95 - VHS, 'Ladies Formalwear Outfit Selling, Autumn 1997'

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95 - VHS, 'Ladies Formalwear Outfit Selling, Autumn 1997'

Training film to share knowledge of season's key trends. It begins with women modelling outfits in various outdoor locations. Sara Stephenson (senior selector - ladies suits and jackets) then discusses customer expectations - knowledgeable advice required. Sales assistants are trained to answer customer questions on the garments they like. This is followed by a section on pinstripe suits and their materials, blouses in cotton and velvet and bootleg trousers. There is a section on synthetic, manmade and natural materials and what these terms mean. There is then a section on how clothes should fit on the customer - 4 trouser lengths this autumn, 3 different suit fits and skirts - how some styles should look on the customer. Finally, there is a section on outfits that can be worn for different occasions and can be dressed up or down. Running Time: 10m 44s

Date: 1997

Reference Number: P10/1/95

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