Diagnostic (Assign. 1/12)
For your diagnostic, write a two-page response to one of the following articles:
- "I Marie Kondo’d My Wardrobe, Here’s How It Went" (FashionJournal)
- "Fourteen Dressing Rules that Everyone Should Learn Once and For All" (BrightSide)
Requirements:
- MLA Style, including works cited
- Approx. 500 words
Due: Wed 2.7 (via Canvas)

The article "14 Dressing Rules That Everyone Should Learn Once and for All" offers many great tips and guidelines for many aspects of dressing that are suitable for the general public to comprehend and implement. The article aimed to help readers achieve a polished and well-coordinated look. From buttoning jackets to coordinating accessories, the article centers around creating a visually pleasing and put-together appearance. The guidelines of the video offer different dress rules for different scenarios, depending on whether it is a casual event, a formal event, or at the workplace. The article provides specially tailored advice for each situation. I was not particularly wary of the advice on buttoning jackets, with the advice of sometimes, always, and never, because this was the first time I had used a three-button jacket, only a 2. I always buttoned the top button and never the bottom one. So, according to the rules in the article and the advice of the people who told me only to button the top button, Fasten the middle button for a clean silhouette, and avoid the lower button for comfort and aesthetics are standard principles in men's fashion. While wearing a shirt or blouse, unbuttoning no more than two buttons on a shirt or blouse is sensible and can be a reflection of the wearer. Unbuttoning more than two buttons can show too much skin in the workplace, but for some other effects, it could be acceptable. The advice on coordinating earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings is valuable for achieving a cohesive look. Too much jewelry can make an outfit look too overbearing, and if you do not wear any jewelry, you might not be suitable or of enough status to be at the event or meeting place. I do not have an opinion on the guideline to choose either a miniskirt or cleavage; I think it is up to the wearer to decide if they should wear a miniskirt, show cleavage, or both. The tie length or casual shirt and tie guidelines only matter a little because everything will be fine if the tie is not too flashy or too long or short. Showing cleavage in the workplace is geared towards maintaining a professional look and appropriateness. It signifies the importance of maintaining a balance between personal life and work. The advice to wear a belt when tucking in a shirt is practical and aesthetic and contributes to a more polished and put-together silhouette. The cardigan and jeans rule no longer applies; even at some formal events, women still wear attire that reveals their stomachs. So, at this point, that tip is impractical. The rule of matching shoe and belt colors helps to enhance your look and makes your outfit pop and look more well put together and coordinated. The recommendation to remove visible tags is practical but is only sometimes the best thing to do. A suit, such as the picture demonstrated in the article, might be a good piece of clothing to take the tags off. Sometimes, such as on a shirt, pair of shorts, or pair of shoes, such as Off-White, that feature the tags on the outside of the shoe, there are times when keeping the tag is beneficial.
ReplyDeleteBright Side. (2018a, January 31). 14 dressing rules that everyone should learn once and for all. Bright Side - Inspiration. Creativity. Wonder. https://brightside.me/articles/14-dressing-rules-that-everyone-should-learn-once-and-for-all-441210/