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15. Speech.
Conduct a phone interview
with a wardrobe consultant about the
topic of wardrobe planning. (Some major
department stores employ wardrobe
consultants.) Prepare a list of interview
questions in advance. Share your fi ndings
with the class in an oral report.
16. Social Studies.
Make a list of organizations
in the community that accept donations
of used, but wearable, clothing. Indicate
which of them are donation drop-off
locations or thrift shops (usually for charity),
and which are consignment resale shops.
Use these lists as part of an informative
bulletin board display.
17.
Math. Describe the latest fads for teens.
What is the approximate cost of each item?
How long do you think the fads will stay
popular? Calculate the approximate cost
per wearing of the items. Do you think
these items are wise wardrobe investments?
Do you think any will become lasting
fashions? Explain your views.
18. Set Wardrobe Priorities.
Use a spreadsheet
program to create a wardrobe planning
chart, as shown in Figure 14-14. Fill in the
online charts with information about your
wardrobe and print it. Then prioritize the
items listed under
Needs and Priorities.
19. Estimate and Cut Costs.
Locate price
estimates for the items listed in the
wardrobe plan chart you created. Report
the source of each estimate. Using an online
calculator, total the list. Then shave 10 percent
off the total by fi nding appealing
substitutes for the items you listed.
20. Portfolio Builder.
Plan two wardrobes
with basic items, extenders, and
accessories. Plan one for a high school
or college student and one for a young
business person. Include your wardrobe
plans in your portfolio.
21. Design Activity.
Bring some scarves and
neckties to class. Demonstrate various
ways of tying and wearing them.
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A Career for You
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Careers in the Textile Industry
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Careers in Apparel Design
and Production
22
Fashion Merchandising and
Other Retail Industry Careers
23
Careers in Fashion Promotion
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Other Careers and
Entrepreneurial Opportunities
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Careers
Apparel
Industry
Careers
Inspires a Closer Look at Fashion
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Part Six Apparel Industry Careers
Careers
Textile Careers
Quality Control Inspector
Computer Programmer F
Computer Technician
F
Public
Relations Specialist
F
Textile Designer F
Textile Stylist
Accounting and Finance Employees
F
Business
Operations Specialist
F
Data Processor F
Offi ce
Manager F
Public Relations Specialist F
Purchasing
Agent
F
Textile Administration
F
Textile Advertising and
Promotion Agent F
Textile Sales Manager
Accountant F
Financial Analyst
Computer Programmer
F
Computer Technician Business Operations Specialist F
Industrial Engineer
F
Machine Operator F
Machine Technician F
Plant
Engineer F
Production Supervisor F
Quality Control
Inspector F
Textile Stylist
Market Research Analyst
F
Public Relations Specialist
F
Purchasing Agent F
Quality Control Inspector F Sales
Trainee F
Textile Advertising and Promotion Agent F
Textile Sales Manager
F
Textile Sales Representative
Industrial Engineer
F
Machine Technician F
Plant
Engineer F
Quality Control Inspector F
Textile Colorist
F
Textile Converter F
Textile Laboratory Technician F
Textile Research Scientist
F
Textile Tester
Business Operations Specialist
F
Transportation
Manager
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Career Clusters Initiative
www.careerclusters.org
NOTE:
Occupations may link to additional
career clusters.
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the text is banded in red
for a quick reference to
fashion careers.
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Public
Career Cluster Charts give
an overview of the variety
of careers available in the
fashion fi eld.
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