Bonjour, this is Yong Qing and Yin Lin's Aesthetics PT blog. (: Yong Qing is the "model" and YL is the
awesome friend who's bringing her out on a shopping adventure. Don't judge us.
Final choice + Reflection
Sunday, June 27, 2010, 3:37 AM
Our final choice is outfit one. We chose this outfit because it was reasonably priced at $71.80, and it was suitable for the occasion (birthday party). It is also not too conservative or old-fashioned, thus our model can wear it; there are also style lines that make Yong Qing seem taller. The fabric is comfortable and our accessories are also suitable for the outfit.
Reflection: We learnt many things about shopping for clothes, as we have to consider the suitability of the outfit for the occasion, complexion, preference etc. and also how to choose clothes that compliment, but are also within budget.
We went to shop with two other groups. The first store we went to (Isetan) had very few people, thus we hogged the changing room; our models stayed in the changing room while us, the 'friends', picked out clothes. However, after a while, the shopkeepers seemed suspicious of us and we took some photos and left. The second shop we went to (Forever 21) had very long queues and the clothes there were more casual than formal, and not suitable for the occasion; we did find some dresses, however, but the shopkeepers prevented us from taking any photos. Thus we had to find the clothes from their online catalogue.
From this task, we learnt that we have to make smart choices, especially when shopping, because many people tend to overspend outside of their budget and end up regretting it. Also, we learnt how to choose clothes that compliment and of a good quality material. We learnt to be more confident.
I think we could have improved more if we had spent more time looking at more clothes rather than giving up halfway and opting for the online version of the dress instead, which does not give us an accurate picture of how Yong Qing will look like in the dress. We could also have spent more time on accessories and tried to take better photos. ;D