This course introduces students to the individual and psychological aspects of apparel. Topics include the use of color in wardrobes, the variety of styles and uses that comprise a wardrobe, the elements of individual preference, and the psychology behind personal appearance and individuality of clothing selection and personal appearance.
Use of Color in Wardrobes
Add Color to Your Wardrobe
Guide to women's fashion from About.com (information for the general population)
Psychology Behind Personal Appearance
Chic Theory Article written by Joanne Finkelstein in Australian Humanities Review (article is protected by copyright)
Color Psychology
Article from Infoplease.com that discusses the connection between color and mood
Worth Global Style Network
WGSN
This is a free resource that provides fashion forecasting and trend analysis, the latest fashion news, reports from trade shows and runways, and color images. Access requires a PIN. Please ask your instructor, or contact wolresources@westwood.edu.
