these decisions.
But you do, even if on sernble a basic wardrobe on a limited
an undo us level.
This procedure is exemplified, espe-
cially amok Filipino families, when
their children have found a new friend,
or worse still, when they introduce
the person they will marry to members
of their family. The process of ---"what
family does he belong to? Where is he
from? Where does his father work?
Where does he get his income? And so
on and so forth — is made."
When you see a person with a loose,
baggy dress, long, unruly hair, dirty
shoes. heavy perspiration smell, and
a sack what is your impression? In
-
contrast to this, when you see a man in
a priest's clothing, will you hesitate
to open the door for him?
ASSEMBLING A BASIC
411 WARDROBE
The Basics
Basics are the mainstays of your ward-
robe, the treasures upon which to sprin-
kle the sugar and spice of the season's
trends. A good basic wardrobe is money
in the bank, a wonderful resource for
unexpected invitations. Now is the time
to experiment with the wardrobing prin-
ciple that suits, skirts, sweaters, coats,
tailored and softly feminine daytime
dresses are lifelong items, which require
only a dash of accent to keep up with
fashion. Fancy party clothes, which
rarely wear out, may be considered al-
most as costumes and need not be
expensive at this stage of yo u r life: Two
or three basic formals will provide excel-
lent mileage.
How many of you have P5,000 lying
around that you can spend immediately
for a new wardrobe? This section will give
you a step by step advice on how to as-
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burl( on
budget
1. Clean up your closet go through
your clothes in your closet and cabinets.
It is impossible to have a well-planned,
successful look when your closet is full
of odds and ends that you have bought
through the years. Start with a pile of
"if only" items. These are items that
you c o u l d w e a r " i f o n l y" — 1 were
thinner, "if only" it were not out of
style, "if only" there are no missing
buttons, etc.
After you have got ten rid of the
"if only" items, next discard items
you have not worn in a year or so.
After you have gotten rid of the unworn
and unwearable, the next step is to
arrange everything that is left. Donate
t h e o n e s y o u have removed to your
favorite charity.
Hang together everything that goes
t o get h e r; c oo rd i n at e i n on e g r o u p ;
dresses in anot her; part y and acti ve
wear in another. Arrange blouses from
the lightest shades to darkest. The same
goes f o r s k i r t s , pants, and fi nal l y,
dresses. Keep evening wear separa te:
If you are in the beginning stages of
assembling a wardrobe, don't get dis-
couraged if your closet looks empty.
By buildingkn o w when h eslowly and wisely, you
right pieces to add. Th
will
when you w i l l e
a d how to select the
The day will come
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