PREPARATION OUTLINE FOR PRESENTATION #2
Order : Topical Order
General Purpose : To inform
Specific Purpose : To inform my audience about the fashion victims
Central Idea : To inform my audience about the nature of being a fashion victims, and how to avoid it.
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Introduction
I. Fashion is first and foremost a social statement. It is an outward means of expression to our peers and the rest of the world.
II. Fashion also provides us a sense of identity by signaling which "grouping" we belong to (e.g : high-fashion, street-fashion). It may also signal a more independent or inclusive personality.
III. Not every trend looks good on every person, and no one can successfully pull off every trend. In order to avoid becoming a fashion victim, you must learn to develop your own sense of style, and you must also accept that some clothes look good on you while others do not
IV. Today, I would like to inform you about the nature of fashion victims and how to avoid from being one.
Body
I. A fashion victim is a person :
a. Who crosses the boundaries of fashion and style, like taking a fad too far, or wearing too many trends at once and therefore taking the look from the glamourous to the ridiculous.
b. It is also a person who tries to draw admiration through the designer brands (or a shameless copy of them), wearing labels regardless of fit or personal style and becoming a "walking billboard".
(Transition: Now that you know something about the nature of a fashion victims, let me tell you some steps to avoid from being a fashion victim)
II. Dress for Yourself :
Find clothing that works with your figure and your personal tastes.
a. Shop for styles you like - everyone has different tastes. If the latest trend does not suit yours, do not feel obligated to obey it.
b. Accept your body – everyone has their own imperfections, learn to accept yours so you know how to work around them.
c. Know your sizes – take a precise
Bibliography: Books Baker, Sam (2005) Fashion Victim Internet Sources Matt Smith, “Trendsetters aren’t the only fashion victims” (5 Jan 2010) http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/redefining-the-fashion-victim/ Cynthia Nellis, “How To Avoid Being A Fashion Victim” (23 March 2011) http://fashion.about.com/cs/tipsadvice/ht/fashionvictim.htm “How To Avoid Becoming A Fashion Victim” (16 June 2012) http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Becoming-a-Fashion-Victim “Fashion Victim” (24 Feb 2011)