along with accessories. The wardrobe extenders are those items present in the wardrobe worn along with the basic garment to add vigor and make the appearance of the wearer more pleasing and proper.
The fundamental components and wardrobe extenders differ extremely in their characteristics like style, colour, texture and quality; the former being simple in every respect in comparison to the latter.
Wardrobe planning must be continuing process. The wardrobe should be appraised seasonally or annually to fulfill varied needs of a person which changes from time to time. Continuous planning establishes a combination of fundamental components and wardrobe extenders to create a range of outfits to meet the dress needs of every circumstance in ones life and to meet the special needs of each lifestyle and express individuality. It also regulates the clothing requirements of different family members with the limited clothing budget of the family.
Considering/planning resources for a new wardrobe
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