Selecting Clothes for Different Occasions

Different kinds of clothes School clothes

Sunday clothes

Sportswear

House clothes

Travel clothes

Sleeping garments

Party clothes

School clothes

The style and color are decided upon by the school. Wear neat and clean uniform to look pleasing and attractive.

Sunday clothes Are more elegant and elaborate than the school wear. They can be made of light, colorful and attractive materials with trimmings.

Sportswear It should be made of firm fabric, colorfast, easy to wash and comfortable.

House clothes It should be loose, comfortable, cool and simple style. They should be made of cotton materials. Cotton materials are cool and easy to launder.

Travel clothes May be a two-piece suit or a simple tailored dress. They should be light, cool, and comfortable.

Sleeping garments Most common for young boys and girls are pajamas and nightgowns.

During hot weather, gartered shorts and sleeveless shirts are practical.

Party clothes These are simple but elegant garments usually made of expensive fabrics like silk, linen, velvet, chiffon and other pricey materials.

The lines, cut, and design should be simple.

It can be made elegant by using expensive looking accessories like a pearl or stone-studded necklace with matching earrings and bracelet.

Plain or solid colors are recommended for formal parties while prints or other fashionable designs are for informal parties.

Elements to consider in choosing clothes

1. Lines in clothes create optical illusions.

Vertical lines can make you look taller and slimmer

Horizontal lines can make you look wider and big.

Curvy lines give a touch of grace and softness in your figure.

2. Color in clothes conveys different feelings. Choose the color that suits your personality.

Green is fresh Red is hot and attractive Blue is cool

Pink is sweet Yellow is cheerful Black is formal White is pure

Color also give different illusions of size and height, just like lines.

Black and dark colors absorb light and can make you look smaller.

White and light colors tend to reflect light and can make you look bigger.

Design in clothes◦ It tells about your personality◦ Flowery design is feminine◦ Solid lines are more masculine◦ Design may change from time to time, depending on what is in fashion.◦ It is always safe to choose designs that are classic or timeless, such as lines or just plain solid colors that

are matched with different accessories depending on the occasion.

Importance It makes you feel confident that you are wearing the proper attire

There are no feeling of doubt, uneasiness, or fear that you are out of place in an occasion.

It gets rid of anxiety or worry of being criticized

It gives a comforting feeling that you are accepted and perhaps even admired for wearing the proper attire for the occasion.