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MODULE 3 and 4: FASHION

Subject Code: OAC6

Subject Title: Personal and Professional Development

I. MODULE TITLE: ACCESSORIES AND MEN’S FASHION

II. MODULE DESCRIPTION:

Personal and Professional Development starts with a basic introduction of personality.
It then goes on to look at personality psychology, and the main influences on personality
development. You will also delve into looking at basic personality traits, including values and
beliefs. You will learn about your own personality and how you can use that information in career
choices and to make changes. You will also learn about some personality disorders and how to put
all the information together to use it to your personal or career advantage.

This deals with holistic approach to personality development. It aims to develop self-
confidence and enhance self- esteem by providing students with techniques to achieve personal
success through self- motivation, assertiveness and projecting professionalism. It prepares
students to deal with people at different levels by adjusting to situations and circumstances in a
corporate environment. It emphasizes business etiquette and the Code of Ethics of Professionals

III. EXPECTED OUTCOME/ OBJECTIVES: At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the parts of men’s fashion

2. Choose the proper style of each piece of man’s wardrobe
3. Identify men’s formal and informal wear
4. Identify the history and development of fashion accessory
5. Define fashion accessory correctly
6. Enumerate kinds of fashion accessory projects/products
7. Discuss different kinds of fashion accessory projects/products
8. Evaluate the relevance of fashion accessory

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IV. PRE-TEST
____________________ 1. It is an item used to contribute, in a secondary manner, to the wearer's
outfit, often used to complete an outfit and chosen to specifically complement the wearer's look.
____________________ 2. a dress code used for occasions that are between formal and informal. This
can be a range of events like weddings or dinner parties at a fancy location.
____________________ 3. a dress code that for men consists of the traditional tuxedo and
accompaniments.
____________________ 4. It is the only article of men’s clothing meant solely for ornamentation.
____________________ 5. requires full dress which, as its name implies, is the highest order of male
civilian attire.

V. LESSON

MEN’S FASHION

Building your Professional Wardrobe

 Buy the essentials – Button up shirts, a dark and light pair of slacks, dark dress shoes and a
simple belt.

 SUITS
o Pants with a matching jacket
o Best material is pure wool or a wool
blend. As for color, navy, charcoal
gray and black are all acceptable.
Patterns, if any, should be muted.
Choose a conservative style that is
versatile.

To recognize a well-made suit, there is more involved than the price tag.
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1. Fabric – the first impression is the suit’s quality. High quality fabric feels smooth, look right,
well-defined and natural.
2. Lining made of rayon is necessary on the chest, back and sleeves.
3. Pockets should be smooth – no wrinkles
4. Pants should have buttons to allow wearing of suspenders
5. Buttons should be made from leather, mother of pearl, brass or ceramic.

When you go shopping for a suit, you should wear the shirt, undershirt, underwear,
cufflinks, tie, shoes, belt and wallet. Bring everything else that you routinely bring with you in
your pocket.

Check the following:

1. Coat length – the bottom of the coat should be long enough to cover the seat of your
pants. The top button should just sit just below your waist
2. Sleeves – the shirt’s sleeves cuffs ending at your wrist bone but extend from your jacket
sleeve by about ½ inch. This is important if you are wearing cuff links.
3. Collar – the back of the coat collar should rest about ½ inch below the back of the shirt
collar.
4. Lapels – should not extend no more than halfway to the shoulder
5. Shoulders – padding on the shoulders go in and out of style so just stay where it is
comfortable for your size and shape
6. Armholes – be sure they are cut high enough

Trousers and Pants

1. Waist – your trousers/ pants should be secured at the waist of just below the navel.
2. There should be ample room at the crotch. You should be comfortable, not pulling or
tagging at the seat and thighs.
3. Length – they should be long enough so that the crease is about 4 inches above the shoe’s
heel.

Caring for your suit (Jackets and Pants)

1. Do not wear your suit on 2 consecutive days. Let it rest.

2. Brush – give it a quick brushing to take out the lint and dust.
3. Hang properly – before hanging, empty the pockets and fasten buttons. Hang the pants
upside down by the cuffs to prevent creases.
4. Avoid dry cleaning often. Wash by hand and steam cleaned every 10 usage.

