DOCSLIB.ORG

101 CC1 Concepts of Fashion

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
101 CC1 Concepts of Fashion CONCEPT OF FASHION BFA(F)- 101 CC1 Directorate of Distance Education SWAMI VIVEKANAND SUBHARTI UNIVERSITY MEERUT 250005 UTTAR PRADESH SIM MOUDLE DEVELOPED BY: Reviewed by the study Material Assessment Committed Comprising: 1. Dr. N.K.Ahuja, Vice Chancellor Copyright © Publishers Grid No part of this publication which is material protected by this copyright notice may be reproduce or transmitted or utilized or store in any form or by any means now know or here in after invented, electronic, digital or mechanical. Including, photocopying, scanning, recording or by any informa- tion storage or retrieval system, without prior permission from the publisher. Information contained in this book has been published by Publishers Grid and Publishers. and has been obtained by its author from sources believed to be reliable and are correct to the best of their knowledge. However, the publisher and author shall in no event be liable for any errors, omission or damages arising out of this information and specially disclaim and implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular use. Published by: Publishers Grid 4857/24, Ansari Road, Darya ganj, New Delhi-110002. Tel: 9899459633, 7982859204 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Printed by: A3 Digital Press Edition : 2021 CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Fashion 5-47 2. Fashion Forecasting 48-69 3. Theories of Fashion, Factors Affecting Fashion 70-96 4. Components of Fashion 97-112 5. Principle of Fashion and Fashion Cycle 113-128 6. Fashion Centres in the World 129-154 7. Study of the Renowned Fashion Designers 155-191 8. Careers in Fashion and Apparel Industry 192-217 9. Role & Responsibilities of a Fashion Designer 218-235 UNIT Introduction to Fashion 1 NOTES INTRODUCTION TO FASHION STRUCTURE 1.1 Learning Objective 1.2 Introduction 1.3 Terminologies of Fashion Concept of Fashion 1.4 Fad 1.5 Style 1.6 Student Activity 1.7 Summary 1.8 Glossary 1.9 Review Questions 1.1 LEARNING OBJECTIVE After studying this unit you should be able to: ● Explain the meaning and definition of Fashion. ● Describe the Terminologies of Fashion. ● Explain the fashion terms and their meaning. ● Enumerate the skills required for leather footwear. ● Explain the meaning and significance of Eyelets and Shoe Lacing System. ● Explain the fashion terms and their meaning. ● Describe the technology for modify of Fashion Style. 1.2 INTRODUCTION Fashion influences the senses of a person, who likes to wear and remain to the trends of the time. It also applies to the personal mode of expression which may or may not apply to the general public. Fashion can change within specific time limit and is constant only for minutes. By fashionable, one can mean as something which can fit in with the present famous expression mode. Fashion is a concept which is linked in a positive way with beauty, style and glamour. In a way, fashion is a sort of an art with which a culture is examined with the belief of beauty and goodness. This is used in a negative concept too, as Self-Instructional Material 5 Concepts of a synonym for trends and status. Fashion can vary within a society too as per the Fashion age, generation, occupation, class and geography. Global fashion centers: At present, the fashion centers are situated in London, New York city, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam and Los Angeles. Rome, Tokyo NOTES and Antwerp are also becoming popular in the fashion industry. Fashion is becoming socially and globally acceptable in many fields of human thinking and activities. This field of fashion is inclusive of varied careers like architecture, landscape design, interior design, body type, clothing and costume, cosmetics and many more. Fashion even connects well with personal grooming, hair style and entertainment. Of all the fields, costumes and drapery are well mingled with fashion and being studied as a proper stream of education. Clothing trends: People normally change with the fashion trends that they see. They take to the clothing worn by models and this is seen globally amongst urban population, who are drawn to the western style. There has been fashion changing from the 18th century itself. At that time, Ziryab, a famous stylist and musician migrant from Baghdad, put forward the first conception of fashion in Europe. He developed a variety of complex clothing fashion based on seasonal as well as day to day fashion. During the winters, the costumes were made from warm wool or cotton items, which were of dark colors and the summer garments were made of light and cool hues. This involved materials like flax and silk in bright and light colors. The bright colors for such clothes were actually produced through dye works and in tanneries, which the Muslim world used for its production purpose. For instance, in the 12th century, there were more than 116 dye works and 86 tanneries. Tanning is the procedure in which the skin is converted into the leather with an acidic chemical compound called tannin. This compound prevents decomposition and imparts color. Ziryab also suggested various clothing styles for the morning time, afternoon and for the evening period. Thus, he introduced the winter and the summer dresses, by setting the time frames when each fashion was to be worn by a person. Also, he added specific dresses of half season to be worn for interval in between two seasons. Because of him, there was an introduction of luxurious dresses of Orient in Spain. Hence, under his influence, there was a setting up of a fashion industry, that produced colorful striped fabrics. There were also introduction of transparent fabric coats that can be found in Morocco even in the present stage. The 14th century fashion related to