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What is a wardrobe? |
Clothes and accessories you have to wear |
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What are accessories? |
Items that accent your clothes. Shoes, hats, belts, jewelry, neckties, scarves ect. |
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What 4 factors should you consider when planning a wardrobe? |
1. Separate needs from wants 2. Select appropriate clothes for your life style 3. Consider you climate that you live in 4. Determine what kinds of clothes meet your approval and the approval of others |
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How do you take an inventory? |
Make a detailed list of very wearable garment you own (including accessories) |
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How can you extend your wardrobe? |
1. Choosing multi-purpose clothing 2. Mixing and matching garments
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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? |
1. Make a list of your needs 2. Decide on how much money you have to spend 3. Prioritize your list 4.Comparison shop at several places 5. Buy only what you really need |
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What are advantages of internet shopping? |
1. Makes comparison shopping easier 2. Can shop anywhere at anytime 3. Detailed information 4. Wide variety of items 5. Easy to locate difficult-to-find items |
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What are the disadvantages of internet shopping? |
1. Cannot try garments on before ordering 2. Cannot see or feel merchandise |
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What is fashion sense? |
An awareness of what it takes to achieve a well-dressed look |
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What is fashion? |
Is the current mode of dress; the manner of dress being worn by the majority of people at a given time |
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What is style? |
Refers to a specific construction detail that makes one garment different from another garment of the same type |
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What are examples of Pant Styles? |
1. Skinny 2. Super skinny 3. Flare 4. Regular 5. Boot-cut |
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What is a classic style? |
A style that lasts for a very long time and has a very slim chance of going away |
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What is a fad style? |
A fad is something that lasts for a short period of time before it fades out |
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What is a fashion cycle? |
Is 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? |
1. A new style is introduced and becomes increasingly popular 2. The style reaches the height of its acceptance 3. The style decline in popularity as consumes grow tired of it |
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How does quality affect a garment (3 things) |
1. Look 2. Durability 3. Fit |
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What is durability? |
Refers to how a garment hold up under use |
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What should you check for when looking at durability? |
1. Check for quality construction features 2. Evaluate the type of fabric used 3. Check buttons, zippers, seams, and hems |
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What are the three types of fit for a garment? |
1. Fitted 2. Semi-fitted 3. Loose |
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What is a label? |
Cloth tags permanently attached to provide important information (labels may be printed on fabric) |
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What information is REQUIRED on a label (4) |
1. Fiber content 2. Name of the manufacturer 3. Country of origin 4. Specific instructions for care of the garment |
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What additional optional information may be found on a label (4)? |
1. Brand name 2. Size 3. Special finishes 4. Construction features |
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What is a hangtag? |
Larger tags attached to a new garments and provide information |
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What information is on a hangtag? |
1. Trademarks 2. Garuntees 3. Style numbers 4. Sizes 5. Prices |
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What information is necessary for the Wool Product Labeling Act? |
1. Type of wool 2. Percentage of wool 3. Country of origin 4. The identification of a fur's animal source and its country of origin |
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What information is necessary for the Fur Product Labeling Act? |
The identification of a fur's animal source and its country of origin |
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What is the Flammable Fabrics Act? |
It prohibits the sale of very hazardous materials for use on clothing, especially childrend's sleepwear |
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What is the difference between a fad and classic style? |
A fad is something that stays in style for a short amount of time while a classic stays in style year after year |
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What is the difference between a label and a hangtag? |
A label is required to be on a garment for instructional purposes while a hangtag is on it fro prices to buy. |
