fashion statements tip fashion is constantly changing. it is anything that is currently “in”

Fashion StatementsFashion Statements

TIP Fashion is constantly changing.

It is anything that is currently “in”.

FashionFashion

Fashion is a particular style that is popular at a given time.

StyleStyle

• Style refers to the shape of a particular item Style refers to the shape of a particular item of clothing that makes it easy to recognize.of clothing that makes it easy to recognize.

• Each person develops their own over timeEach person develops their own over time

• Lapels=wide vs. narrowLapels=wide vs. narrow

• Sleeves and pant legs=tight vs. fullSleeves and pant legs=tight vs. full

• Skirt lengthsSkirt lengths

Cycle of Skirt LengthCycle of Skirt Length

StyleStyle

ClassicClassic

• A classic is a traditional style that stays A classic is a traditional style that stays in fashion for a very long time.in fashion for a very long time.

FadFad

• A fad is a fashion that is very popular for A fad is a fashion that is very popular for only a short time.only a short time.

• Fads help teens express two important Fads help teens express two important needs:needs:

– To belong to a groupTo belong to a group

– Express their own individualityExpress their own individuality TIP Color

AccessoriesMiniskirts

Baggy pants

FadFad

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• A French expression that in the clothing A French expression that in the clothing industry means being ahead of fashion.industry means being ahead of fashion.

– Daring and unconventionalDaring and unconventional

– ““far out” do not appeal to most peoplefar out” do not appeal to most people

– ex. Cut out clothing, bright hair colors, ex. Cut out clothing, bright hair colors, extreme lip colorextreme lip color

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