1 Fashion Styles Chapter 6

2 What is Fashion? fashion is the particular style that is popular at a given time Anything that is “in” is part of current fashion

3 Fashion Terms Style Characteristics that distinguish one particular item of clothing from another Examples: Jeans, A-line skirt, raglan or kimono sleeves

4 Classic Styles that become classics are usually simpler and less innovative than others Navy blue blazer is a classic Blue jeans, tuxedos, cardigans, sweaters Polo shirts, turtleneck sweaters Tailored shirts

5 Fad Fashion that is very popular for only a short time Colors like mauve, chartreuse Short miniskirts, low slung baggy pants

6 Less expensive Some fads return when a new generation discovers them Fads help teens express sense of belonging and personality

7 Avant-Garde French expression that means ahead of fashion Daring and unconventional “far out”, don’t appeal to most people Call attention to wearer

8 Retro Brings backs styles of an earlier time V neck sweaters, wrap dresses, pointed pumps

9 Fashion Cycles Introduction stage Born when it’s worn for the first time Models, celebrities, etc Introduced in small quantities at high prices

10 Growth stage Interest in fashion builds and people gradually accept it Variations are sold at lower prices

11 Maturity stage Many people wear the fashion Peaks in popularity Large quantities at prices most can afford

12 Decline stage People tire of style Continue to wear it but sales decline

13 Fashion Swings Basic styles of clothes and accessories remain the same, certain details change Skirt lengths go up and down Jacket lapels are narrow or wide

14 Until WWI, floor length skirt was fashionable for every woman and every occasion During the 1920’s, hems rose to the knees During the 1930’s they fell to the calf See page 102 for different lengths

15 Later 1990’s Wider ties returned Fabrics featured flowers, cartoon characters Solid-color ties were worn with same color shirt

16 Fashion Feature Garment features can be combined to create many different looks Some combiations are more pleasing and practical than others

17 Necklines See page 104 figure 6-9 Around neck and shoulders Jewel – high, rounded Crew – finished knit band Cowl- softly draped Bateau – long and low neck

18 Collar Styles Separate piece of fabric attached to neckline Some are detachable Peter pan – small and flat Sailir, mandarin, tuxedo, Chelsea See page 105 figure 6-10

19 Sleeve Styles See page 106 figure 6 – 11 Set– in, raglan, kimono, dolman, baby doll

20 Garment Styles Long ago “dresses” were called robes Garments change in name and in style

21 Dress Styles See page 108 figure6-12 Sheath, shift, A-line, princess

22 Shirt Styles See page 109 figure 6-13 Dress, sport, polo, Hawaiian, Henley, tank top, tunic

23 Skirt Styles See page 110 figure 6-14 Dirndl, Gored, wrap

24 Pant Styles See page 111 figure 6-15 Straight, tapered, flared, culottes, leggins, jumpsuit

25 Jacket & Coat Styles See page 112 figure 6016 Blazer, cardigan, bolero, chesterfield, trench