Wardrobe+Lesson


 * Fashion Careers**
 * Lesson: Wardrobe Planning**

This has probably happened to most of you and one time or another. You stand in front of your closet trying to get ready for school, a party, or simply meeting up with your friends and you think, "I have nothing to wear." Nothing seems to work together. This is most likely because you have never developed a wardrobe plan.
 * Introduction:**

Students will be able to: · Summarize the benefits of wardrobe planning · Create a clothing inventory · Evaluate a clothing inventory to determine clothing needs and wants · Prioritize clothing needs and wants · Demonstrate how to mix-and-match clothing to create new outfits · Summarize how accessories can extend a wardrobe · Select appropriate clothing for different occasions and activities
 * Objectives/ Standards:**


 * Input: ** //Powerpoint Presentation//

· __Wardrobe-__ a collection of clothes and accessories a person has to wear · __Wardrobe Plan__- guideline Ratio of 2:1 or 3:1, Color, Lifestyle · __Dysfunctional Wardrobe__ · __Personal Inventory__ · Evaluate your wardrobe · __Order of Priority__ · __Mix and Match Wardrobe__ · __Combinations__ · __Accessories__ · __Dress code__ · School · Special Occasions · Work
 * Vocabulary:**
 * Benefits of a Well Planned Wardrobe?**
 * Take a Look at What you Have.**
 * Needs vs. Wants**
 * Budgeting your clothing dollars**
 * Select Appropriate Clothing**

Show students examples of both well planned and dysfunctional wardrobe. Class discussion: Have students identify why one works and the other doesn't. 1. List 3 benefits of a well planned out wardrobe. 2. What is the first step in planning your wardrobe. 3. When is a good time to take a wardrobe inventory? What should it include? 4. Name 3 things to consider when evaluating each wardrobe item. 5. Needs vs. Wants. Give an example of each 6. What is the most basic clothing need? 7. What does it mean to prioritize? 8. Explain how to mix-and-match four clothing items to make a number of different outfits. 9. Describe the colors and styles. 10. How can accessories extend a wardrobe? 11. What is the primary goal of dress codes? 12. What problem can occur with casual dress codes in a place of business?
 * Model: **// Prezi Presentation //
 * Check for Understanding: **
 * Review the Facts:** This can be a class discussion or written responses.

1. Personal Inventory Chart (//Give each student a personal inventory chart.)// Take an inventory of their clothes.
 * Homework: **


 * Practice: ** //Set up 3 activity tables://

1. **Analyze outcomes.** Think about a clothing purchase that you regret. Discuss with small group.

2. **Recognize values.** Needs vs. Wants chart. Students will make a list of clothes they would like to buy. Identify which are needs and which are wants. Discuss as a group.

3. **Identify Evidence.** Students will discuss the pros and cons of school uniforms and school dress codes. Create a chart that lists evidence to support each side. Share with class.

1. Students will create an online e-poster of a mix and match wardrobe combination for a year. · (Math) Presume you have been given a yearly clothing budget of $400. Locate photos of garments, and accessories from online advertisements, magazines, or catalogs and copy and paste them into your e-poster. · Number each item. · List all the possible outfits that can be made by mixing and matching the different items. · Post your wardrobe collection to your e-portfolio pages. Collaborate with your classmates about ways to improve your selections. 2. (Writing) Working in teams of two. Use the Internet to research the introduction and history of casual attire in the workplace. How has "business casual" changed over time? Identify a top company in the U.S. today. What is their "dress code?" Write a summary of your findings that will be shared with the class and then posted on the class Bulletin Board.
 * Application: **

3. (Workplace) Class Bulletin Board- **"Appropriate Business Attire"** Find a picture of a garment that would be acceptable for work at the company they researched. This will be posted on the Bulletin Board next to the name of the company.