1/1986
BUYMANSHIP GUIDELINES
PURPOSE:
To learn to look for quality, comfort, style and looks at the best price.
* It is
equally important for boys and girls
* It can be geared to any age level
* It is particularly nice for non-sewers
* It is an art -- but anyone can learn it, and
the sooner you do, the more you save.
PROJECT EXHIBITS:
Outfits must be modeled for Fair exhibit because choosing what fits and looks best on a person is an important part of this project.
Jewelry and shoes, scarves, etc., are the "finishing touches" of accessories and can make a lot of difference in the total look of the outfit, so should be chosen and added carefully but should not be counted in the number of pieces of the outfit in any of the categories.
Cost cards are informative, not a criteria for judging, other than that they need to be included and exhibited. They help the member to realize the amount spent and the observer to form a realistic idea of the budget involved.
Presentation
* Be able to explain to judges your choices, combinations and
uses.
* Do you know number of outfits or variations you can achieve.
* Arrange orderly display - (such as casual to dressy).
* Have accessories to show combinations not being worn might be a help.
* Pictures to show combinations not being worn might be a help.
* Costs - know what you spent - what you saved - value of what you included from wardrobe
( a chart might help).
Showmanship and Grooming
* You and your exhibit need to be neat, clean, pressed -
ready for display.
* Hair style and make-up appropriate for basic combination being shown.
Club Booth
Arrange a display for club booth (not all garments) - perhaps
1 outfit or combination with pictures, charts, etc. to illustrate project.
Class I - begins with 1 or 2 articles from the member's wardrobe, then add at least 2 purchases of clothing to create a co-ordinated outfit.
Class II - the
Completed Renewed Outfit: should use no more than 2 new purchases, plus one other
article of clothing should be restyled; additional articles of clothing should come from
your wardrobe.
If possible, include a "before" picture of the restyled garment and describe
what was done.
a) Restyling needs to be more than just turning up a hem or cuffs, or letting them down,
even though this does make a difference in the fit.
b) To shorten a floor length skirt into street length or shorten long pants into shorts or
knickers may be all right for simple restyling.
Class III - the
Educational Display, Study, Theme or Charts: this would need to show a lot of
thought and effort -- comparable with what would be put into the other 2 classes.
Some suggestions for possible exhibits to give you some ideas (these could easily be
developed into demonstrations!):
* A study of fashion extremes and how they affect other things - like furniture.
* Quality and Basics versus Contemporary Fashions and Fads.
* Natural Fibers versus Synthetics.
* Principle of heat retention in clothing.
* How to make good use of sales and bargains.
* Can thrift shops be to your advantage?
* Co-ordinating and buying to complement yourself.
STYLE SHOW:
MEETING AND ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS: