Planning and Selecting a Years Wardrobe for an Elementary School Girl Whose Father\u27s Income is $750 a Year

Frequently the women are required to assume the responsibility for meeting the clothing needs of members of the family. It is imp ortant to consider the clothing needs of the family as a unit which is of seperate elements, each determined in part by the activities of the individual members. Mothers must know the principles of color and design well enough to enable them to choose becomingly and attractive clothes for their children; they must know how clothing helps to maintain health and comfort; they must understand the economic basis for planning clothing budgets. The consideration of saving time and energy is especially essential when planning childrens\u27s clothes. When simplicity is the key-note of the entire wardrobe there is more time and more strength for other matters of importance. The purpose of this thesis is: to give definite information that will aid mothers is obtaining the greatest satisfaction from the money they spend for their children\u27s clothing