Mastering the basics The ultimate guide to basic pieces, period. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Mastering the basics The ultimate guide to basic pieces, period.

First and foremost... Dressing with style means doing two things: knowing what wearing smarter finding them goes with what trying them clothes getting a good quality/ following some not making mistakes finding your price ratio simple advice personal style The Kinowear Program is goign to teach you all of this

Essential pieces of clothing Any wardrobe worthy of being called so contains a number of basics: essential items that should form the core of your wardrobe and the foundation of your outfits. It's down to you to choose them according to your personal preferences, and, more importantly, what you're going to learn from the Kinowear Program... Don't worry, you're not going For example, it's up to you to decide to be graded! whether you want your clothes to have an elegant or a laid-back vibe.

Shoes An infinite number of variations to select from! Smart shoes: a “dressy” pair: brogues or derby shoes a pair of boots: less formal but just as elegant More casual : Choose according to your tastes. a pair of sneakers: obligatory unless you want to be an ayatollah of classic elegance a “nice” pair: desert boots if you want to be understated; combat boots or work boots for a more rugged look

Pants A must have: jeans raw or washed? what kind of wash? Other pants : A smart pair: woolen pants a casual pair: chinos, principally! A pair of pants other than jeans is a totally underestimated piece.

Lightweight tops T-shirts ! basic t-shirts intermediate t-shirts designer t-shirts Shirts formal shirts casual shirts You need to know how to choose these perfectly.

Knitwear Heavy knitwear: cardigans sweaters Lighter knitwear: more cardigans! more sweaters! Or how not to die of cold this winter...

Jackets You can't do without this one! color? size? details to look for?

But that's not all... Once you've learnt how to choose clothes, you'll move onto the second part of the Kinowear Program how to put them together. You'll learn everything you need to know about : colors contrasts common style mistakes and other surprises...

What now ? Obviously, you don't have to go out and buy everything ! There are two routes you can take...

I want to be: Your tastes Your age Your aspirations Classy Laid Back Your environment Your budget Your Both are possible! personality

Don't worry if... You don't know what your tastes are – they'll come with time and practice You're not sure what you want yet You're scared of making a mistake – because, actually, the risk of wearing an outfit that is totally at odds with who you are and what you want is non- existent! You need to put things into perspective.

An example of how to do both “laid-back” and “elegant”...

See you next time! No, you're not allowed to model your style on your favorite historical figure! No costumes in the XVIII– sorry...