Clothes Flashcards
(23 cards)
Guidelines for buying clothes
Function, care, fit, cost, style, durability
Function of clothes
Express peronality, protection from weather, modesty, identification, to flatter, for safety
What are accessories
Extra items worn to complete or change look of clothes worn
Why are accessories worn
To complete the outfit, create and interesting look, change look of outfit, express taste or style, can be functional
Properties of clothing fabric
Modern lifestyle and activities require clothes with a range of desirable properties
Fashion
It is wearing the latest style of clothes or hairstyle, it also associated with music, food, cars, technology, hobbies and architecture
Fashion trend
It is a fashion change that lasts a long time
Fashion fad
A fashion change that doesn’t last long, it is usually a simple idea
Influences on fashion trends
Famous people Historical events The media The fashion industry Street fashion
Celebrities influence fashion how?
Stars, pop stars, sports stars and designers are trendsetters or fashion leaders
How historical events influence fashion
In world wars womens clothes became suitable for working in factories new fibres like nylon developed
How the media influence fashion
It promotes particular styles in magazines and tv and becomes popular
How the fashion industry influences fashion
Promotes new styles and colours every season previous seasons are out of style,
How street fashion influences fashion
An influence on fashion when everyday clothes becomes fashionable e.g dancewear, denim, sportswear
Couturier
Fashion designer they show their collections twice a year in fashion capitals like Milan, Paris, London, New York. These designs set the trends for the next season
Haute couture
Original and very expensive clothes made by fashion designers for individual people
Prêt-à-porter
A designers ready to wear collection good quality ready made clothes cheaper and more available than haute couture
Off- the-peg clothing
Clothes seen in shops that are more affordable for the general population they are made by cheaper fabrics and a faster production methods
Designing an outfit
Occasion Size Comfort Design Cost of outfit Fashion Colour
Vertical lines
Add height and make a person look slimmer
Horizontal lines
Makes a person look broader
Curved lines
Like uneven hems give a soft look to clothes
Diagonal lines
Are dramatic and striking
