WORKSHOP. Section Objectives. After studying this section, you will

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1 WORKSHOP 5 Section Objectives After studying this section, you will Know how to successfully conduct an Image Etiquette Workshop. Learn how to identify the Components of Image. Teach students to walk, sit and stand properly. Learn basic grooming tips. Learn how to explain traditional and metabolic body types. Key Etiquette Terms Image, Poise, Grace, Hygiene, Grooming, Posture, Charm, Presence, Style, Taste 79 Summary The Image Etiquette Workshop is designed to teach students the importance of Image and how to properly present themselves. Poise and elegance will be emphasized through topics such as: sitting, standing, and walking. Personal grooming and hygiene instruction will also be discussed. Preparations Review session. Set up room accordingly. Cut out pictures in a magazine and frame for display or place in binder in protective sheets. Materials Personal grooming kit Flip chart Door prizes Ruler/tape Full length mirror Chairs/tables Measuring Tape Frame and pictures Swatches of material Time 2 ½ to 4 Hours

2 Introduction The Image Etiquette Workshop is designed to teach students the importance of their image. One s image is indicative of success, future goals and one s attention to detail. A negative image can send the wrong message about you. This session is designed to teach students to frame their image, about themselves. SPECIAL NOTE: The Image Etiquette Workshop can be a four hour class. Find out the focus of your potential client, and place emphasis on what has been requested. Online Instructors Online Instructors will review the Image Etiquette portion of the DVD. Online Training Online Reading Review the Image Etiquette Workshop segment of the DVD. Log on to the following websites to gain additional insight on Image wsletter/july_issue.htm. Connecting the Dots 1. Review Image Etiquette in the Instructor s Manual and on the DVD Image Etiquette segment. 2. After completing the study of Image Etiquette, you are ready to take Assessment V online. Download Meeting Room Download the Image Etiquette Power Point and handouts to use for the demonstration in place of the flip chart if technology available. Place two chairs in the front of the classroom. Students can sit in theatre style seating. Decorations Decorations are at your own discretion; however, most of the 80

3 time the site has decorated the room for the class. Online Training Instructor View Image Etiquette Workshop. After viewing, turn off the DVD and return to the Instructor s Manual. Review the Workshop thoroughly. Upon arrival (30 minutes early) set up room accordingly, if not already preset. Though you should make your technical requests prior to the meeting, you can make requests for water, etc. at this time. As the students enter, welcome each of them warmly. After all the students are seated, the contact person will welcome students and explain to them what they will be doing during the workshop. The following Workshop Agenda is a general overview of the time needed for each Image topic. More or less time may be used depending on size of your class and participation. Remember to leave time for questions and answers during the closing. Topic Breakdown: Sample Workshop Agenda I. Opening/Introduction 5 Minutes Contact person will welcome students and introduce you. She/he may briefly describe the workshop. II. III. IV. Etiquette Workshop Introduction 10 Minutes Overview of the purpose of the Image Workshop and what students can expect. Visual Impressions 20 Minutes Teach students the impact of Visual Impressions. Body Type Analysis 15 Minutes Review the difference between metabolic and traditional body types. V. Poise and Grace 15 Minutes Review how to sit, walk and stand. VI. VII. Student Demonstration 20 Minutes Give all students an opportunity to demonstrate. Closing 15 Minutes Answer questions and distribute evaluation form. 81

4 Instructor Power Point #1 Image Image is creating a deliberate and favorable perception of yourself. Power Point #2 Visual Impression The impression you make on other people come from 55% visual impression. Open the class by introducing yourself and explaining the purpose of the session. Ask students to identify a celebrity whose style they like. Jot their responses down on the flip chart of dry erase board. Explain to students celebrities pay a lot of money on their image. Display the Power Point. Power Point #1 The term image, in the field of etiquette defines how you are perceived. A perception is formed about you by others based upon the way you dress, how your clothes are cared for or how you are groomed. Although outer things, people read a lot into who you are based upon what you look like. The old adage, you can t tell a book by its cover goes out the window in terms of living in the world around us. All too often, people will not give you an opportunity because of your appearance. Power Point #2 Visual Impression The initial impression you make on other people comes from: 55% Visual (how you look) 38% Vocal (the tone of your voice) 7% Verbal (what you say) Image Image is creating a deliberate and favorable perception of yourself. After discussion on the impression you make on others, turn to discussion on components of Visual Impression. Power Point #3 4 Components of Visual Impression - Your Credibility - Your Likeability - Your Personal Attractiveness - Your Confidence Power Point #3 4 Components of Visual Impression Your Credibility Your level of believability, apparent qualification, trustworthiness, honesty, level of intelligence Your Likeability Endearing, emotionally expressive Your Personal Attractiveness Great grooming and dress sense says much about your level of self-esteem, self-respect and confidence. Your Confidence Your apparent level of power, ability, personal assuredness and authority, etc. 82

