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Clothing Selection Contest Overview

 

SCORING: JUNIOR AND SENIOR CONTESTS Points

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

100

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).
100

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.

100 to 200
TOTAL POINTS 300 to 400

 

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Publications

Publication Number: P3595
Publication Number: P3982
Publication Number: P0464
Publication Number: P1397
Publication Number: P1197

News

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Filed Under: 4-H, 4-H Livestock Program, Youth Projects March 27, 2024

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