 SHIRTS

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o Best material is cotton or cotton blend. Long

sleeve shirts are more professional than
short sleeve.
o A shirt with a crisp well- shaped collar and
cuffs and material that does not wrinkle
shows the world that your good taste does
not end with your suit.
o When buying a shirt, pay attention to shape
and size of collar and the quality of material.
o Keep your collar points 3 inches long and the
width of the spread from being too narrow
or too wide.
o Stripped and patterned shirts are considered
more casual but they are still considered for
business.
o It is better to select sleeves of a longer size
because shirts shrink after 3 washes.
o Sleeve length should be measured from the center of the back of your collar , to one
inch below your wristbone

 Jewelry
o Keep to a minimum
o Wedding bands and a watch are a maximum. Watches if warn should be conservative
and not flashy. No earrings or bracelets.
 Ties
o Ties should reach the top of your belt
buckle.
o If you don’t know how to tie a tie correctly,
learn or have someone help you.
o It is the only article of men’s clothing meant
solely for ornamentation.
o Your tie should coordinate well with your
suits and jackets.
o Buy quality ties
 Those made from 100% silk, stain
resistant.
 They do no wrinkle
o Patterns
 Club -a tie repeating patterns of
clubs is served to identify
membership in certain clubs
 Paisley – a tie with curved
teardrops

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 Plaid – of at least 3 colors, composed of lines or bars crossing at right angles.

Used for casual wear
 Dots – small dots known as pin dots are considered among the more casual
patterns
 The tie for formal wear has no patterns. It is plain of a color that match your
outfit.
o Colors
 Compliment your suit
 Enhance your appearance, do not over power it

HOW TO TIE A KNOT

o Bow ties – come in as many patterns and fabrics as a regular tie but there are only 3
classic shapes for bow ties. They are more popularly used in the evening and can be
bought ready – made. Just clip it on.
 Butterfly – has ends that flair as they extend outward to straight
edges. The most common shape of bow tie.
 Bat’s wing – narrower than the butterfly. Its edges are pointed
 Straight or Thistle – extends straight outward. The narrowest bow
tie and the least common style of the three. Edges are usually
straight but they can be pointed.

 Belts or Suspenders

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o Never wear both a belt and a suspender at the same time. There’s no need to it. It’s
redundant.
o A belt is as appropriate as suspenders for wearing with a suit or sport jacket although
suspenders remain the only choice for black tie or white tie.
o Don’t wear a belt if you wear a vest: a belt creates a bulge and a buckle ruins the look
of simplicity of the vest ant the trousers.
o You should wear a tie if you wear suspenders because a four-in-hand provides
aesthetic balance by adding to the vertical suspender lines, and helps creates the
dressier look that suspenders have come to convey.
o A bow tie spiff’s up a man’s appearance when he wears suspenders

 Shoes
o Best material is leather. Shoes can be with or without shoe ties.
o The laces- basic shoe style that is appropriate for work. These are for more formal wear
o The more common ones for work are the loafers (moccasins) or the one that look like
driving shoes, but are of leather or leatherette.
o Sandals or flip flops are not worn at work
o Slippers are definitely out
 Socks
o the only requirement of socks is that they match the color of your shoes and slacks,
and that they cover or reach mid-calf. Exposing skin due to short socks is not
professional
 Grooming
o keep hair, nails, and teeth well maintained.
o hair should be short and well kept. Get a nice haircut. Beards and mustaches project a
less professional image.
 Accessories
o should be kept to a minimum.
o Eyeglasses or sunglasses- remember to keep it simple
o Watches – metals one for work and leather strapped ones for evening
o Bags, necklace and earings are not for work. A briefcase is necessary to hold papers.
o Wallets are the billfold wallets and the travelling wallets to hold passports and tickets.
o Men: vests, cuff links, and ties should match the rest of your outfit, but don’t wear all
at once.
o Cuff links
- Traditionally connected by a small chain and were usually made of black onyx,
a stone that remains a popular choice for daywear. Other standard cuff links
are those made of gold, silver or mother pearl.
- you must wear cuff links when you wear a tuxedo, and wear them with
matching shirt studs.
- Black onyx cuff links are appropriate for formal wear and for business attire.
- Emeralds can also be worn with black tie attire although they maybe a bit
flashy for business wear.
- Mother of pearl cuff links are the most appropriate for white tie.
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- Classic Cuff links

