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30 Cards in this Set
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What is a wardrobe?
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Clothes and accessories you have to wear
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What are accessories?
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Items that accent your clothes such as shoes, hats, belts, jewelry, neckties and scarves
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What 4 factors should you consider when naming a wardrobe?
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• Separating needs from wants
• clothes appropriate for your lifestyle • the climate you live in • what kinda of clothes meet your approval and the approval of others |
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How do you take an inventory?
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Make a detailed list of every wearable garment you own, including accessories
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What is a fad style?
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These styles are hits for a short time
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What is a fashion cycle?
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The time from the introduction of a new fashion idea to its eventual decline in popularity
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What are the three steps of the fashion cycle?
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1) A new style is introduced and becomes popular
2) The style reaches the height of it's acceptance 3) The style declines in popularity |
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How does quality affect a garment?
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Quality affects a garment's look, durability, and fit
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What is durability?
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How a garmet will hold up with use
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What should you check for when looking at durability?
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Quality construction features; the type of fabric used
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What are the three types of fit for a garment?
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Fitted, semi fitted, loose
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What is a label?
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Cloth tags permanently attached to provide important information
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What information is required on a label?
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Fiber content, name of the manufacturer, country of origin, specific instructions for care of the garment
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What additional optional information may be found on a label?
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Brand name, size, special finishes, construction features
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How can you extend your wardrobe?
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Choosing multi-purpose clothing; mixing and matching garments; using different accessories
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What is a hangtag?
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Larger tag attached to garments
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What information is on a hangtag?
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Trademarks, guarantees, style numbers, sizes, prices
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What information is necessary for the Wool Product Labeling Act?
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Type of wool, percent of wool, country of origin
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What information is necessary for the Fur Product Labeling Act?
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Identification of a fur's animal source and its country of origin
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What is the Flammable Fabrics Act?
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Prohibits the sale of very hazardous materials for use in clothing, especially children's sleepwear
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What is the difference between a fad and classic style?
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A classic will be in style for many years, while a fad lasts for a short time
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What is the difference between a label and a hangtag?
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A label is permanently attached to the inside of a garment and includes info about the garment; a hangtag hangs on the sleeve of a garment and is removable
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How can you be sure you get the most out of your money when shopping for new clothes in the stores?
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• make a list of your needs
• decide how much money you have to spend • prioritize your list • comparison shop at several places • but only what you really need • check sales |
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What are advantages of internet shopping?
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• comp shopping is easier
• can shop anywhere and at any time • detailed information • wide variety of items • easy to locate difficult-to-find items |
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What are the disadvantages of internet shopping?
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• cannot try clothes on before ordering
• cannot see or feel merchandise |
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What is fashion sense?
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An awareness of what it takes to achieve a well-dressed look
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What is fashion?
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The current mode of dress; the manner of dress worn by the majority of people at a given time
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What is style?
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Refers to specific construction details that make one garment different from another of the same type
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What are examples of Pant Styles?
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Capris, skinny jeans, boot-cut, flare, bell bottom
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What is a classic style?
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These are in fashion year after year
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