The Impact of ClothingTeen Living 2011

What are the most important personal factors to consider in a decision to buy

clothing? Clothing reflects personal values

Shows an individuals personality

Can show pride in cultural heritage

Indicates how you feel about yourself and the world

First impression

What term describes all of the companies involved in the manufacture

of clothing? Garment Industry

What are some reasons that people buy designer labels?

Social Status

Desire for “high quality”

Peer Pressure

What are some reasons that certain clothing styles become popular?

Who is wearing it

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Designer

What are some advantages and disadvantages of a dress code?

Advantages Fosters an orderly

environment for learning

Students focus more on education

Everyone is equal

Disadvantages Infringes on freedom of

expression

Hinders individuality

Buy separate clothes for school and after school

How does peer pressure affect fashion?

Unwritten dress code

Clothing can help you fit in or not to fit in

Conformity Positive: sports uniforms Negative: make you feel uncomfortable

Lose yourself when trying to “fit in”

Fads and Classics Fad:

a temporary, passing fashion Usually extreme styles Bright colors Large accessories

Classic: Simple in design Never go out of fashion May experience slight alterations through the years, but

basically the same

Fashion Fads of the 50’sFull Skirt Dresses Capris

Fashion Fads of the 60’s

Bellbottoms Granny Glasses Baby Doll

Fashion Fads of the 70’s

Farrah Fawcett Hair – BIG & Blonde

High Waist Suits Long Dresses, Floral Print

Fashion Fads of the 80’sShoulder Pads

Leg Warmers

Fingerless Gloves

Parachute Pants

Fashion Fads of the 80’s Cont.

Stretch Stir-Up Pants BIG Hair

Fashion Fads of the 90’s

Fashion Fads of the 2000’s

Fashion ClassicsCardigans Pencil Skirt

Fashion ClassicsBlazer for Men Blazer for Women

Fashion ClassicsBlack Dress Sheath Dress

Fashion ClassicsPeacoats for Men Peacoats for Women

Fashion ClassicsWhile Collared Shirt for

MenWhite Collared Shirt for

Women

Fashion ClassicsStraight Leg Jeans

Measuring Tips Tip #1: Ask someone to help you

take your measurements and write them down for you.

Tip #2: Wear smooth fitting clothes when measuring. Do not measure over a bulky sweater of jacket.

Tip #3:Where shoes when measuring anything, except your height.

Tip#4: Stand Straight and tall.

Tip #5: Keep the tape measure parallel to the floor when taking measurements around the body.

Tip #6: For accurate measurements, pull the tape snugly, but not to tightly.

Tip #7: Double check measurements before writing them down.

Measuring 101

Body Measurements