 Double-faced- links with two identical faces; most elegant
 Pushthrough – links with bulbous ends
 Hinged-back- non matched links;links with bar on the inside
 Silk-knot – are not quite dressy
 Chain - cuff links made of metals or of stones
 Snap-on - snap together; dates back to the first decades of the century
 Body Modifications
o Tattoos should be covered, whether with clothing, shoes or make up.
o Piercings
 Think wisely before you get something done- even if you get your nose pierced
you will still have a scar your employer might see. Men should have no
piercings visible

Terms of Dress
For the office or school the most common is formal and uniform clothing. For evening wear or formal
occasion, the most acceptable dress for men is the barong tagalog or coat and tie and of course the
tuxedo in the most formal occasions.
Casual
 Casual dress denotes sports or relaxed attire and appropriate for casual gathering, pool parties,
casual suppers or sporting event.
 Think of what you would wear to a company picnic
 Plain t-shirt or polo with khakis, jeans, or shorts
 Casual dress DOES NOT include:
o Short shorts or shirts with profanity or graphics Know what is appropriate!
Semiformal
Semi formal is a dress code used for occasions that are between formal and informal. This can
be a range of events like weddings or dinner parties at a fancy location. how to dress semi
formal:
 Wear the right shirt. For semi-formal attire, you'll need to wear a button-down shirt. The most
classic and dependable look will be the white button-down shirt, but you can have a little more
fun with semi-formal attire and pick a shirt with a subtle pattern or stripes if you're attending a
daytime semi-formal event

 Wear the right suit. You still have to wear a suit to a semi-formal event -- just remember to
avoid the tuxedo. For daytime events, wear a light suit, a stroller or a director's coat, or a jacket
in black or dark gray wool. For nighttime events, wear a dark charcoal or a midnight blue suit.
Make sure the suit slacks fit your form and aren't too loose, too tight, or wrinkled.

 Wear the right accessories. You can wear a simple tie that matches your suit for a semi-formal
event. The tie should be light for a light-colored suit and dark for a dark-colored suit. You can

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have some fun and pick a tie with stripes or a fun pattern, as long as it isn't too silly. You should
wear a simple black belt with your pants, one that isn't too thick.

 Wear the right shoes. For semi-formal attire, wear lace-up shoes, dressy loafers, or Oxfords. For
night-time events, you can wear shined leather shoes. Pair your shoes with dark dress socks.

 Groom correctly. Remember to take a nice shower, style your hair, and shave your face before
attending a semi-formal event. If your hair is getting long, make sure you cut it before you
attend the event, or you will look disheveled. Take time with your appearance before you leave
the house. Make sure your shoes are clean, your shirt is tucked in, and your collar is fixed
appropriately.

• Ranges from not wearing a tie, to wearing jeans and sandals

Our advice: Keep it neutral, keep it covered, keep it classy.

 It might mean wearing a polo instead of a button up shirt

– Tie not needed
• You can step away from the basic colors of blue, white and gray slightly
– Light pastel colors are acceptable
 You don’t want to be too casual, but you also don’t want to be too dressy
– If you show up to work in a full three-piece suit on a casual day people will have their
opinions about your dress as well
 Most important thing:
o Know what is appropriate
 – If you don’t know ask!
 Most businesses will have their clothing guidelines outlined in the employee
handbook
Formal
 Formal and evening wear are general terms for clothing suitable for formal social events, such
as a wedding, formal garden party or dinner, débutante cotillion, dance, or race. The Western
style of formal evening dress, characterized by black and white garments, has spread through
many countries; it is almost always the standard formal social dress. It is categorized into two,
Black tie and white tie.

