Clothing Care and What Not to Wear Nan Ducote NanooNan, Inc.
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Note to Teachers
• Thanks for attending the seminar! I hope you found it helpful.
• This presentation is Copyright © NanooNan, Inc. by Nan Ducote
• For inquiries, please contact nan@nanoonan.com
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Clothing Care
• Reading and understanding labels
• Cleaning garments
• Ironing garments
• Basic sewing to care for garments
• Project module
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Ohio 4H Study
Table 1
Frequency of Teen Clothing Care Activities
Clothing Care Activities Frequency
Never Sometime Most of Time
Hang Up/Put Away After Wear
10% 34% 56%
Put Away Clean Clothes 2% 18% 80%
Repair Own Clothes 29% 44% 27%
Machine Wash Own Clothes 6% 39% 45%
Hand Wash Own Clothes 34% 42% 24%
Iron Own Clothing 31% 34% 35%
Repair Family Clothing 70% 26% 4%
Wash Family Clothing 31% 44% 25%
Iron Family Clothing 58% 31% 11%
Adult Reminders Needed 33% 41% 26%
n=158
Source: Journal of Extension, October 1997,
Vol. 35, No. 5. http://www.joe.org/joe/19
97october/rb2.html
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Table 2
Who Repairs Adolescents' Clothing
Clothing Repair Who Repairs
Teen Parent Other Don't Repair
Replace Buttons
51.3% 42.4% 2.5% 3.8%
Repair Hems 19.2% 64.7% 10.3 5.8%
Repair Seams 19.6% 61.4% 12.7% 6.3%
Patch Holes 17.8% 58.0% 7.6% 16.6%
n=158Source: Journal of
Extension, October 1997, Vol. 35, No. 5.
http://www.joe.org/joe/1997october/rb2.html
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Fabric Care Symbols
Source: http://www.cleaning101.com/laundry/fabricsymbols.cfm
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Know the Language
Source: http://www.cleaning101.com/laundry/fabricsymbols.cfm
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Keeping it Clean
• Dry cleaning vs. washing
• Sorting laundry
• Load sizes
• Water temperatures
• Detergent choices and amount
• Drying options
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Ironing
• Matching fabric to heat level
• To steam or not to steam
• How to iron a dress shirt
• How to iron pants• Hanging vs. folding
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Basic Sewing to Maintain Garments
• Straight stitch• Hem stitch• Whip stitch• Button
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Clothing Care Teaching Module
• Students bring their three favorite pieces of clothing to class.
• The goal is to learn about the cleaning and care of garments
• Analyze the garments to determine what they believe is the best way to clean the garment
• Are there any areas to be mended?• How would they wash the items?• How would they iron them?• What can they do to prolong the life of clothing?
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What Not to Wear
• Figure types • GQ for the guys• Accessories• Interpreting trends• More rules – Dress codes• How to shop on a budget / How to analyze price• Body image• Project module
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What’s Your Shape?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-
womens-body-types--you.html
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What’s Your Shape?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-
womens-body-types--you.html
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Apple
• Enhance cleavage with fitted jackets
• Skirts – side fastening & flat fronted to avoid bulk
• Wide legged denim trousers balance you out
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Hourglass
• Think Marilyn Monroe!• Don’t try to hide your
body• Wear fitted clothes that
skim your curves and stretch the torso
• V neck sweaters and pencil skirts look great on you!
• Avoid stilettos, choose rounded or peep toes
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Skittle
• Vertical patterns on the bottom slim thighs
• Broad lapels on coats draw eye to shoulders and show shapely torso
• High chunky heels elongate the legs
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Vase
• Wide scooped necklines balance your chest with the rest of the body
• Curvy shoes for curvy girls!
• Single button jackets focus on your narrowest area
• Sharp, tight tailoring
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Cornet
• Draping dresses create curves
• Skinny jeans play up slinky hips
• Delicate heels highlight slim calves and shapely ankles!
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Lollipop
• Pay special attention to posture
• Shoes should have slim heels to reflect slim hips
• Gathers at waist can direct eyes in that direction
• Bell bottom trousers balance out heavier top
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Column
• Gathers & pleats on a shirt break up the column
• Choose well-balanced shoes
• Feminine chiffon dresses soften the shape
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Bell
• Keep your look feminine
• Create broad shoulders with a funnel neck coat
• Thigh-skimming caftans make great swimsuit coverups
• Cone heels balance out your bottom half
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Goblet
• Focus on your fabulous legs!
• Deep wide v-necks divides the area of chest
• Choose skirts that are fitted at the top and flared at the hem
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Cello
• Wide v-necks give best shape for chest
• Sewn down pleats on upper part of skirt minimize tummy and rear
• Choose shoes that support your upper leg and flatter your ankles
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Pear
• Delicate and strappy tops flatter
• Focus on upper half• Avoid side pockets• Choose flat-front
trousers• Straight boots cover
heavy calves• Belts focus on your
trim waist
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Brick
• Think feminine!• Detailed necklines
draw the eye upward• Asymmetric pleats lift
the bottom• Build in curves with
shaped garments• Rounded toes on
shoes
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GQ for the Gentlemen
• Ties – should end around the center of the belt buckle
• Dress shirts should have “2 finger” space in the collar –measure neck below adam’s apple
• Sleeves should reach 1” past wrist bone – measure from center back of collar to wrist bone + 1”
• Shirt shoulders should extend to edge of shoulders
• Wear pants at the waist• Pants should break on top part of foot
The Key to Looking Good
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Trend Spotting Locally
• Fashion magazines
• Blogs
• Films & television
• Key internet runway shows
• Up and coming stores
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Dress Codes
• Dress to fit the occasion
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to feel your best
• Think outstanding, not standing out
• Work• School• Out on the town
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How to Shop
• Make a list, then leave it at home!
• Shop at the end of a season for basics for the next year
• Buy trendy items at cheaper stores
• Don’t buy an item just because it’s on sale!
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Body Image
• Self esteem
• Positive image
• Healthy direction
• Pay special attention to posture
• Encouragement!
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What to Wear Teaching Module
• Goal: Choose clothes that look great, wear well, and fit properly for body type
• Discern your three best features and discuss how you would highlight those
• Analyze three pieces of favorite clothing for fit, wearability and flattery. Create a case for each piece – where to wear it, with what, when
• Put together ideal outfit according to body type• Make a list of trends that would and would not look
good on you
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