5 Power Point #4 Three Components of Image Instructor Appearance Grooming Poise and Grace Power Point #6 Six Elements of Style Appropriateness Simplicity Confidence Poise Naturalness Friendliness and Courtesy Power Point #7 Taste A sense of what is fitting, harmonious or beautiful. Explain to student their image is consists of three components: appearance, grooming and poise and grace. Explain the first section will be dealing with appearance. Define the term style. Explain to student their style is their brand. Their style communicates: - Who they are - Their taste level - Future Goals - and the seriousness in which you take your destiny and purpose in life. Power Point #5 Style A mode of fashion as in dress such as elegance, smartness. After defining style, explain to students there are Six Elements of Style. While describing the Elements of Style, provide visual examples for students or verbal examples to establish a picture in their mind. Appropriateness: for your age, the occasion and location. Example: Ask the girls if they would wear a bikini to a church wedding? Explain they could wear it, but would it be appropriate. Simplicity: Wearing simple, clean lines and accessories. Poise: Carrying yourself with confidence and grace. Friendliness and Courtesy: Good humor and respect for others. Your taste contributes to your style, turn to Power Point #7. People who have taste can easily pick out what pants, blouses and scarves should go together. Part of developing taste is identifying which fabrics look good with others and which colors both suit your skin tone and body type. Discuss the difference in fabrics and how they respond to your body. Power Point #8 Fabrics and their Impact Matt Fabrics - make you look thinner and shiny fabrics reflect the light making you appear larger. Natural Fabrics have the highest quality of image e.g. wool and cotton. One hundred percent superfine wool suits, look great, feel great and last the longest. Blends: Look of fabrics with at least 85% natural fiber e.g. wool and only 15% man-made fiber for easy laundering and a great compromise between image and manageability. 83

6 Instructor Knowing which fabric best fits you in conjunction with the best color for you can help you step out of the shadows. The Power of Color Knowing which colors most enhance your skin tone is crucial when coordinating your wardrobe. Color gives garments life and either draws people to you or repels them away. Review the following color tips with students and distribute the color page handout to assist students in further understanding the impact of colors. Dark cool colors (navy, black and charcoal), are seen as authoritarian ad credible. However, black suites are not recommended for many professional environments, as they are severe and unfriendly. Contrast is a vital factor in impression management. Contrast means color difference, and it literally wakes up your outfit. When low contrast is worn, it washed one out and makes one invisible. Activity Color Swatches Black White Red Green Yellow Brown High Contrast (bright, dark combinations). Power dressing, often results in others feeling inferior. (black suite and red accessories) Medium Contrast (light dark combinations). The most friendly and professionally effective. (dark blue site and yellow accessories) Low Contrast (little or no color difference between garments). This combination is seen as elegant and even at times fashionable, but in business or whenever presence is required, it will not accomplish your goals. (light blue and peach) After reviewing color contrasts, give students an opportunity to compare colors by allowing students to hold color swatches next them to see which colors looks best. Give them an opportunity to try different contrasts in colors so they can get a better understanding of your contrast description. After discussion on color and fabrics, turn discussion to their personal style and give them a chance to identify their own personal style. Distribute the What s Your Style, handout so that students will have an opportunity to review the different types of styles. 84

