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Extension Service Harney County

Looking Good

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This program helps participants understand some of the criteria that people use for selecting clothing such as appearance, and appropriateness for desired function. It also encourages comparing clothing sources, evaluating clothing quality, and clothing care techniques. It also shows how to involve children in the system.

 

Objectives

 

Problem Solving and Decision Making

 Identify clothing appropriate for:

  • Protection & safety
  • Comfort, durability, and appearance relationships

 Select clothing based on:

  • Sizing charts and measurements
  • Aesthetics
  • Cost care label information

 

 

 

Understanding Self and Others

  • Appearance and clothing
  • Resources for clothing and accessories and their care
  • Various cultural and ethnic groups

 

Communicating and Relating to Others

  • Information communicated visually by clothing and appearance.
  • Understand relationship between clothing and first impressions.
  • Involve children in clothing selection, acquisition, and care process

Managing Resources, Time, and Money

  • Compare sources for acquiring clothing
  • Evaluate clothing quality
  • Use fiber content and care labels
  • Acquire clothing within budgets
  • Clothing care techniques
 


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