manner of dressing Flashcards

1
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When projecting an image…

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  • what people remember about you
  • dress is a big part of your image
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improving your image

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  • Good grooming
  • Good posture (facial expressions, smile)
  • Hair style that suits you
  • Clothes fit properly
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when choosing the “right” clothes for you

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lifestyle
- Clothes should fit your lifestyle
- Wear clothing appropriate for the occasion

Climate
- different clothes for different climates

Community standards
- Influences the appropriateness of clothing
You should try to conform to community standards
Ex: Smaller communities are usually more conservative

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4
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combine personality and physical characteristics.

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yin and yang traits combine

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5
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—described in ancient Chinese Cosmology. Cosmology deals with the order of the universe. Chinese philosophers used yin and yang to describe the –, but — important forces that exist in the world.

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yin and yang traits, opposite, equally

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–Represents the passive, timid, and delicate elements of personality. Dominantly yin people are submissive, mild, and fragile.

pictures being: feminine and short including small bone structure, graceful features, delicate coloring, and soft, gentle speech.

clothing: graceful, fluid lines; intricate details; curves; soft, sheer fabrics.

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yin/ yin traits

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–Represents the active, rugged elements of personality. Dominantly yang people are forceful, aggressive, and strong.

Chinese cosmology pictures yang physical traits as being masculine and large with strong, prominent features.

clothing: bold designs; minimum detail, heavy textures; bold, chunky jewelry.

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yang/ yang traits

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benefits of choosing the “right” clothes for you

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  • You can project your best self-image: You will look and feel your best.
  • You can save money: You save money by not making clothing mistakes.
  • You can gain flexibility: Planning and having mix-and-match garments will allow you to combine them in different ways to create many outfits
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9
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Garments that are worn most often and are the core of a person’s wardrobe.

wardrobe planning

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basic apparel

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10
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Having several good quality garments that will last a long time and not go out of style (Classics)

wardrobe planning

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investment dressing

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11
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Less expensive garments and accessories that can be mixed and matched with the basic apparel of a wardrobe to multiply the number of outfits. ** Also called multipliers.**

wardrobe planning

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extenders

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12
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Once you have planned your basic apparel, consider less expensive garments and accessories to be your __

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extenders

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13
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examples of extenders

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  • Pants of an unusual texture
  • A patterned or quilted vest
  • A brightly colored turtleneck
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14
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A “blueprint” of action to be taken to update or complete a person’s wardrobe in the best way.

wardrobe planning

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wardrobe plan

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15
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4 terms under wardrobe planning

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  • basic apparel
  • investment dressing
  • extenders
  • wardrobe plan
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16
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are the items you wear with your garments to create complete outfits.
some are functional as well as decorative

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accessories

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17
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examples of accessories

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  • Footwear
  • Handbags
  • Headwear
  • Belts
  • Scarves
  • Neckties
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Jewelry
  • Eyewear
  • Hosiery
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18
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standard wear for many students around the world

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school unif.

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19
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t/f students have to wear the exact same clothing to school daily

school policy

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20
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t/f Other schools have less strict codes, by having students choose from select options, such as:
* Blue or khaki pants
* Blue, white or red shirts
* Neat and clean hair
* Shirts tucked in

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21
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what is the philosophy behind school uniforms ?

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All students are expected to dress in a manner consistent with the recognition that they have a responsibility to help foster a learning environment promoting health and safety, respect and pride, and a positive regard for discipline and authority.

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22
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t/f Shirts/Blouses should be constructed so that the top of the shoulder is covered. Sleeveless apparel with a finished edge may be worn if the garment comes to the shoulder edge and has a standard size armhole.

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t

23
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t/f Spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, mesh tops, sheer tops, strapless tops, and backless tops are acceptable.

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f; unacceptable

24
Q

are prohibited on males unless worn with another shirt

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Muscle shirts/tank tops

25
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Shirts/Blouses
- must NOT show inappropriate necklines that expose cleavage, low back lines, midriffs, or undergarments.
- NO BARE SKIN is to be exposed at the waist, chest or abdomen area.

t/f

A

t

26
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t/f Necklines can be lower than the straight line from the top of the underarm across to the opposite underarm.