7 What s Your Style? Handout SPORTY STYLE Sporty style projects a casual image and is characterized by a friendly/approachable look. The appearance is wholesome,. This person does not think in terms of outfits but pieces they can mix and match. Minimal accessories and makeup. ELEGANT STYLE Elegant style projects a refined and stately image and is characterized by a cultivated and polished look. The appearance is impeccably put together from head to toe. Clothes and accessories are top quality worn for status and prestige. A great deal of thought goes into the look. Very sophisticated. This woman value quality as much as style. She is always well-groomed. Her clothes fit to a T. FEMININE STYLE Feminine style projects a romantic image and is characterized by a soft look. The appearance is gentle, pristine and delicate. Clothes and accessories are ladylike and dainty, worn modestly to cover the body. This style conveys family and home oriented. It is especially appealing to men, non-threatening and encourages communication. The wardrobe is comprised of soft dresses, skirts and blouses. ALLURING STYLE Alluring style projects a sexy and glamorous image and is characterized by a daring and provocative look. The appearance is sensuous, uninhibited and exciting. This style reveals and emphasizes the feminine form. Clothing and accessories are worn to reveal the body and attract male attention. The fewer the clothing the better layering is never considered. Nothing must hide or conceal the body. The woman who wears Alluring selects clothing primarily to flatter her body. Fashion is secondary. CREATIVE STYLE Creative style projects an original and artistic image and is characterized by a free spirited and independent look. The appearance is eclectic, unconventional and imaginative. It is an individualized, one of a kind way of dressing with no rules or guidelines, which can make it hard to define. However, the message is understood by everyone who sees you dressed in this style. Clothing and accessories are extreme either excessive or minimal. Outfits are created to express the wearer s personality. Clothing becomes an expression of artistic self. 85

8 DRAMATIC STYLE Dramatic style projects a fashionable and sophisticated image and is characterized by an attention getting star recognition look because the clothing is striking and exaggerated. The appearance is striking and severe. Clothes are pared to a minimum to show off the line of the garment or to set off a statement accessory such as a fabulous hat or sunglasses. The main focus for Dramatic style is the face and shoulder area. Dramatic Hats, big hair, or slicked back short hair, large sunglasses all call attention to head area. Jackets are an integral part of the wardrobe, however, there is always an element of exaggeration broad shoulders or extreme lengths. Adapted from Alyce Parsons What s my Style? Give students time to select their style. After the discussion on style, turn the discussion to defining Body Types. Explain knowing their bodies and being comfortable with it will help you select the correct clothes, fabrics, cuts and patterns. Instructor 86

9 Defining Your Body Type or Body Style Introduction In the field of image, the term body type, or body style, describes the shape of one s body. Traditionally, body types were divided into four general categories. In other words, no matter male or female, your body type could best be defined as a banana, rectangle, apple, pear or hourglass. Traditional Body Types Power Point #9 Body Type. Banana/Rectangle Apple Pear Hourglass Body Type Power Point #9 Banana Apple Pear Hourglass The Banana Doesn t have much of a waist. Shoulders, arms and hips are all the same. The Apple History of Body Types The Pear Has a round Has a big bottom midsection and and small chest and small legs and arms. waist. The Hourglass Chest and bottom are both larger than your waist. The history of body types begins with what was accepted based on the woman s location, activity, and financial standing. The perception of beauty was based upon European perception During the Victorian Age, women were plump and they wore corsets to accentuate their hips and breasts. Common stomach and digestive problems resulted in wearing these restraints daily Women became more slender because they began to be introduced to athletics, and doctors began to relate bad health to being overweight More of the hourglass figure was admired as flappers constrained themselves to appear shapely. 87

10 1950 A thin woman with a large bust line was considered most attractive. The voluptuous (size 16) Marilyn Monroe set a new standard for women who now needed to rebuild the curves they had previously tried to bind and restrain s to Present Day From the 60 s until today, western societies have been constantly focused on thin: however, the obesity problem in America is skyrocketing and among urban youth it has reached epidemic proportions. In the field of etiquette, Body Types are studied because they are important in determining which styles, cuts and textures best compliment one s body Open this section by briefly reviewing the traditional body types. Review Power Point #9 if technology is available. As you review each body type, ask students to name what body type best describes them. After identifying the traditional body types, turn discussion to the Thyroid Body Type. Instructor Power Point #10 Metabolic Body Types Explain to students most women are shaped not based on fruit, but on how they gain weight. In the urban community, the Thyroid Body Type is most common, because most African Americans gain weight-based on their thyroid activity and genetics. Review the description to Metabolic Body Styles, and watch how students identify with the real sizes described through the Metabolic Body Model. The Metabolic Body Model Power Point #10. Android Gynaoid Lymphatic Thyroid Metabolic Body Typing is the science of discovering how your body process food to produce energy. Android Gynaoid Body Type Compared to Compared to the pear rectangle or banana shape shape 88 Lymphatic Body Type Compared to the apple shape Thyroid Body Type Compare to hourglass