the historians like James Laver and Fernand Braudel, both of whom started the western fashion in their clothing lines. One of the most dramatic sign was an unexpected severe shortage and tightening of the male over garment. This dress could be barely worn by men. This created the western male outline of a top which was tailored over the trousers and is still followed. Women’s fashion trends: There was also a huge change in the women’s clothing, which also included change in the hair styles as well. In the initial stage, the changes in fashion led to disintegration of what was previously been followed and has similar styles of dressing. Such style was worn by the upper classes of 6 Self-Instructional Material Europe and there was an increase in the development of various national styles of Introduction to fashion dresses. Fashion Although, fashion was being perceived differently by the rich people, the modern Europe influenced the peasants to follow the trends at a distance which NOTES can be closely related to the elites. The West followed a fashion trend which was matchless. The early western travelers in China, Persia, Japan, Turkey and such countries remarked on the absence of the fashion changes even if they understood little of the cultures, they described them as unethical. They pursued such concept as instable and lack of order in the culture of the Western countries. 1.3 TERMINOLOGIES OF FASHION. CONCEPT OF FASHION Fashion Trend :- Direction in which styles, colors, fabrics and designs are tending to change. Political events, films, personalities, dramas, social and sports events often influence fashion trends Types of Fashion:- ● Classic:- Apparel made in a style that continues to be fashionable over a long period of time, and that may return as high fashion at regular intervals. When revived, classic fashions retain the basic line of the original style, but are sometimes altered in minor details ● FAD:- Short-lived fashion that becomes suddenly extremely popular, remains for a short period of time, and fades quickly. Fads in India :- India’s traditional six-yard wonder is igniting imaginations anew. The sari, say fashion designers, can be worn over a pair of jeans or jazzed up with a sexy slim belt for a trendy look. ● Avant Grade (ah-vant gard):- French term commonly used in English meaning new, unconventional, ahead of its time. Used as an adjective to describe apparel that may be provocative or surprising. ● Couture (Koo-ture):- French term for business in which original apparel designs are created by designers & the items are manufactured in the design house using exceptionally fine sewing & tailoring and expensive fabrics ● Haute Couture (oat koo-toor):- Haute couture (French for “high sewing” or “high dressmaking”) refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Haute couture is made to order for a specific customer, and it is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish, often using time-consuming, hand-executed techniques Firms create model that may be sold to private customers or other segments of the fashion industry who also acquire the right to reproduce other designs. Designers show at least 2 collections a year of original designs to the public. An original design is not the only one of its kind, but means only that the garment was designed and made in the atelier of the designer. As currently used in United States and in the fashion press, refers to the latest and most advanced fashions; high fashion Self-Instructional Material 7 Concepts of Common Fashion Terms and Their Meaning Fashion NOTES If fashion language is something you don’t really understand, start here by learning these common words and terms. That will up your game the next time you catch up with your fashionista friends. Haute Couture This term is French for high sewing or high dressmaking and often refers to exclusive designer creations. The exclusivity comes from the fact that haute couture outfits are constructed by hand from start to finish.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Charitably Chic Lynn Willis
    Philadelphia University Spring 2007 development of (PRODUCT) RED, a campaign significantly embraced by the fashion community. Companies working with Focus on . Alumni Focus on . Industry News (PRODUCT) RED donate a large percentage of their profits to the Global Fund to fight Lynn Willis Charitably Chic AIDS. For example, Emporio Armani’s line donates 40 percent of the gross profit By Sara Wetterlin and Chaisley Lussier By Kelsey Rose, Erin Satchell and Holly Ronan margin from its sales and the GAP donates Lynn Willis 50 percent. Additionally, American Express, Trends in fashion come and go, but graduated perhaps the first large company to join the fashions that promote important social from campaign, offers customers its RED card, causes are today’s “it” items. By working where one percent of a user’s purchases Philadelphia with charitable organizations, designers, University in goes toward funding AIDS research and companies and celebrities alike are jumping treatment. Motorola and Apple have also 1994 with on the bandwagon to help promote AIDS a Bachelor created red versions of their electronics and cancer awareness. that benefit the cause. The results from of Science In previous years, Ralph Lauren has the (PRODUCT) RED campaign have been in Fashion offered his time and millions of dollars to significant, with contributions totaling over Design. Willis breast cancer research and treatment, which $1.25 million in May 2006. is senior includes the establishment of health centers Despite the fashion industry’s focus on director for the disease. Now, Lauren has taken image, think about what you can do for of public his philanthropy further by lending his someone else when purchasing clothes relations Polo logo to the breast cancer cause with and other items.