Black Tie
Black Tie is a dress code that for men consists of the traditional tuxedo and accompaniments: a
black dinner jacket and matching trousers, an optional black formal waistcoat or black
cummerbund, a white formal shirt, a black bow tie or alternatively a black long tie, black dress
socks and black formal shoes. In hot weather a white dinner jacket may be substituted and the
cummerbund is the preferred waist covering.
White Tie

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White Tie requires full dress which, as its name implies, is the highest order of male civilian
attire. With a patrician pedigree dating back to the English Regency its rules are as rigid as its
clothes are resplendent. The dress code is also extremely rare these days as it is associated
with only the most ceremonious of occasions.

REMEMBER: DO’s and DON’TS

• DO:
– Wear deodorant, brush your teeth, trim and polish nails, brush your hair
– Wear appropriate jewelry
– Wear natural looking makeup

• DON’T:
– Don’t wear overpowering cologne or perfume
– Don’t try out elaborate hairstyles
– Don’t wear trendy clothing, keep it classic

“Keep it neutral, keep it classy, keep it covered”

ACCESSORIES

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF FASHION ACCESSORY

A fashion accessory is an item used to contribute, in a secondary manner, to the wearer's

outfit, often used to complete an outfit and chosen to specifically complement the wearer's look.
Fashion accessories can be loosely categorized into two general areas: those that are carried
and those that are worn.
1890’s – age of optimism
- Ragtime
- Men’s fashion (winged shirt collars, sack coat, waistcoat (vest), ascot tie.
1890- 1900 – influenced by Victorian Era
Fashion trends: (corset, bustle)
1900’s – Edwardian Era
- Automobile
- Electricity
- Men’s fashion (1st 3 piece suit, creased and cuffed trousers
1900 – 1910 – fashion trends (shirtwaist, leg O’ mutton sleeves, dust coast, s – curve silhouette)

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1910’s – fashion trends (hobble skirts, bathing suits, bloomers,

1920’s – prohibition
- Age of jazz
- Men’s fashion (pin stripe suits, fedoras, sweaters, knickers, raccoon coat,
- Flapper (long beads, loose fitting dresses with shorter hemlines)
- Costume jewelry
1930’s – movie star influence
- men’s fashion (straight wide leg trousers, sweater)
1940’s – fashion trends: (convertible suits, slacks, Eisenhower jacket, padded shoulder)
1960’s – fashion trends: (miniskirts, pantsuits for women, pillbox hat)
1980’s – (power dressing, preppie, business suits, shoulder pads, khaki, material girl, flounced skirts,
polka dotted crinolines)
1990’s – age of electronics
- technology/ internet
- women (minimalism, retro 60’-70’s, street fashion
- men’s fashion (hip hop influence, grunge/ oversize fit)
Fashion trends repeat every 20 – 30years

Accessories complete the perfect look. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, belts, neckties, and
headwear add finishing touches to many outfits. Some of the types of these accessories are classic and
timeless like the pearl earrings and leather belts, but some were trendy and could be out of fashion
after a while. As fashion changes throughout the years and decades, accessories evolve as well.
Since the beginning of civilization, people have been wearing accessories. The history of fashion
accessories is a lengthy and broad subject, so we will break it down per accessory type.