11 Leader After posting the Metabolic Power Point, distribute the Metabolic Handout. Thyroid Body Type Compared to Hourglass Clothes Do s Elongate the Figure Dresses that enhance curve with wrap skirts, and full skirts. Cinch waist to highlight Soft fabrics that drape over hips Ideal... Overweight Clothes Don'ts Boxy jackets and sweaters Tight clothes that cling Overly plugging necklines Empire waistlines which hide waist The Thyroid body type is characterized by a fine narrow bone structure and long limbs. This body type often has a race-horse or grey hound appearance. Many dancers and models belong to this body type. Thyroid types often crave stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine and artificial sweeteners, and may miss meals. They often have problems with unstable blood sugar levels, which can cause fatigue and cravings for sugar and stimulants. Generally speaking, thyroid types do not gain weight easily and have a very high metabolic rate. Of all the body types they are least likely to develop cellulite and if it does occur, it is on the buttocks and back of the thighs. Gynaeoid Body Type Compared to Pear Shape Clothes Do s Create width above the waist Use eyes up, accessories Vertical lines Two piece dressing for best fit Clothes Don'ts Jackets that stop at the fullest part of the hips Bulky shirts Halter tops if shoulders are narrow Raglan sleeves Horizontal pleats Dark tops and light bottoms Ideal... Overweight The Gynaeoid body type is the curvy shape with small to medium shoulders tapering to a small waist and then flaring below to wide curvaceous hips. Weight gain occurs only on the thighs and lower buttocks and gives a very feminine and curvy shape. Many gynaeoid types will have a big problem with cellulite accumulating around the upper thighs and buttocks. If they try to lose weight with just any old low-fat low-calorie diet, it can be quite frustrating because weight will tend to come off easily from areas where there is not a problem, while the thighs and buttocks retain their fatty deposits and cellulite. They often have a hormonal imbalance called estrogen dominance which means that there is too much estrogen compared to progesterone. They often crave foods combining high amounts of fat and sugar, which will increase their sensitivity to estrogen, leading to more cellulite in the buttocks and thighs. They do well with plant hormones (phyto-estrogens), which have a balancing effect and help them to reduce their estrogen dependent weight gain. 89

12 Android Body Type Clothes Don'ts Compared to Rectangle or Banana Shape Boxy, short or wide jackets Clothes Do s Wide or contrasting color belts Create curves Horizontal lines or Sculptured, shaped jackets patterns Shoulder pads to create and illusion of a waist Flared skirts cut on bias, skirts with pleats, tulip skirt High waist skirts/pants Graceful flowing styles Ideal... Overweight The Android body type has broad shoulders and strong muscular limbs. The trunk is somewhat straight up and down and there is not much of a waist. The pelvis is narrow and the hips do not flare. Android types have an anabolic metabolism, which means that they tend to be body- building and will gain weight in the upper part of their body so that they may become apple-shaped. Most of their weight gain occurs on the front of the abdomen. They build muscle mass easily and make good athletes. They tend to produce more male hormones than do the other body types. Android types tend to crave foods that are high in cholesterol and salt. The body turns cholesterol into steroid hormones, which will have a body building effect. This may lead to some cellulite in the abdominal area, trunk and upper buttocks, but not below the hips. Lymphatic Body Type Compared to Apple Shape Clothes Do s De-emphasize the waistline Broaden shoulder line Styles that bypass the waist Vertical/geometric prints Eyes up, accessories Clothes Don'ts Bulky sweaters Thick belts Tight clothing or styles that draw attention to the waist Ideal... Overweight Lymphatic body types gain weight all over the body, and have a cuddly baby doll appearance. Weight gain occurs very easily because lymphatic types have a very low metabolic rate. They also have a dysfunctional lymphatic system resulting in generalized fluid retention, which makes them look fatter than they are. They are prone to deposits of fat swollen with lymphatic fluid, which can cause severe cellulite. This type of cellulite gives them thick puffy limbs so that it is hard to see their bone structure. They often avoid exercise and crave dairy products, both of which will exacerbate their cellulite. 90