    [Show full text]
  • Picnic Skirt FREE YOUTUBE TUTORIAL
    Picnic Skirt FREE YOUTUBE TUTORIAL © 2020 Charm Patterns by Gertie SEWING INSTRUCTIONS NOTES: This style can be made for any size child or adult, as long as you know the waist measurement, how long you want the skirt, and how full you want the skirt. I used 4 yards of width, which results in a big, full skirt with lots of gathers packed in. You can easily use a shorter yardage of fabric if you prefer fewer gathers or you’re making the skirt for a smaller person or child. Seam Finishing: all raw edges are fully enclosed in the construction process, so there is no need for seam finishing. Make a vintage-inspired button-front skirt without 5/8-inch (in) (1.5 cm) seam allowances are included on all pattern pieces, except a pattern! This cute design where otherwise noted. can be made for ANY size, from child to adult! Watch CUT YOUR SKIRT PIECES my YouTube tutorial to see 1. Cut the skirt rectangle: the width should be your desired fullness (mine is how it’s done. You can find 4 yards) plus 6 in for the doubled front overlap/facing. The length should be the coordinating top by your desired length, plus 6 in for the hem allowance, plus 5/8 in for the waist seam subscribing to our Patreon allowance. at www.patreon.com/ Length: 27 in. gertiesworld. (or your desired length) Length: + Skirt rectangle 6 in hem allowance xoxo, Gertie 27 in. Cut 1 fabric (or your + desired length) ⅝ in waist seam + Skirt rectangle 6 in hem allowance Cut 1 fabric MATERIALS + & NOTIONS ⅝ in waist seam • 4¼ yds skirt fabric (you Width: 4 yards (or your desired fullness) + 6 in for front overlap may need more or less depending on the size and Length: 27 in.
    [Show full text]
  • The Textiles of the Han Dynasty & Their Relationship with Society
    The Textiles of the Han Dynasty & Their Relationship with Society Heather Langford Theses submitted for the degree of Master of Arts Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Centre of Asian Studies University of Adelaide May 2009 ii Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the research requirements for the degree of Master of Arts Centre of Asian Studies School of Humanities and Social Sciences Adelaide University 2009 iii Table of Contents 1. Introduction.........................................................................................1 1.1. Literature Review..............................................................................13 1.2. Chapter summary ..............................................................................17 1.3. Conclusion ........................................................................................19 2. Background .......................................................................................20 2.1. Pre Han History.................................................................................20 2.2. Qin Dynasty ......................................................................................24 2.3. The Han Dynasty...............................................................................25 2.3.1. Trade with the West............................................................................. 30 2.4. Conclusion ........................................................................................32 3. Textiles and Technology....................................................................33
    [Show full text]
  • Overview of Fashion
    Chapter01 vrv Overview of Fashion 1.1 UNDERSTANDING FASHION: INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITION Fashion has become an integral part of contemporary society. It is an omnipresent aspect of our lives and is one of the focal topics of the print and electronic media, television and internet, advertisements and window displays in shops and malls, movies, music and modes of entertainment etc. Fashion is a statement that signifies societal preferences created by individual and collective identities. The key to its core strength lies in its aspiration value, which means that people aspire to be fashionable. Fashion travels across geographical boundaries, history influencing and in turn, influenced by society. Though the term 'fashion' is often used synonymously with garment, it actually has a wider connotation. A garment is not fashion merely because it is worn. To become fashion, a garment has to reflect the socio-cultural ethos of the time. As a generic term, fashion includes all products and activities related to a 'lifestyle' - clothes, accessories, products, cuisine, furniture, architecture, mode of transportation, vacations, leisure activities etc. Fig 1.1 Evening gowns by Sanjeev Sahai Creative Director of Amethysta Viola Fashion has emerged as a globally relevant area of academic study which includes various aspects of fashion design, fashion technology and fashion management. Due to the wide range of human and social aspects within its ambit, it is also a topic of scholarly study by sociologists, psychologists and anthropologists. 1 01 v r v Its multi-faceted nature leads to numerous interpretations. For an average person, fashion could generally refer to a contemporary and trendy style of dressing being currently 'in' and which is likely to become 'out' by the next season or year.