NECKLACE/CHAINS
- adopted by early civilizations around the world. These are believed to be as old as 40,000
years. The oldest forms of the necklace are made from shells, teeth or bone beads, bird feathers,
carved wood, seeds, stones and other artful natural elements found in the environment.
During the Middle Ages, necklaces replaced brooches as the primary form of jewelry. Gold
chain necklaces with pendants and necklace sets with gemstone were in style.
BRACELETS
- It was made of obsidian. Primitive humans were thought to have formed ancient bangles from
stones, wood, and shells, then later on, from copper and bronze. The ancient Chinese wore bracelets
on wrist made from wood, jade, and gold.
- During Biblical times, bracelets were worn by both men and women, according to Hebrew
Scripture. Some of the oldest-known bracelets were made of gold and bronze
- During the Middle Ages, the bracelet became unfashionable, but it was brought back again
during the 17th century. Women began wearing bangles and wrist accessories made from ribbon
strings. During the Victorian era, charms and pendant-style lockets became a trend in bracelets.
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EARRINGS
-In 1,500 BC Egypt, earrings were worn by both men and women. Ancient Egyptian earrings
were usually mushroom-shaped studs or plugs to be stretched in the earlobe by an enlarged hole.
BELTS
-In ancient Rome, Greece, and Crete, people used it in the form of sash or girdle. Belts were
common for both genders in the Western world, but it was more common for men.
-In the latter part of the 19th century until World War I, the belt was used as a decorative and
utilitarian part of the military uniform.
-During the 20th century, men started wearing leather belts with the purpose of preventing the
pants from falling. Women’s belts, on the other hand, were often made of the same fabric as their
matching dress or coat. Belts of plastic or metal links have also been worn as a trendy fashion accessory
HATS
-Ancient, upper-class Egyptians cover their heads with headdress to keep them cool. In
Mesopotamia, people wore conical hats or those that resemble an inverted vase.
-During the Middle Ages, hats denoted social status. In the late 16th century, women had
structured hats like those of male courtiers.
-A wide range of hats were designed during the 19th century. Women often wore bonnets, but
eventually, it became larger, decorated with flowers, ribbon, feathers, and gauze trimmings. By the
years pass by, more exotic and outrageous designs were made with women’s headwear.

RULES FOR ACCESSORIES

 Moderation is the key.
 Your accessories should be appropriate to the occasion.
 Be certain that you do not rattle because of too many beads or bracelets
 Day and night call for different accessories.
 Avoid ostentation.
 Take a final look in the mirror. If you have doubts take something off

LAWS OF PROPORTION
1. An unbroken line appears longer
2. Height gives the illusion of slenderness
3. Light colors add weight
4. Dark colors diminish weight
5. Light-reflective and shiny fabrics add weight
6. Bulky or heavy fabrics add weight
7. Large patterns add weight
8. Small patterns diminish weight
9. Transparent or clinging fabrics reveal figure faults and perfections
10. Scaled-to-size accessories are the secret to balance
11. Every detail and every accessory must be coordinated with every other detail and accessory of
the total ensemble.

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12. Dramatize your good points

13. Do not dramatize a weak point by dramatizing a good one.

HOW TO SHOP FOR ACCESSORIES

1. Before you leave the house, make sure you know what items you need.
2. Preshop to determine cost and styles available
3. Decide on the size, shape and color of the accessories before buying them
4. Figure out a budget
5. Confine yourself to quality items that will weather changes in fashion
6. Examine the item before buying it
7. Do not be talked into buying something you do not need

Accessories include jewels, scarves, belts, eyeglasses, shoes, hosiery or stockings, hand bags, attache
cases, luggage, umbrellas, hats and gloves

BELTS
 Made of leather, plastic, elastic, metallic chains and straw.
 They range from size 22-32 inches others are adjustable to fit all sizes.
 The width can be narrow or wide. Wide belts are not for short persons
SHOES
 Most necessary and most expensive accessory items.
 They should be purchased for quality not quantity
 The person with limited budget can just have two colors- black and brown
 Avoid spiky heels, wooden clogs, ankle straps and the like in the office
 The most appropriate style is the closed pumps style
 Poorly fitted shoes are uncomfortable and unhealthy
 New pairs should be used for two consecutive days
HOSIERY OR STOCKINGS
 A must for a lady executive
 They come in panty hose, thigh high, knee high or ankle socks.
 Always bring a spare pair in case one gets a run in them
 Shades of hosiery are nude, beige, tan, black, gray and there are light colored shades for parties
 Avoid black stockings and opaque stockings to work
 If you have large legs, use a darker shade than if you had thin legs
HANDBAGS
 Should match the color of your shoes
 Everyday tote, shoulder bag, structured handbag, casual fun bag and an evening basic allows
you to go to work to week end to a night on the town in style.
 Types of bags are box, clutch, pouch with drawstring, shoulder bag and tote
 Shoulder bag is the most popular. It should not hit below waist in the hip area
UMBRELLAS
 Necessary especially when it is raining. The better kind has 10 or more spakes. A solid color
umbrella is the best.

