Clothes Flashcards
Name 4 functions of clothes
1) express personality
2) modesty
3) safety
4) to flatter
Name the 6 guidelines for when buying clothes
1) function
2) care
3) fit
4) cost
5) style
6) durability
What are accessories
They are an extra item worn to complete looks
Name 3 functions of accessories
1) completes an outfit
2) express taste and style
3) change look of an outfit
What are the properties of clothes? (5)
Durable, washable, waterproof, comfortable and lightweight
What influences fashion? (4)
- famous people
- the media
- fashion industry
- street fashion
What are fashion changes called?
Fashion trends
What is a fashion fad?
A short lived fashion
What are fashion trends ?
The fashion changes that are constantly changing
What is fashion also associated with?
Music, food and cars
Name the 4 fashion industries
1) couturier: fashion designer
2) haute couture: original and very expensive clothes for one person.
3) pert a porter: a designers ‘ready to wear ‘collection
4) off the peg clothing: you see these clothes in most clothes
When designing clothes consider the following: (7)
- cost
- comfort
- occasion
- size
- colour
- fashion
- design
Lines: when designing (4)
- name the line and what it makes you look like
Curved: soft
Diagonal: dramatic
Horizontal: broader
Vertical: thinner