STH 247 Clothing Selection & Maintenace

Question 1

Clothing is

Answer 1

any item/article worn or placed on the body to cover it, to protect, beautify or adorn it.

It includes a variety of items & applications such as cloth items, accessories : make up, shoe, bags, jewelleries, watch, umbrella etc

Question 2

Functions of Clothing

Answer 2

Modesty
Protection
Self Adornment
Status
Extension of one self
Role Identification
Clothing and Impression, Self Extension, Health, Personal values

Question 3

Classification of Clothing

Answer 3

Clothes

Accessories

Cosmetics

Question 4

Underwear/garment are

Answer 4

Are directly near the skin eg bra, pant, corset, girdle etc
Are foundation garment
Freq. washing is imp. for hygiene
Should be strong, easy to launder, be absorbent & comfortable

Question 5

Inner garments

Answer 5

Are clothes worn over the outer garments and placed under d outer garments.

Can be part of d design of d outer garment if seen.

Comes in form of top vest/tube/vest eg singlet.

Should be absorb perspiration, easy to wash, easy to remove and wear and allow room for movement

Question 6

Outer garments are

Answer 6

smartly looking clothing worn to cover the body. Are worn over other garments.

E.g tshirt, trouser, dresses, suit, coat etc

Question 7

Sleep garments are

Answer 7

clothes worn to bed. Eg pyjamas and night gowns.

Fabrics used for them should be soft textured and flame resistant.

They should be loose and comfy so as not to restrict movement and flow of blood.

• They should be smooth, soft, absorbent and washable

Question 8

Accessories are

Answer 8

worn with clothes to complement dresses either by complementing/harmonizing it or contrasting it.

E.g jewellery, neck wears, carried objextsy

Question 9

Wardrobe is

Answer 9

the collection of clothing; refers to a person stock of clothes.
It includes dresses, garments, accessories & cosmetics.

Wardrobe is planned according to purpose/function.

Question 10

Benefits of Wardrobe Planning

Answer 10

To reduce clothing purchases and save money

To have clothing for variety of activities

To vary dressing and avoid repetition of clothing

For easy access to clothing

To increase wardrobe

To enjoy social approach, enables one to receive admiration

To avoid buying unnecessary clothing items

To identify the used & unused one, the one to give out and not to

Question 11

Principles/ Points to Consider of Wardrobe Planning

Answer 11

Weather Condition

Family Standard

Money Available

Occasion/ Use of the clothes

Color Plan

Figure type