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 Made of nylon, acetate, rayon, and water repellant fabrics.

JEWELRIES
Treasure jewelries which have sentimental as well as intrinsic value. Later will come the more
expensive to mark highlights of your life – engagement, marriage, the birth of children, anniversaries,
professional achievements. They will be yours to wear, to appreciate, to enjoy. But remember
displaying jewelry for ostentatious, show off purposes cheapens both the articles and the wearer. Some
women seem to have talent for wearing gorgeous and expensive jewels without flaunting them,
allowing a single piece to shine, never overdoing it. Certainly, this is the talent well worth cultivating.

THE PEARL NECKLACE STYLES

DOG COLLAR - A wide choker, usually of multiple strands with a jeweled clasp often worn in front
COLLAR - A 12 to 14-inch-long necklace fitted and shaped gently to the lower portion of the neck
BIB - A necklace with more than three strands of different lengths, which fits close to the base of the
neck and extends over the upper part of the chest much as a child’s bib
CHOKER - A 15 to 16-inch-long necklace that drops just above the collarbone
PRINCESS - An 18 to 20-inch-long strand of pearls that falls midway between the collarbone and the
bust
MATINEE - A 20 to 24-inch-long strand of pearls that reaches the center of the bust
OPERA - A 30 to 32-inch-long strand of pearls that falls midway between the bust and waist. May be
wrapped around the neck twice to form a double stranded choker
ROPE - A 45 inch or longer pearl necklace. May be knotted or wrapped several times. Also referred to as
a “sautoir” or a lariat
GRADUATED - A pearl necklace that is strung with the smaller pearls placed on either side of the clasp
graduating to the largest pearls in the center
UNIFORM - pearl necklace that is strung with all one size or nearly equal-sized pearls throughout
KNOTTED - A term used to denote that the string running through the pearls has been tied in a tiny
knot between each pearl and before the clasp. An important step for safety should the
string break, this technique also helps the necklace to hang gracefully

PEARL CARE
 Remember that pearls are produced by living things – they are not minerals like most gems.
They need air and also warmth and therefore become more beautiful with wear.
 Sensitive and tender and damaged by perspiration – remove during sporting activities
 Oil penetrates the skin of the pearls and dims their glow.
 It is necessary to have pearls cleaned at regular intervals by a professional, unless you know
how.
 Should be wiped with a damped cloth or washed gently with a mild soap and rinsed well, then
dried and left out overnight on a dry towel.

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 Avoid spraying hairspray and perfume directly on them, and store in a separate, velvet lined
box to prevent scratching by gold pieces or other sharper stones.
 Never store pearls in plastic bags as they need air

PERFUMES AND COLOGNES

Perfume is a glorious, but complicated form of self-expression, for which selection and restraint are as
essential as they are in the choice of garments. The interaction of body chemistry and perfume
compounds is unpredictable and highly individual, knowledge, forethought and discrimination are
necessary.

THE BASIC PERFUME CLASSES

Single Floral - Captures the scent of a single flower such as rose or lilac and has a dominant floral note.
Floral bouquet - A fragrance composition based on a combination of floral scents. The blend is intricate,
with the flowers given balance and the body by a combination of bases like ambergris, musk
and vetiver.
Spicy - Fragrance with strong or pungent scents from several sources. Spicy scents are made of actual
spices like vanilla, and cinnamon and flowers that possess traces of spicy scents such as
lavender. These scents are both haunting and lingering.
Citrus - The oils of lemon, bergamot, lime and bitter orange blossom are known for their refreshingly
tangy accent.

SHOPPING PERFUMES AND COLOGNES

The four-part method in selecting a personal fragrance are as follows.

