Chapter 13: Wardrobe

Considerations

Rachel Phoenix
Sydney Edgy
Brandon Settles
 What is a first impression?
• The first thought, or feeling of one, by another from seeing or meeting a
person

What are they largely determined by?

• Appearance
• What people wear
How can you make sure you are making a good first
impression?
• Make sure you’re dressing appropriate for the occasion.
 Why is proper apparel so important in the
working world?
• If your appearance doesn't make a good
first impression, you could lose out on
someone who makes a better
impression.
What considerations do you have to think
about when choosing appropriate
apparel?
• Suit a persons life style

• Meet the needs of the seasons of the

regional climate

• Correspond with community standards of

dress
 What are some of the benefits of a well-
planned wardrobe?
• When people know they look good
• Feel attractive
• Secure
• Self confident
 How can a well-planned wardrobe save
money?
• By having a collection of flattering garments &
accessories to keep a person suitably dressed
for all activities at a reasonable cost.
Chapter 14 Wardrobe
Planning
Brittany Watkins and Alonee Crutchfield
4A
 What is wardrobe inventory.? How can you the
group your clothing once the inventory is made.?

 A well planned wardrobe

 Worn often
 Worn occasionally
 Needing repairs or cleaning
 Not worn in the past year
 What does it mean to recycle your clothing.? Give
an example of something in your closet you do not
wear often and how you could ”recycle.?”
 Use again often in a different or a new way.
 Combine separate worn occasionally with
favorite items to create wonderful new
combinations.
 Name THREE useful ways of disposing
of clothes that are never worn
 Trade with a friend
 Donate to a charitable organization
 Sell at yard sale
 List several tips to using
accessories to your advantage
 Footwear
 Handbags
 Headwear
 Belts
 Scarves
 Jewelry
 Eyewear
 Gloves
 What is the difference between the
3 types of jewelry
 Fine jewelry – expensive, usually made of gold ,
silver, or platinum
 Bridge jewelry – less expensive, made of good
medals, may have gems, such as opal, jade,
garnet, or amethyst
 Costume jewelry – less expensive is plated with
gold or silver made of plastic, shells, wood, or
unusual medals
 List 3 advantages of having sewing
skills
 It’s a great way stretch a fashion budget
 Buy clothes for less than half the cost
 You can select the color and styles
 Express your creativity
 BEING A SMART
CONSUMER

Note Guide

By: Whitney, and Peyton

1. Explain what you can do to prepare ahead of
time for shopping.

Make a list of what you're shopping

for.
Set a money limit that you're willing to
spend.
Plan where you want to shop.
Consider Season less clothes.
2.What are some considerations
to think about when planning
out where to shop?

 Consider the price.

 Quality
 Services
 Location
 Hours
 3.Give some tips on the best
times to shop.
 If you want clothes to be cheaper shop late in the
season. However, there will be less variety.
 If you go early in the season, you will have more
to choose from.
 4.What is the textile fiber Product
Identification Act say? Why is this
good for a consumer?

It requires all fibers in the garment

to be put on labels.
It lets you know how to care for it.
5. Explain the permanent Care Labeling rule?
It gives clear and complete care
instructions for the purchased
garment.
6.Name the consumer’s rights and
responsibilities.
 Consumers have the right and
responsibilities to….
-Safety
- Being informed
- Choosing
- To be heard
7. List five people or agencies consumers
can contact for help with their
complaints.
Better Business Bureau, Bureau of
consumer production, national Bureau
of standards and the America society
for testing and materials.
Making The Right Purchase
By: Courtney, & Chasity
 What is comparison shopping? What
does this involve?
 Involves comparing the qualities and prices of the
same or similar items from different retailers before
buying.
 Involves fabric and construction of garment checks.
 List 5 characteristics of high quality
garments
 Hems and lining are generous
 Linings and buttons are color coordinated
 Seams are straight with even secure stitches
 Fasteners are secure and located so no gapping or
pulling occurs.
 Plaid and stripes are matched at seams
 When trying on a garment, name 5
ways to check the fit
 A person should be able to move around in a garment.
 Reaching and stretching should be possible without
straining the fabric.
 The garment should fit smoothly without wrinkling or
binding anywhere.
 The shoulder length should be comfortable and the
neckline fit smoothly
 There should be enough ease across the chest and
back to prevent pulling or stretching.
 What are some Pros and Cons for
shopping
 Cons-some cannot be returned , have to dig through
piles of merchandise , crowds and confusion during
many sale events can make it harder , can get caught
up in a frenzy , & buy to many items.
 Pros- getting high value merchandise for a relatively
small amount of money , help people save money and
can bring them great satisfaction.
 What are 5 important ?’s to ask your
self when buying apparel
 Is it the correct style for my shape and
personality?
 Does it fit into my color schemes ?
 Is it my size?
 Is it the brand name I like?
 Does the quality meet my requirements?
 List 3 Advantages and 3 disadvantages
to buying apparel with a credit card
 Advantages- available to charge goods and
services, buy now pay later , you can pay
portions of the total in monthly installments
with interest added.
 Disadvantages- there is a credit limit , signs
a charge slip , must have a good financial
standing or credit rating
 HOPE YOU LEARNED & ENJOYED !!!
Chapter 17 Apparel For People
With Special Needs
Malika Eggleston
And
Paige Spradlin
What are some main considerations for
selecting apparel for infants ?
Comfort
• Tight or too many garments will make the
baby uncomfortable
Fabrics that are extremely fuzzy can irritate
the baby
Practicality
• Clothing should be designed for ease of
changing
Safety
• Sleepwear must be snug-fitting or flame
resistant.
• Lightweight zippers or gripper snaps are
the best
• Buttons or trims that cant be pulled off
are not practical and may be dangerous
 How are children's clothing made for
self- help, safety and allow for growth?
Self-help
 Armholes should be large
 The backs and fronts of pants, shirts, and undershirts should be different or well
marked

