Home Economics - Clothing, Fashion and Design

List five functions of clothing

1. Protection from the weather

2. Safety

3. Modesty

4. Self expression

5. Identification
What are fashion trends?

These are changes in fashion eg. skinny jeans
List four factors that influence fashion trends

1. The fashion industry

2. Famous people and the media

3. Historical events and the economy

4. Technology
List six factors that may influence people's choice of clothing style

1. Age

2. Cost

3. Fashion trends

4. Peer pressure

5. Culture

6. Lifestyle and occupation
List four factors a person should consider when buying an item of clothing for themselves

1. Cost

2. Need

3. Fit

4. Quality
What are accessories?

These are worn with an outfit to complete it eg. jewellery, belts and shoes
What is meant by the term proportion?

This relates to the size of different pieces in an outfit
What is meant by the term emphasis?

This is when the eye is drawn towards something
What is meant by the term balance?

This is when there is an equal spread of colour, pattern and texture
What is meant by the term rhythm?

This is where a colour, shape or pattern links or ties an outfit together

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Home Economics - Clothing, Fashion and Design

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Clothing, Fashion and Design

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2013-05-11T20:55:25Z