The purpose of this study was to investigate the female college students' wardrobes by means of content analysis. Specifically, students' wardrobes were analyzed in terms of content and quantity, self-evaluation of own wardrobe and clothing practices,...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the female college students' wardrobes by means of content analysis. Specifically, students' wardrobes were analyzed in terms of content and quantity, self-evaluation of own wardrobe and clothing practices, and for style changes over the 10 year span.
The data was obtained from 280 Wardrobe Inventory and Wardrobe Analysis charts of the students who took Introductory Clothing course during the period of 1976~1986. The instrument was an adaptation of Latzke and Hostetter's charts(The Wide World of Clothing, 1968).
The results of the study were as follows:
1) Most students had adequate clothing items for campus wear, whereas few students has sufficient clothing for special occasions. That is, student possessed an adequate quantity of seperate items, such as blouses, shirts, sweaters, skirts, and blue jeans.
2)There was considerable individual difference among the students as the quantity and quality of their clothing.
3) Generally, the composition of the students' wardrobe did not change over the 10 year period. However, changes in the style of coats, suits, pants, skirts, and blouses were obvious, reflecting current fashion trends.
4) Generally, the students were concerned with better planning in clothing purchase, especially items which could be coordinated effectively for multiple purposes.