Intermediates

Joy Jordan, Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist and Tiffany Browning, 4-H Project Coordinator, Department of Family Youth & Community Sciences

Fads vs. Classics

A fad is something that is a short lived fashion.

Think of some things that are in style right now …

Classics• A classic style is something that has been in

style for several years and will remain in style.

• Classic styles are generally well

made and have simple, straight lines.

• What do you consider to be a classic

style?

Fads vs. Classics

Fads vs. Classics

So How Should you Balance your Wardrobe?

• Your wardrobe should be composed of some mix and match classic styles.

• However, you should always include some styles that are the latest fad to keep your wardrobe up to date.

So How Do I Know What to Wear When I Go Different

Places?• Consider these factors:

• If the occasion is casual, remember that casual does not mean sloppy!

1. Weather2. What you will be doing3. The amount of time you will be there

So How Do I Know What to Wear to Different Places?

• Remember that because Florida has such a warm climate, casual dressing is more accepted here than in other places.

• When dressing formally, look for clothes with dressier fabrics and styles.

• Make sure that your accessories match your outfit and the occasion.

Looking at Line Types• There are two ways lines can be created:

Structure or construction of garmentsDesign of fabric

• The lines in the design of the fabric is another important way for lines to be created.

• Structural lines are created through the construction of the garments (ie: seams & pockets).

Fabric Design Line Types

Vertical Horizontal

Rocco (Curved)

Diagonal

Structural Line Types

What Kind of Lines are These?

Design Line Structural LineHorizontal Vertical

Give It A Try

On the next few slides, you will see some different situations followed by a selection of

outfits. Choose which outfit is most appropriate. Is the outfit a classic style or a

fad? What type of line is in the outfit?

Situation #1

Karen’s 4-H Club is going to meet with their city’s Mayor to learn more about

their government for her Citizenship 4-H project. Which outfit should she wear?

Outfits

Outfit #1

Dress with Cardigan

Outfit #2

Shorts & T-Shirt

Outfit #3

Jeans & Shirt

Situation #2

John’s 4-H Club is having an end of the year picnic for the 4th of July.

Which outfit should he wear?

Outfits

Outfit #1

Dress pants & shirt

Outfit #2

Jean shorts & Shirt

Outfit #3

Sweat suit

Let’s Talk About It

Now break up into groups and discuss the answers you came up with. Each group

member should say their answer and explain why they picked the outfit. Were there

differences in opinions? Did you learn how you could have had

a different answer?

AnswersSituation #1: Outfit #1

Dress with Cardigan

Situation #2: Outfit #2

Jean Shorts & Shirt

Score CardSituation #1

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Name That Line!!

You will see three different outfits on the next slide. Identify the direction and type of line in each outfit. Then

identify if each style is a fad or a classic. Good Luck!!

Outfits

Outfit #1 Outfit #2 Outfit #3

AnswersOutfit #1

Horizontal Lines, Structural

Classic Style

Outfit #2

Horizontal Lines, Design

Classic Style

Outfit #3

Vertical Lines, Structural

Fad

Score CardOutfit #1

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Outfit #3

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Outfit #2

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