Clothing Selection Contest Overview

Each contestant will model the ready-to-wear outfit which he/she purchased.

Each contestant will give reasons about the suitability of the outfit that he/she has selected. Reasons should include:

• A statement about why the outfit is appropriate for the occasion for which it was purchased (10 points).
• At least one (1) accurate statement about the fiber/fabric of the garment (10 points).
• At least one (1) accurate statement about care requirements (10 points).
• At least three (3) accurate statements regarding suitability of the style, texture, color, and/or design of the outfit to the 4- H’er’s body type (30 points).
• At least four (4) accurate statements regarding the construction quality of the garment (40 points).

Station Phase: This phase will consist of a series of stations or tables where individual contestants will respond to the requirements of the station.

Examples of stations: Clothing label, types of fibers, styles of clothes, consumer decisions, types of collars, clothing budget.