Clothing Care and What Not to Wear Nan Ducote NanooNan, Inc.

Clothing Care

and

What Not to Wear

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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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Ohio 4H Study

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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The Right Accessories

• Shoes

• Purse

• Jewelry

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Trend Effects

• Music

• Streets

• Economy

• War

• Environment

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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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