    [Show full text]
  • Street Stylers Nailing This Summer’S Key Trends
    STYLE KIM: There’s something very CLAIRE: Polka dots don’t have Alexa Chung about this outfit. to be cutesy. Our girl proves While on paper long-sleeved, that a few choice accessories calf-length, polka-dot co-ords can turn a twee print into an sound hard to pull off, this street uber-cool look. I’ll be taking styler rocks it. The cut-out shoes tips from her styling book and and round sunglasses add the teaming dotty co-ords with right amount of edge to make chunky heels, techno shades this all so effortlessly cool. and an ice white backpack. WE ❤ YOUR STYLE Our fashion team spy the street stylers nailing this summer’s key trends Kim Pidgeon, Claire Blackmore, fashion editor deputy fashion editor KIM: If you’ve been looking for CLAIRE: Cropped jacket, double KIM: If you’re going to rock CLAIRE: Culotte jumpsuits double denim inspiration, look denim and flares all in S/S15’s one hot hue, why not make can be a tough trend to wear no further. The frayed jean dress boldest colours – this lady’s top it magenta? This wide-leg well, but with powder blue and flares combo is this season’s of the catwalk class. I love the jumpsuit has easy breezy shoes, matching sunnies and trend heaven. The emerald clashing shades and strong lines summer style written all over an arty bag, this fashionista green boxy jacket, the snake- created by the pockets and it, while the ankle-tie heels masters it. The hot pink works print lace-up heels and the hems cutting her off at different and sunnies give an injection with her pastel accessories patent bag are what make this points on the body.
    [Show full text]
  • Impact Investing in the Creative Economy: Diving Deep Into Ethical Fashion, Sustainable Food and Social Impact Media
    Impact Investing in the Creative Economy: diving deep into Ethical Fashion, Sustainable Food and Social Impact Media Creatve people solve problems. Increasingly, In an efort to demystfy the creatve economy they are doing it beyond the studio, the for impact investors, impact fund managers and theater and the concert hall. Creatve people other stakeholders, this report dives deep into are harnessing the power of business and the three large and growing consumer industries marketplace to scale and sustain their ideas. within the creatve economy: fashion, food and media. These industries share the capacity to Many of the businesses that artsts, designers intrigue, engage, educate and actvate more and other creatves start balance fnancial mindful consumers so that the benefts of proftability with concern for the planet, ethical and sustainable supply chains and the their workers, and their community. These full power of media to drive positve change can socially-focused companies seek capital from be realized. impact investors who understand the power of art, design, culture, heritage and creatvity to Creatve Economy Defned drive positve environmental and social impact. Together, investors and entrepreneurs can The “creatve economy” was defned by John grow the creatve economy to become more Howkins in 2001 as a new way of thinking and inclusive, equitable and sustainable. doing that revitalizes manufacturing, services, retailing, and entertainment industries with A Creatvity Lens: Impact Investng in the Creatve Economy 1 a focus on individual talent or skill, and art, The Opportunity culture, design, and innovaton. Concern by consumers about how their food, Today, creatve economy defnitons are clothes and entertainment are produced has typically ted to eforts to measure economic grown signifcantly in recent years.
