Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to conduct an extensive wardrobe inventory. In addition, the student should be able to apply principles of personal grooming, elements of design and fabric, and accessory knowledge to the development of an individual professional wardrobe plan based on individual budget constraints. 1 hr./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): NONE

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Conduct a clothing inventory of all his/her garments and accessories, noting condition of items and replacement cost.
2. Explain the professional impact of grooming.
3. Evaluate the elements and principles of design as related to dress.
4. State the effect of color, texture, finish and fiber content of clothing and accessories on one's professional image.
5. Develop a personalized wardrobe plan which identifies and integrates personal "self-concept" and "professional image."
6. Demonstrate rational shopping skills.
7. Discuss the value of one's image being in harmony with the work environment.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Define Professional Dress
   A. Relate the importance of first impressions in the work place.
   B. Define image and self-concept.
   C. Identify appropriate fashionable looks in the professional world.
   D. Recognize the power of body language in communication.

II. Overall Professional Image
   A. Demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming for an interview.
   B. Identify garments that are appropriate in:
      1. Styling
      2. Fabrics
         a. Fabric content
         b. Fabric construction
   C. Relate fabric design and its effect on personal appearance.
   D. Identify appropriate fit.

III. The Professional
   A. Describe dress for success.
   B. Describe dress for authority.
   C. Identify methods to build credibility.
   D. Identify appropriate business etiquette.

IV. Wardrobe Strategies
   A. Create a wardrobe plan.
      1. Apply life-style analysis.
      2. Relate to personal clothing inventory.
      3. Identify fundamental components.
      4. Identify wardrobe extenders.
      5. Create sample wardrobes for men and women.
   B. Wardrobe budget
      1. Explore resources.
      2. Recognize quality.
      3. Relate the relationship of price to quality.
      4. List care tips.
      5. Illustrate starting a professional wardrobe on $200.
      6. Explain shopping savvy.

V. Demonstrate Marketing Your Professional Image

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Inventory               50
Budget                  50
Self-image project      25
Class exercises        150
Exam                   125
Total                  400

Caveats:

1. Students must pass all FASH courses with a grade of "C" or higher for the Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Design degrees.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.