Interior Design Unit 5

hourglass

The body type that will have the easiest time finding clothing is:

tensing up/pulling in the stomach leads to inaccurate measurements

The person whose measurements are being taken should be relaxed because:

hourglass shape

a body type in which the weight is evenly distributed between the bust and the hips and the waist is clearly defined

fashion forecaster

a person whose job it is to predict fashion trends

aesthetic

a set of principles, usually centered around beauty or visual appeal

applique

a small decorative item, often made of fabric, applied to a surface

defines a wasitline

A good fashion choice for a woman with an oval shape is one that:

confidence

Dressing appropriately for the occasion is important because it give an impression of:

They are often the first to wear new fashion trends

How do celebrities influence fashion?

inseam

One measurement that you can not actually take on yourself is:

oval shape

a body type in which the weight is evenly distributed across the bust, waist, and hips and the waist has little definition

False

True or false? American fashion will become identical to Japanese fashions after several seasons.

False

True or false? Business attire consists almost exclusively of suits

False

True or false? Those with a triangle body shape should seek out pleated pants.

not all fashions flatter every figure

Understanding body type when choosing fashion is important because:

other fashion houses' designs

What is NOT a factor when considering the cost of making clothing?

tops with spaghetti straps

What should a woman NOT wear to work?

Contact human resources and ask about a dress code

What would be the best way to find out what was acceptable at a particular place of business?

if the office has an established casual dress code

When would it be appropriate to wear jeans and a T-shirt to a professional work environment?

minimize the bust line

Women with inverted triangle shapes should wear deep-necked tops in order to:

inverted triangle shape

a body type in which the bust or upper body is larger than the hips or lower body

triangle shape

a body type in which the lower body or hips are wider than the upper body

rise

the area on the body between the natural waist and the crotch

inseam

the distance between the crotch and the ankle