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Some Hints and Tips on Smart Shopping for Clothes



(abridged)

by EM.Jelly, R.O.Herman

Our interest in clothes goes far beyond their use as a shelter. For most of us clothes are an expression of our personalities. We express ourselves in the styles and colors we pick and the combination of clothes we put together. At the same time we use clothes to express our individuality. We also use them to show our membership in special groups.

You can see that clothes serve several important purposes. This is why, when choosing clothes, we need to keep both functional considerations such as durability, comfort and ease of care in mind as well as considerations such as style and color.

None of us can really afford to neglect our appearance. Just as we use clothes to express ourselves, other people use them as a way to find out what kind of people we are.

To be well dressed, we need something more than a collection of sweaters, skirts, and shoes. To really meet our needs, a wardrobe must be planned in relation to the kinds of things we do and the kind of places we go.

To begin with, we must consider all our different activities and the kinds of clothes we need for each. Clothes for one of the categories may also serve another category. For example, clothes for school usually are also suitable for informal parties. Clothes for dress-up social occasions may be suitable for church.

Most of us can afford to buy only a few new items each year. This is why it is important to make every choice count. There are, however, some buying techniques that can help you stretch a limited clothing budget.

Choose Versatile Items.

Versatile items are ones that have several different uses. They may be suitable for more than one season of the year — an example is a raincoat with a zip-in lining for cold weather. Or they can be worn for different types of occasion — an example would be a basic dress whose appearance can be changed by wearing different accessories.

Coordinate Colors and Styles.

If your money is limited, you will also give thought to the ability of wardrobe items to look good in different combinations. This kind of versatility comes from concentrating your clothing choices on a particular group of colors and styles that go well together.

Stick to Basic Styles.

Many clothing items are discarded long before they are worn out because their style looks out-of-date. So choose styles that remain in fashion for several years especially when you buy expensive items such as sport jacket or a good dress. Simpler, less extreme designs can be counted on to be good taste and attractive for several years.

Selecting Clothing.

A number of product characteristics need to be taken into account in choosing clothing — color, style, fiber and fabrics, durability and ease of care.





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