Safety
 Flame resistant fabrics
 Designs of clothing should not cause the child to trip or catch on corners
 Avoid styles with long flowing skirts, tie belts, draw strings
 Avoid very full sleeves
 Trims should be firmly attached

Growth
 Long neck lines
 Raglan or kimono sleeves or sleeveless armholes
 Elastic waistbands
List 3 style features that are generally
recommended for older people ?
 Shift-style dresses without fitted waistlines, A-
line skirts, and looser necklines
 Men’s trousers should be less fitted for more
wearing ease
 Garments with elasticized waistbands, long
center front closures, and large patch pockets
are good.
 Raglan sleeves and straight long sleeves
without cuffs reduce fitting and buttoning
problems
 Explain how trousers can be more
comfortable and practical for people who
are confined to wheel chairs.

o Set-in sleeves can be adapted

to include an action pleat that
allows more room for arm
movement from a seated
position
List tips for selecting items for a travel
wardrobe.

 Weather
 Trip length
 Types of transportation
 Chapter 18

Caring for clothes

 #1
• List 5 guidelines for the daily care of clothes
1. While dressing and undressing, be careful not to ruin clothes
by snagging, ripping, or stretching them
2. Put a towel around the shoulders, over clothing, to catch any
hairs, dandruff, or makeup after dressing.
3. When dressing or undressing, open fasteners fully so
garments will slip on or off easily.
4.After clothes are worn, put them with the dirty clothes, on a
hanger, or in a drawer.
5.Brush good suits, jackets, and [pants after each wearing.
 #2
• List 5 guidelines for clothing storage
1. Storage areas should provide adequate space for both
hanging and folded clothes.
2. Store similar items together, or at least near each other, if
they are worn together.
3. Closet space should be big enough to hold a season’s
wardrobe without crowding.
4. Store items as close as possible to the place where they will
be used or put on.
5. All underwear items should be in the same or adjoining
drawers.
 #3
• Give several tips for removing spots and stains
1. Treat the stain as soon as possible
2. Treat stains before laundering
3. Pretest the stain removal
4. When the stain occurs immediately absorb
excess liquid
5. Never apply heat
 #4
• How should clothes be sorted before washing
1. Sort clothes carefully to separate items that could
damage other items
2. Separate clothes into piles that are suitably sized
wash loads
3. Sort by color
4. Sort by the type of fabric and garment
construction
5. Sort by type and amount of soil
 #5
• When should cold vs. warm vs. hot water be
used to wash
1. The cold wash setting is best for dark colors that
bleed, lightly soiled loads, and delicate items.
2. Warm water provides effective cleaning for
most wash loads
3. Hot water provides the best soil removal and
sanitizing.
 #6
• Explain how to hand wash a garment
1. Hand wash in cool water
2. Use a light duty detergent or soap
3. Swish the water to dissolve the laundry product
4. Add the garment and squeeze the suds through
it gently
5. Soak for up to 15-20 minutes
6. Rinse in cool water at least twice
 #7
• Explain what dry cleaning is and how it is done
1. Dry cleaning is the process of cleaning textile items
with nonwater liquid solvents or absorbent
compounds.
2. Industrial and retail drycleaners use machines with
recovery systems that greatly reduce solvent
consumption and emissions. When clothes are
finished, hang them up immediately. Shake them and
pat out wrinkles. Shape and press the clothes, and air
them, before storing them in a closed space.