1. The Scent Secret

o Fragrances are less powerful in hot, dry environments because the sense of smell is
impaired.
o Fragrances smell stronger in warm, tropical, humid settings
o Fragrances last longer on oily skin and tend to become oversweet
o Delicate fragrances are better for fair skin
o Apply fragrances with luxurious enjoyment on bare body following bath and in stages
while completing toilet. Never risk hurried last-minute dabbing.
o Applying perfume to bare skin in sunlight is dangerous. Chemicals react to ultraviolet
rays and cause skin rashes and dark splotches
o People who smoke never experience the full glory of perfume because the chemicals in
cigarette smoke react badly with those in perfume.

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o Medication or pill can change the skin’s reaction to a fragrance

o A scent may react differently with skin during menstruation
o The warmer the body, the faster the fragrance fades.
o Perfume evaporates when not removed from the bottle
o Save empty perfume bottles and place in dresser drawers and closet.

2. Personal Chemistry
Every perfume will mix with the chemistry of your skin. It takes ten minutes for the true
scent to develop and for you to know its true identity.
3. Layering of Scent
This is the most effective way to wear a fragrance.
 Begin by bathing with scented bath soap
 After bath, apply scented lotion and dust with scented body powder
 Splash on cologne then strokes of perfume on pulse points
The bouquet of perfume unfolds best on thin skin over arteries
4. Potpourri
 A wonderful way to further indulge your sense of smell.
 A fragrant mixture of dry flower petals, spices, herbs and aromatic oils
 Allows to add another dimension to your personal fragrance: if you place
sachet of potpourri among your clothing it will add a lovely depth and surprise
to the scent of your perfume or cologne.

ACTIVITIES:

Accessories:
A. Get a clean sheet of bond paper (any size), fold it into two. On the first column, write Carried on the
second, write Worn.
Then, draw and name 5 popular accessories in each column and identify where that accessories is
made up of.

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B. Brainstorm about fashion accessory. Make a concept map on your notebook. Use Fashion Accessory
as the core of the concept map. (Note: Give words related to fashion accessory)
Then write your own definition of Fashion accessory based on the words given in the concept map.

C. In a 2 clean sheet of bond paper (any size). Imagine the trending fashion during the year 80’s below
and the trending fashion now a days. Then sketch it in a separate coupon bond in a portrait view. Write
your explanation in 3 - 5 sentences at the back of the coupon bond.
D. In blank sheet of paper, sketch your own fashion. Write a brief explanation.

References
 https://prezi.com/0evb9e2wpcd3/basic-wardrobe/
 Personality: For Today’s Young Professional by Amparo E. Santos Ed.D
 https://www.scribd.com/doc/31582163/The-Basic-Wardrobe
 file:///C:/Users/Mah%20Riya/Documents/occ%20files/professional-wardrobe-nbsp-.pdf
 https://www.classycareergirl.com/2017/02/4-ways-wardrobe-choices-can-impact-care

POST TEST:

MEN’S FASHION
1. Why is it important to dress appropriately using good taste?
2. Name some rules in buying a suit
3. Name some rules in buying a dress shirt
4. Name some patterns of ties; what is best for formal occasion

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5. What are the classic cuff links?

6. What is the most important rule that you have to remember in wearing belts or suspenders?
Explain.

ACCESSORIES

A. As fashion changes throughout the years and decades, accessories evolve as well. In your own
perspective how will accessories will evolve (10) ten years after? Write the answer in your notebook.

B. Explain the following?

1. In your own words, what is fashion? Accessories? and fashion accessories
2. Is it important for you to follow the trending fashion in today’s generation? Why?
3. Who is your favorite fashion artist? Why and How does he/ she influenced you?
4. How important fashion accessory in your life?
5. What are accessories? What’s their purpose?
6. Give some rules for proper use of accessories
7. What are some laws of proportion
8. Enumerate and explain some of the accessories
10. How do you buy pearls? What are some types of pearl necklaces?
12. What are some tips for buying perfumes and colognes
13. What are some scent secrets
14. What is potpourri?

