PERSONAL STATEMENT
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Who you are
Values
Pride- social heritage
Clique
Personality
You are judged by what you wear
SOCIAL ASPECT
Dress code**: require you to follow specific clothing guidelines
(school/job)
Military
Membership (uniforms)
Peer pressure
-Individuality- unique way of expressing self
-Conform- go along with current customs
Relationships
-Dress one way with friends, another with grandparents
-Don’t argue with your parents about clothing
DRESSING THE PART
• Interviews- neat and conservative
• Formal (prom)- dressy**, tuxedo, suit, dresses,
gowns
• Funeral- black or dark color
• Religious services- tasteful, respectful (ask)**
• Health- cold weather/sun/medical reasons
• Safety- construction, fireman, sports
FASHION INFLUENCE
Garment industry
Designers
Media
FASHION TERMINOLOGY
Fashion: what is popular right now**
Fad: ** short lived fashion, such as bellbottom pants
Classic** - stays in fashion for a long time;
such as a polo shirt
Trendsetters** - people who start a fad
FIBERS
NATURAL FIBERS
Plant
-cotton**
-Linen
Animal
-wool (sheep)
-silk (worm)**
MAN-MADE FIBERS
• Rayon- 1st man-made fiber
• Nylon**- lightweight, waterproof
• Polyester- blended with others
DURABILITY OF CLOTHING
Quality of construction**
Quality of fabric**
FUNCTION AND STYLE
Fit- try it on**
-stretch, bend, sit**