13 Instructor After reviewing the different body types, ask students to identify their body type. After they respond, inform them the best way to determine their body type is to measure their body to determine their measurements. If there is not enough time for measurements, you can close the discussion and body types with the following exercise. Pass out the Body Style Profile Sheet if time permits. Measurements Step One: Measure around the rib cage directly beneath your bust and add 5 to the measurement. This is the 32/36 etc. Step Two: Determine what cup fits best (A,B,C,D,DD). Make sure breasts are not bulging out of the top, bottom or sides of the bra. Personal Style Profile Sheet Put a check next to your body type Pear Hourglass Apple Banana Body Measurements Weight Chest Arms Waist Hips Thighs Calves Clothes Size Dress Size Pants Blouse Bras Shoes Good Colors Bad Colors After discussion on style, move to discussion on standing, walking and sitting. 91

14 Now that you have discussed, turn your discussion to Poise and Grace. Explain proper standing, sitting and walking all begin with proper posture. Distribute the Proper Posture Handout. Review briefly each point important to having good posture. Instruct students on how to properly hold their head. I. Standing Properly/ Head Power Point 2 Don t sag your head to the side or forward. It makes your shoulders slump and curves your back. Pulling your head up helps you breathe better, straightens your back, and pulls your stomach in for a slimmer look. Instruct students to pull their heads up from the back first not the chin. Instruct students to lift their heads up and drop their shoulders until they feel a slight tug. Keep as much space as possible between their shoulders and head. 92

15 Instructor Walk around and observe them standing properly. Instruct students to pull their heads up from the back first not the chin. Instructor While observing their posture, hold a pencil vertical from the bottom of the ear lobe to the shoulder to make sure each student is holding their head and standing properly, which should line up with the center of our shoulder bone. Shoulders Power Point #12 Proper Shoulder Placement Bad posture becomes worse when you slump your shoulders forward. It is equally bad to thrust your shoulders backwards. Slumping forward or backward misaligns your entire body. Your feet should be planted firmly underneath you. Note: Don t hold your shoulders high, because it makes you walk like a linebacker. Also don t lock your knees while standing, students could pass out. Instructor Remind students about their shoulders and the placement of their feet. After students practice standing, ask them to practice walking. Depending on the size of the class, you can invite students to demonstrate how they currently walk. After they demonstrate, discuss the proper way to walk. Turn to Power Point #13 to demonstrate proper walking stance or demonstrate yourself. 93

16 Walking Power Point #13 Arms Your arms should fall naturally to the side. Don t stiffen your arms or hold your hand clinched closed. Bend your elbows slightly and rest your thumbs at your side seams. Tummy Feet Instructor Tuck in your tummy. No matter what your size, good posture will lengthen out your midsection so you will appear smaller. Tighten your stomach muscles and tuck in your bottom. It will help you not twist and wiggle. If you close your legs and slightly bend your knees, you can point your feet forward and stand perfectly. Never put the majority of your weight on one leg or foot, learn to distribute your weight evenly. Place foot slightly in front of the other to stand more elegantly. Allow students to practice walking briefly. After the walking discussion ends, go over the proper way to sit. Sitting properly in social settings is vital. The following tips will help students learn to sit properly. Power Point #14 Sitting Properly Power Point #14 Sitting Properly Remember Back up to the chair until you feel the edge of the chair on the back of both of your legs. Place one leg further back to get your balance. Begin lowering yourself while placing your hands on the seat of the chair. Keep your hips tucked beneath you as you sit. Sit on the edge of the chair; then slide gracefully back into place. While Seated Instructor Instruct students to remember to sit tall with their knees and ankles together, one foot slightly ahead of the other, hands resting slighting in their laps, keeping their palms upward. When crossing your legs, cross them well above the knees, so that both legs may be held closer together. Press the hanging foot close to the ankle of the other foot. Point toes downward or both knees together, cross ankles and draw legs over to one side. Keep legs in front of the chair, never draw them under your seat as to hide them. 94