    [Show full text]
  • The Use of Trend Forecasting in the Product Development Process
    THE USE OF TREND FORECASTING IN THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS C TWINE PhD 2015 THE USE OF TREND FORECASTING IN THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS CHRISTINE TWINE A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Manchester Metropolitan University for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Department of Apparel / Hollings Faculty the Manchester Metropolitan University 2015 Acknowledgements The completion of this research project owes a great deal of support and encouragement of my supervisory team, Dr. David Tyler, Dr. Tracy Cassidy as my adviser and the expert guidance of my Director of Studies Dr. Ji-Young Ruckman and Dr. Praburaj Venkatraman. Their experience and commitment provided inspiration and guidance throughout those times when direction was much needed. I am also indebted to all those who participated in the interviewing process which aided the data collection process and made this research possible. These included personnel from the trend forecasting agencies Promostyl, Mudpie, Trend Bible and the senior trend researchers from Stylesight, and Trendstop. The buyers and designers from the retailers Tesco, Shop Direct, Matalan, River Island, Mexx, Puma, Bench, Primark, H&M, ASOS and Boohoo. Thank you to my lovely family, David and Florence for their support and encouragement when I needed it most. i Declaration No portion of the work referred to in this thesis has been submitted in support of an application for another degree or qualification of this or any other university or institution of learning. Copyright© 2014 All rights reserved No part of this thesis may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of the author.
    [Show full text]
  • Volume 2, Issue 3, Autumn 2018
    The Journal of Dress History Volume 2, Issue 3, Autumn 2018 Front Cover Image: Textile Detail of an Evening Dress, circa 1950s, Maker Unknown, Middlesex University Fashion Collection, London, England, F2021AB. The Middlesex University Fashion Collection comprises approximately 450 garments for women and men, textiles, accessories including hats, shoes, gloves, and more, plus hundreds of haberdashery items including buttons and trimmings, from the nineteenth century to the present day. Browse the Middlesex University Fashion Collection at https://tinyurl.com/middlesex-fashion. The Journal of Dress History Volume 2, Issue 3, Autumn 2018 Editor–in–Chief Jennifer Daley Editor Scott Hughes Myerly Proofreader Georgina Chappell Published by The Association of Dress Historians [email protected] www.dresshistorians.org The Journal of Dress History Volume 2, Issue 3, Autumn 2018 [email protected] www.dresshistorians.org Copyright © 2018 The Association of Dress Historians ISSN 2515–0995 Online Computer Library Centre (OCLC) accession #988749854 The Journal of Dress History is the academic publication of The Association of Dress Historians through which scholars can articulate original research in a constructive, interdisciplinary, and peer reviewed environment. The Association of Dress Historians supports and promotes the advancement of public knowledge and education in the history of dress and textiles. The Association of Dress Historians (ADH) is Registered Charity #1014876 of The Charity Commission for England and Wales. The Journal of Dress History is copyrighted by the publisher, The Association of Dress Historians, while each published author within the journal holds the copyright to their individual article. The Journal of Dress History is circulated solely for educational purposes, completely free of charge, and not for sale or profit.
    [Show full text]
  • 2017-2018 Updated Fashion Design
    Fashion Design The Hoot Addendum #4 This addendum replaces the Fashion Design section (pages 231 – 238) of the 2017-18 The Hoot. Revised December 1, 2017 BACK TO CONTENTS | 231 FASHION DESIGN Innovation in fashion design results from a rigorous process of developing and editing ideas that address specific design challenges. Students in our program work alongside expert, professional faculty and guest mentors, who are current and visible designers, to become educated and practiced in all aspects of the design process. Throughout their experience, students produce original designs and develop collections for their portfolio. In their Junior and Senior year, students have the opportunity to work in teams to create unique designs under the guidance of mentors, emulating professional designers and following the industry's seasonal schedule. Recent mentors for the Junior and Senior class have included Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Nike, Roxy, Armani Exchange, BCBG, Trina Turk, Ruben & Isabel Toledo, and Bob Mackie. Junior and Senior designs are featured at the annual Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show at the Beverly Hilton. FASHION DESIGN WITH AN EMPHASIS IN COSTUME DESIGN Students may choose to pursue an emphasis in Costume Design. With a focus on new directions in character development for film, television, live performance, concept art, and video, students emerge from the Costume Design Emphasis track as relevant, creative professionals prepared for the future direction of this exciting field. Under the guidance of critically-acclaimed costume design professionals and leading costume houses, students will produce original designs and dynamic illustrations, combining traditional and digital methods, for their portfolios. Costume Design mentors have included: Disney, Cirque du Soleil, Theadora Van Runkle, Betsy Heimann, Western Costume, Bill Travilla, and Bob Mackie.