THIS MODULE IS GOOD FOR TWO WEEKS

KEY TO CORRECTION
PRE-TEST
1. Fashion accessory
2. Semi formal
3. Black tie
4. Ties
5. White ties

POST TEST
1. Varies on student’s ideas
2. rules in buying a suit
a. Coat length – the bottom of the coat should be long enough to cover the seat of your pants. The top
button should just sit just below your waist
b. Sleeves – the shirt’s sleeves cuffs ending at your wrist bone but extend from your jacket sleeve by about ½
inch. This is important if you are wearing cuff links.
c. Collar – the back of the coat collar should rest about ½ inch below the back of the shirt collar.
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d. Lapels – should not extend no more than halfway to the shoulder

e. Shoulders – padding on the shoulders go in and out of style so just stay where it is comfortable for your
size and shape
f. Armholes – be sure they are cut high enough
3. rules in buying a dress shirt
a. Best material is cotton or cotton blend. Long sleeve shirts are more professional than short sleeve.
b. A shirt with a crisp well- shaped collar and cuffs and material that does not wrinkle shows the world that
your good taste does not end with your suit.
c. When buying a shirt, pay attention to shape and size of collar and the quality of material.
d. Keep your collar points 3 inches long and the width of the spread from being too narrow or too wide.
e. Stripped and patterned shirts are considered more casual but they are still considered for business.
f. It is better to select sleeves of a longer size because shirts shrink after 3 washes.
g. Sleeve length should be measured from the center of the back of your collar, to one inch below your wrist
bone
4. Patterns of ties
i. Club -a tie repeating patterns of clubs is served to identify membership in certain clubs
ii. Paisley – a tie with curved teardrops
iii. Plaid – of at least 3 colors, composed of lines or bars crossing at right angles. Used for casual
wear
iv. Dots – small dots known as pin dots are considered among the more casual patterns
v. The tie for formal wear has no patterns. It is plain of a color that match your outfit.
5. the classic cuff links
1. Double-faced- links with two identical faces; most elegant
2. Pushthrough – links with bulbous ends
3. Hinged-back- non matched links; links with bar on the inside
4. Silk-knot – are not quite dressy
5. Chain - cuff links made of metals or of stones
6. Snap-on - snap together; dates back to the first decades of the century
6. the most important rule that you have to remember in wearing belts or suspenders
a. Never wear both a belt and a suspender at the same time. There’s no need to it. It’s redundant.

ACCESSORIES
A. Varies on students ideas
B. 1. Varies on students ideas
2. Varies on students ideas
3. Varies on students ideas
4. Varies on students ideas
5. Varies on students ideas
6. rules for proper use of accessories
 Moderation is the key.
 Your accessories should be appropriate to the occasion.
 Be certain that you do not rattle because of too many beads or bracelets
 Day and night call for different accessories.
 Avoid ostentation.
 Take a final look in the mirror. If you have doubts take something off
7. laws of proportion
 An unbroken line appears longer
 Height gives the illusion of slenderness
 Light colors add weight
 Dark colors diminish weight
 Light-reflective and shiny fabrics add weight
 Bulky or heavy fabrics add weight
 Large patterns add weight
 Small patterns diminish weight
 Transparent or clinging fabrics reveal figure faults and perfections
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 Scaled-to-size accessories are the secret to balance

 Every detail and every accessory must be coordinated with every other detail and accessory of the total
ensemble.
 Dramatize your good points
 Do not dramatize a weak point by dramatizing a good one.
8. Varies on students ideas
9. Varies on students ideas
10. Varies on students ideas
11. Varies on students ideas
12. Varies on students ideas
13. Varies on students ideas
14. Varies on students ideas

Prepared by:

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MARY R. GAMBOA
Instructor

Noted:

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GEMMA G. ESPINEDA, MBA

Prog. Head, BSOA Dept.

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Recommending Approval:

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RICHARD R. BERMUNDO, MAEng. Ed

Director for Administration

Approved: ______________________

EMERITA R. RELLEVE, Ph. D.

College Administrator

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