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f; cannot be lower

27
Q

t/f some shirts, tops must be tucked in or overlap bottom garment.

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f; all shirts, tops

28
Q

not appropriate for all…

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  • sunglasses
  • hats
  • flip flops
  • pajamas
  • bandanas
  • head cap
  • inappropriate images
  • bad words
29
Q

Hats &Hoodies are fine; students
may wear
them during
school hours

t/f

A

f; may not wear during

30
Q

Sunglasses may not be
worn on the face
when in the building.
t/f

A

t

31
Q

The shirt/blouse rules regarding sleeves and necklines also apply in the dresses/skirts/skorts/shorts policy

Length of dresses, skirts, skorts, (including any slit) should be no shorter…

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than the ends of the student’s extended fingertips when standing up straight (The fingertip rule).

32
Q

Pants/Jeans/Shorts/Skirts/Skorts/Sweatpants shall be worn above the
waist level

t/f

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f; at waist level

33
Q

No clothing that is to be worn as an UNDERGARMENT shall be visible while wearing pants, jeans, shorts, skirts, skorts, or sweatpants

t/f

A

t

34
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Unacceptable Apparel…

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  • Costumes, pajamas or slippers.
    Stretch lycra, spandex or nylon tights, leotards, biker pants or underwear worn as outer garments.
  • Head wear (except for religious reasons) to include, but not limited to, hats, hoods, wavecaps, sweatbands, bandannas, do-rags, skull caps, surgical caps, scarves, baseball caps, picks, rakes, and combs.
    Sunglasses (prescription required).
  • rock tshirts, marijuana shirts
35
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Shoes MUST be worn at all times.

Athletic shoes MUST be worn for physical education classes, and closed toed shoes may be required for protection in certain educational settings.

NO FLIP FLOPS!

Body piercings may not be worn in classes where they are a safety or performance issue.

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other rules

36
Q

–more dressy than everyday or business attire, but not so formal as to include tuxedos or fancy gowns. It is a very flexible form of attire and depends and varies for situation to situation.

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Semi Formal Attire as clothing

37
Q

–still considered formal wear. What type of clothing is appropriate for a semi-formal event also often depends on the event itself

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semi-formal dress

38
Q

semi-formal attire for a daytime wedding** can be different** from that worn to an evening business event or a party

t/f

A

t

39
Q

For men, semi-formal attire typically means –
while for women, it can include –

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a dark suit and tie,cocktail a dress or dressy suit.

40
Q

the formal dress or clothing suitable for formal social events, such as a wedding, formal party or dinner, dance party,etc.

A

formal attire

41
Q

Formal wear in some countries is also termed as

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evening wear

42
Q

The Western style of formal evening dress,
characterized by — has spread through many countries; it is almost always the standard formal social dress in countries without a formal national costume.

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black and white garments

43
Q

Your wardrobe reflects who you are, don’t let it say the wrong things!

t/f

A

t

44
Q

No matter what you wear, be professional
t/f

A

t

45
Q

Your attitude should reflect your ambition
t/f

A

t

46
Q

be professional…

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  • Suit, blazer with a skirt or dress (should be conservative and below knee length)
  • Tailored skirt suits in dark colors, i.e. black, navy, or charcoal gray
  • Blouses should be simple in style, white or soft color
  • Stockings that match your skin tone
47
Q

Can I Wear a Pants Suit?

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In a recent study, 90% of college recruiters agreed pants suits for women are acceptable.

48
Q

rules for accessories

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  • Shoes should be pumps or medium heels
  • Purses should be medium or small sized purse that matches your outfit
49
Q

only appropriate for females in the career fair/interviewing arena

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wearing earrings

50
Q

rules for earrings

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  • Wear one pair of simple earrings for these events.
    Watches are good for both sexes, - same caliber as the rest of your appearance.
51
Q

other rules

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  • Rings and bracelets can be worn but in moderation and if they are essential to you.
  • One ring is most appropriate.
  • Jewelry should never be a distraction for you or the employer.
52
Q
  • Portfolio to carry resumes
  • Light on the perfume
  • Breath mints
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other rules

53
Q

dress for men

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Suit-Dark blue, gray, muted
pin-stripes
Shirt-White, pale blue or
yellow
Tie-Conservative, classic
Shoes-Polished dress shoes