    [Show full text]
  • The Morgue File 2010
    the morgue file 2010 DONE BY: ASSIL DIAB 1850 1900 1850 to 1900 was known as the Victorian Era. Early 1850 bodices had a Basque opening over a che- misette, the bodice continued to be very close fitting, the waist sharp and the shoulder less slanted, during the 1850s to 1866. During the 1850s the dresses were cut without a waist seam and during the 1860s the round waist was raised to some extent. The decade of the 1870s is one of the most intricate era of women’s fashion. The style of the early 1870s relied on the renewal of the polonaise, strained on the back, gath- ered and puffed up into an detailed arrangement at the rear, above a sustaining bustle, to somewhat broaden at the wrist. The underskirt, trimmed with pleated fragments, inserting ribbon bands. An abundance of puffs, borders, rib- bons, drapes, and an outlandish mixture of fabric and colors besieged the past proposal for minimalism and looseness. women’s daywear Victorian women received their first corset at the age of 3. A typical Victorian Silhouette consisted of a two piece dress with bodice & skirt, a high neckline, armholes cut under high arm, full sleeves, small waist (17 inch waist), full skirt with petticoats and crinoline, and a floor length skirt. 1894/1896 Walking Suit the essential “tailor suit” for the active and energetic Victorian woman, The jacket and bodice are one piece, but provide the look of two separate pieces. 1859 zouave jacket Zouave jacket is a collarless, waist length braid trimmed bolero style jacket with three quarter length sleeves.
    [Show full text]
  • Smart Army Jacket
    Perspectives in Communication, Embedded-Systems and Signal-Processing (PiCES) – An International Journal ISSN: 2566-932X, Vol. 2, Issue 10, January 2019 Proceedings of National Conference on Emerging Trends in VLSI, Embedded and Networking (NC-EVEN 18), April 2018 Smart Army Jacket Bhuvaneshwari, Nipun Pradeep, Harish K Pavan Kumar, Sowmya Professor, Department of EC, Brindavan College of Engineering, Bangalore UG Students, Department of EC, Brindavan College of Engineering, Bangalore information systems are equipped with input and output Abstract: Wearable technologies are now pervading functions [1]. many applications in several fields. The aim of this review paper is to collect and summarize the actual Sensors or switches are used for input in smart smart clothing in the space and military field where clothing; they determine conditions of the surrounding conditions could be critical for health and safety, and environment (for example, temperature or humidity outline the innovation trend for innovative services to sensor) or operate and control the system (for example, police and soldiers. The aim of this paper is to consider system ON/OFF switch, volume control buttons). To keep data input methods and technologies related to wearing feeling as satisfactory as possible, it is preferable to replace data input mechanical buttons with flexible information input into electronic systems that would be switches and connections. The aim of this paper is to suitable for smart garments. An overview of recent consider data input methods and technologies related to developments in the area of flexible switches is information input into system that would be suitable for provided, describing processes used to fabricate these smart garments.
    [Show full text]
  • Dress Code Is a Presentation of Who We Are.” 1997-98 Grand Officers
    CLOTHING GUIDELINES: MEMBERS AND ADULTS (Reviewed annually during Grand Officer Leadership; changes made as needed) Changes made by Jr. Grand Executive Committee (November 2016) “A dress code is a presentation of who we are.” 1997-98 Grand Officers One of the benefits of Rainbow is helping our members mature into beautiful, responsible young women - prepared to meet challenges with dignity, grace and poise. The following guidelines are intended to help our members make appropriate clothing choices, based on the activities they will participate in as Rainbow girls. The Clothing Guidelines will be reviewed annually by the Jr. Members of the Grand Executive Committee. Recommendations for revisions should be forwarded to the Supreme Officer prior to July 15th of each year. REGULAR MEETINGS Appropriate: Short dress, including tea-length and high-low length, or skirt and blouse or sweater or Nevada Rainbow polo shirt (tucked in) with khaki skirt or denim skirt. Vests are acceptable. Skirt length: Ideally, HEMS should not be more than three inches above the knee. Skirts, like pencil skirts that hug the body and require “adjustment” after bowing or sitting, are unacceptable. How to tell if a skirt has a Rainbow appropriate length? Try the “Length Test”, which includes: When bowing from the waist, are your undergarments visible, or do you need to hold your skirt - or shirt - down in the back? If so, it's too short for a Rainbow meeting. Ask your mother or father to stand behind you and in front of you while you bow from the waist. If she/he gasps, the outfit is not appropriate for a Rainbow meeting.
    [Show full text]