17 Instructor Explain to students that part of presenting themselves includes how they care for themselves as well. Next, take some time to review basic grooming habits. Ask students to describe their morning routine. After reviewing their responses move to the personal grooming presentation and work through the grooming products. Instructor Display the personal grooming items you have for demonstration. Giving them grooming gift bags is a nice touch if available. Go through the personal grooming flip chart/power Point #15. Explain to students the need for the grooming items needed to maintain one s image. Personal Grooming Scent is a powerful thing. Smelling clean and fresh is imperative for students. Bathing and showering daily refreshes you and keeps you clean and bacteria free. Explain to student there are two basic forms of soap, and they are as follows: Deodorant Soaps Good for those who play sports or sweat a lot. The only draw back is this type of soap is extremely drying to the skin. Moisturizing Soap Comes in both liquids and solids and are very good for moisturizing the skin and for sensitive skin. Fragrance After bathing spray your body with a soft scent. If you do it while your body is still wet the scent will penetrate your skin and last longer. Instructor Activity (Optional) Allow students to test different scents and oils to see which fragrances they most like. There is nothing worse than talking to someone with bad breath. Explain to students that they should take care of their breath daily by brushing their teeth, flossing and 95

18 using mouth wash. At school, carry breath mints for after breakfast and lunch. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day, which includes brushing them in the morning when you wake up and at night before you go to bed. Students should have pleasant breath. Students should brush their teeth daily. Students should floss their teeth. Students should keep mints in their purse. Make sure you brush your tongue when brushing your teeth. Some bad breath is caused by a medical problem. Your dentist will be able to examine you and help determine the best course of action if the proceeding steps don t eliminate your bad breath. Urban Polish Urban youth have a distinct style and swagger when wearing their clothing. Their hair accessories and style cause urban youth to stand out in a crowd. Explain to students that possessing their own sense of style is important to maintaining their own individuality, but it is also important to distinguish what clothing is appropriate in different settings. Close the class by reminding student to take the week to observe their image. Leave the final urban tip with students and answering any questions they may have. Turn the class back over to the contact. 96

19 Image Etiquette Wrap Up Quick Class Reference Session Focus Visual Impression Body Type Analysis Poise/Grace Visual Impression Style Fabric Selection Clothes Clusters Body Type Analysis Traditional Body Types Metabolic Body Types Dressing for your Body Type Poise and Grace Sitting Walking Standing 97

20 Image Etiquette Power Point Power Point #1 Power Point #2 Image Image is all about establishing a deliberate favorable impression to assist others in forming a perception about you. First Impressions First impressions are formed based on 55% of visual impressions Power Point #3 4 Components of Visual Impression Your credibility Your likeability Your personal attractiveness Your confidence Power Point #4 Components of Your Image Appearance Grooming Poise and Grace Power Point #5 Style A mode of fashion as in dress such as elegance, smartness. Power Point #6 Six Elements of Style Appropriateness Simplicity Confidence Poise Naturalness Friendliness and Courtesy Power Point #7 Taste A sense of what is fitting, harmonious or beautiful. Power Point #8 Fabrics and Their Impact Matt Fabrics Natural Fabrics Blends 98

21 Image Etiquette Power Point Power Point #9 Traditional Body Types Power Point #10 Metabolic Body Types Power Point #11 Proper Posture Power Point #12 Proper Should Placement Power Point #13 Proper Walking Power Point #14 Proper Sitting 99

22 Session Self-Assessment Questions 1. Define the session s key terms: Image: Poise: Grace: Hygiene: Grooming: Posture: Charm: Presence: 2. Describe the 5 common mistakes made when walking, standing and sitting. 3. Describe the three components of image. #1 Poise and Grace #2 Appearance #3 Grooming 100

23 4. List some clothing tips for urban youth. Applications Self Assessment Questions 1. Prioritize the following areas of image you plan to focus on. Grooming Presence Clothing 2. Discuss the importance of one s image. 3. Discuss your image and how you feel others perceive you. 101

24 Critical Thinking Questions After studying Image Etiquette, answer the following questions. 1. Discuss the importance of your personal image and how it brands you. 2. Discuss your plan of focus during the Image Etiquette Workshop and how youth can benefit from this focus. 3. What are some of mistakes you ve seen people make in their image and how can they improve? 102

