Part 2 — Answer key

Compare your answers after you have finished Part 1.

1. You are choosing between two tops for a client profile, and both technically fit. Which tie-breaker makes recommendations most consistent?
   Pick the one that matches the client’s weekly life and fit rules
2. Knowing a client wears a medium tells you enough about what fits them well.
   False
3. When building a repeatable base palette for a client, what is a practical target for neutrals they can remix easily?
   2 to 4 neutrals
4. A client says they want a wardrobe that feels ‘me’ but not boring. Which approach makes the most usable style profile?
   Pick one primary archetype, add one small accent
5. A client walks to work in summer heat, then sits under aggressive office AC, and wants low-maintenance clothing. What should you treat as a hard constraint before picking colors and trends?
   Climate and care requirements
6. When building a style profile, weekly wear contexts should outweigh rare event outfits if there is a conflict.
   True
7. If a client chooses a relaxed silhouette as their default, it should usually repeat across tops, bottoms, and dresses for consistency.
   True
8. Before selecting any items, which set of notes best represents useful fit non-negotiables?
   Rise, stretch, sleeve length
9. If a client loves how something looks, dry-clean-only care is usually fine even when they say they want low maintenance.
   False
10. A client says, “I like prints, but I want them to feel subtle.” Which print choice is most aligned?
    Tiny pinstripe
11. A client needs something that can handle a hot outdoor commute, a cold office, and a backpack. Which layering piece best fits those constraints?
    Packable lightweight jacket
12. A client keeps selecting “oversized and drapey” tops, but also selects “skin-tight” dresses as their everyday choice. What is the best fix to prevent impossible outfit recommendations?
    Pick one default silhouette rule, allow one controlled exception
13. If a client says they love statement prints, you should prioritize bold prints even if they also need office-appropriate outfits.
    False
14. A client loves the look of rigid denim but always complains they feel restricted when sitting. Which item is the best compromise that respects their fit constraint?
    High-stretch denim in a similar wash
15. A client apologizes for being “cheap” and sets a lower budget. What is the most useful way to treat that signal in a style profile?
    Use it as a filter on fabric and brand tier
16. A client says “machine wash only” and you are picking one item to avoid. Which is most likely to violate that care constraint?
    Silk blouse
17. A client’s answers imply “only oversized tops” and also “only bodycon dresses,” and they want a cohesive wardrobe. What is the most recommendation-friendly way to rewrite their silhouette preferences?
    Choose a default silhouette, keep one exception for special occasions
18. A client says they are “print-curious” but gets overwhelmed by loud patterns, and they mostly wear neutrals. Which choice best respects print tolerance while still adding interest?
    Neutral base with a small-scale pattern
19. A client has a limited budget but needs to look polished at work twice a week. Which strategy best aligns budget with value signals?
    Allocate more budget to work shoes and a versatile layer
20. Build a 5-item mini-capsule for this client: 70% casual weekends, 20% business casual office, 10% rare events. Non-negotiables are high rise, stretch, machine wash, and layers for a cold office. Print tolerance is low. Which bundle is most aligned?
    High-rise stretch dark jeans, washable knit blazer, soft tee, machine-wash blouse, versatile sneaker