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Chapter 15: Your Fashion Statement

Check Your Answers: After You Read

Section 15.1 Selecting Your Clothes

1. Style is the design of a garment. Fashion is a style of clothing that is popular at a particular time.
   
2. Clothes that you wear often; clothes that do not fit; clothes that you never wear; clothes in need of repair.
   
3. This answer calls for your opinion. Whether you agree or disagree with the statement, be sure to include details that support your opinion.
   
4. Posters will vary depending on the fad selected. Present one or more images of the selection and include details about how it started, how people learned about it, and who was most influenced by it.
   

Section 15.2 Color, Line, and Texture

1. Primary: red, blue, and yellow. Secondary: violet, green, and orange.
   
2. Lines can be formed by the seams and waistlines of a garment, or they can be part of the fabric's design, such as stripes or plaids.
   
3. Texture is created by using different yarns and weaves in making fabric.
   
4. Answer should include details about how appropriate colors, flattering lines, and the use of texture can create a professional-looking outfit.
   
5. Answers will vary depending on culture chosen. Sample answer: in parts of Northern China, red is the color for the woman's wedding dress. Red is considered a powerful color that can keep away evil spirits and bring good luck.