The document provides tips for planning an effective wardrobe, including evaluating your lifestyle, choosing classic basic pieces in flattering colors, and expanding your wardrobe based on your needs. It recommends starting with a "wardrobe cluster" of 5-8 coordinating pieces including 2 tops, 2 bottoms, and 1 jacket in classic styles, and supplementing with 3 trendier pieces. The goal is to create an versatile wardrobe using a color scheme that flatters your figure and can be mixed and matched for different occasions.

1. DO YOU HAVE CLOSET HANG-UPS?
Wardrobe Planning
Wardrobe planning guide: Making
the most of your clothing.

2. 1. Evaluate your life style
2. Begin with basic clothes and keep it simple and classic.
a. Form a foundation
2 tops-classic
2 bottoms-classic
1 jacket -classic
3 items which are more trendy
3. Choose flattering neutral or basic colors for your basic
pieces.
Steps for planning a wardrobe are easy:
Knowing what constitutes a wardrobe will help you make
better decisions in planning one.

3. 4. Your lifestyle dictates wardrobe expansion and
changes in the basic plan.
*for example: office clothes, sports clothes
maternity.
5. Buy clothes in styles and colors that flatter YOUR figure type.
No matter how in style something is, if it doesn’t
work on your figure it won’t be CUTE.
6. Work with a color scheme.
*Choose two or three colors that look good on you
*As you shop stick to the color RANGE
*Choose flattering neutrals or basic prints
*Use brighter colors for accent accessories.

4. 7. Avoid fads and look for quality.
*The basics should be classic styled clothes
*Fads are fun to add to your wardrobe but be cautious,
this year’s hottest items my be next year’s
geeky trend.
* Clothing you will wear many times are worth a
little more investment.
*Learn to shop for bargains and watch sales to get
the most of your wardrobe dollar.
A bargain is only a bargain if
the quality of the item, the fit, and
wearability all work for you.

5. Identify
Divide
Inventory
Assess
Plan
Getting started

6. 1. Identify and analyze current wardrobe:
a. Wear as is
b. Repair or alter
c. Discard or replace
2. Take an inventory:
a. What do you have
b. What do you need
c. What would you like
3. MAKE A PLAN/LIST
Consider:
closet space
budget
upcoming needs

7. A WARDROBE CLUSTER IS A GROUP OF 5-8 COORDINATING
PIECES:
1. 2 TOPS
2. 2 BOTTOMS
3. 1 JACKET
THESE SHOULD ALL BE
CLASSICS….EVEN JEANS CAN HAVE A
TIMELESS STYLE TO THEM…..

8. NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE 5 BASICS
HAVE FUN WITH 3 MORE
TRENDY, FAD PIECES.
THESE WILL ADD SPICE
TO YOUR WARDROBE.
**REMEMBER TO SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH “COST PER
WEAR” IN MIND.

9. ASSIGNMENT:
Design a “cluster” wardrobe for yourself.
Include 5 basic pieces that you could use
for the next few years as you move
from high school to college/work.
Include 2 trendy pieces that you would like
now, but that might need to be replaced
in the next year.
All 7 items should be in a color RANGE OR
be able to coordinate with every other
piece.
Title: Wardrobe cluster
Explanation: One paragraph on why this cluster works for YOU.
No subtitles needed.