25 What s Your Style? Handout SPORTY STYLE Sporty style projects a casual image and is characterized by a friendly/approachable look. The appearance is wholesome,. This person does not think in terms of outfits but pieces they can mix and match. Minimal accessories and makeup. ELEGANT STYLE Elegant style projects a refined and stately image and is characterized by a cultivated and polished look. The appearance is impeccably put together from head to toe. Clothes and accessories are top quality worn for status and prestige. A great deal of thought goes into the look. Very sophisticated. This woman value quality as much as style. She is always well-groomed. Her clothes fit to a T. FEMININE STYLE Feminine style projects a romantic image and is characterized by a soft look. The appearance is gentle, pristine and delicate. Clothes and accessories are ladylike and dainty, worn modestly to cover the body. This style conveys family and home oriented. It is especially appealing to men, non-threatening and encourages communication. The wardrobe is comprised of soft dresses, skirts and blouses. ALLURING STYLE Alluring style projects a sexy and glamorous image and is characterized by a daring and provocative look. The appearance is sensuous, uninhibited and exciting. This style reveals and emphasizes the feminine form. Clothing and accessories are worn to reveal the body and attract male attention. The fewer the clothing the better layering is never considered. Nothing must hide or conceal the body. The woman who wears Alluring selects clothing primarily to flatter her body. Fashion is secondary. CREATIVE STYLE Creative style projects an original and artistic image and is characterized by a free spirited and independent look. The appearance is eclectic, unconventional and imaginative. It is an individualized, one of a kind way of dressing with no rules or guidelines, which can make it hard to define. However, the message is understood by everyone who sees you dressed in this style. Clothing and accessories are extreme either excessive or minimal. Outfits are created to express the wearer s personality. Clothing becomes an expression of artistic self. 103

26 DRAMATIC STYLE Dramatic style projects a fashionable and sophisticated image and is characterized by an attention getting star recognition look because the clothing is striking and exaggerated. The appearance is striking and severe. Clothes are pared to a minimum to show off the line of the garment or to set off a statement accessory such as a fabulous hat or sunglasses. The main focus for Dramatic style is the face and shoulder area. Dramatic Hats, big hair, or slicked back short hair, large sunglasses all call attention to head area. Jackets are an integral part of the wardrobe, however, there is always an element of exaggeration broad shoulders or extreme lengths. Adapted from Alyce Parsons What s my Style? 104

27 Metabolic Body Types Thyroid Body Types Hour Glass Long Limbs Greyhound Appearance Long and Lean High metabolic Rate Ideal..Overweight Gynaeoid Body Types Pear Curvy Shape Medium shoulder, Small waist, curvaceous Hips Ideal...Overweight Clothes Does Clothes Don ts Clothes Does Clothes Don ts Wrap styles, full Skirts Cinching waist to highlight V necks or open U necks Boxy jackets and sweaters Tight clothes that cling Overly plugging necklines Empire waist lines Wrap skirts Full shirts Soft fabrics that drape over hips Jackets that stop at the fullest part of the hips Bulky shirts Halter tops if shoulders are narrow Raglan sleeves Horizontal pleats Dark tops and light bottoms Android Body Types Banana Lymphatic Body Types Apple Broad shoulders Muscular limps Not much of a waist Ideal..Overweight Gain weight all over the body Chubby limbs Soft appearance Ideal..Overweight Clothes Does Clothes Don ts Clothes Does Clothes Don ts Create curves Sculptured, shaped jackets Shoulder pads to create and illusion of a waist Flared skirts cut on bias, skirts with pleats, tulip skirt High waist skirts/pants Graceful flowing styles Boxy, short or wide jackets Wide or contrasting color belts Horizontal lines or patterns De-empahasize the waistline Broaden shoulder line Styles that bypass the waist Vertical/geometric prints Eyes up, accessories Bulky sweaters Thick belts Tight clothing or styles that draw attention to the waist 105

28 Personal Style Profile Sheet Put a check next to your body type Pear Hourglass Apple Banana Body Measurements Weight Chest Arms Waist Hips Thighs Calves Clothes Size Dress Size Pants Blouse Bras Shoes Good Colors Bad Colors 106

29 Proper Posture Handout 107

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