Methodological aspects of rational wardrobe

Abstract

This work considers the problem of elaborating assortments of products in the context of rational consumption. The methodology of collecting a wardrobe and assortments of garments is based on the principles of satisfying the material and spiritual needs of consumers. The volume and the structure of rational wardrobe have been identified as determining indicators of the population’s life level and cultural development level, these being important factors for development and design of new assortments of products. The methodology of formation of rational wardrobe may be applied in the elaboration of wearer group-targeted design, depending on the social indicators and behavior characteristics in relation with the consumption of garments. The experiments were aimed at applying the methodology of establishing a rational wardrobe for a definite group of wearers. The work determined the rational consumption norms for garments by assortment groups based in their usage term. A rational wardrobe has been proposed for women for the group of dresses and suits, containing 23 units of products for the wearer group of women aged 18-29.