Unit D MERCHANDISE INFORMATION 4.03 Identify merchandise classifications.

WOMENSWEAR

Dresses  One-piece or two-piece  All occasion  Daytime  Sundresses  Evening  Bridal

Evening, bridal, and after- five  Gowns  Cocktail dresses  Formal wear

Sportswear  Pants  Skirts  Sweaters  Tops  Denim wear

Pants  Athletic  Capri/cropped  Casual  Dress

Skirts  A-line  Pencil

Sweaters  Turtleneck  Cardigan  Pullover

Tops  Blouses  Knit tops  Shirts  Tanks  Tees

Jeans and other denim wear  5-pocket  Low rise  Boot cut  Stretch  Skirts  Shirts

Suits  Jackets with pants and/or skirts

Active sportswear  Swimwear  Exercise  Beachwear  Dancewear  Warm-up suits

Coats  All weather  Leather  Trench  Rain gear

Jackets  Active  Blazers  Casual

Intimate Apparel  Foundations (bra and panties)  Camisoles  Boyshorts  Tanks  Thongs  Shapewear

Sleepwear  Lingerie  Loungewear  Robes  Pajamas

Maternity  Apparel that will expand

MENSWEAR

Sportswear  Streetwear  Jeans  Casual shirts  Pants  Sweaters

Streetwear (Urbanwear)  Sean Jean  Rocawear  G-unit

Jeans  Bootcut  Carpenter  Loose  Baggy

Shirts Casual  Long-sleeve  Short-sleeve  Polo  Knit

Pants  Casual  Cargo  Utility  Dress  Khaki

Sweaters  Cardigan  Pullover Crewneck V-neck  Turtleneck

Tailored clothing  Overcoats  Suits  Sports coats  Blazers

Outerwear  Coats  Parkas  Jackets  Snow wear

Furnishings  Dress shirts  Underwear  Ties  Sleepwear  Socks

Underwear  Boxers  Boxerbriefs  Briefs  T-shirts

Sleepwear  Robes  Pajamas

Activewear  Hoodies  Tees  Warm-ups  Jerseys  Fleece pants  Shorts

Work clothing  Work shirts and pants  Overalls and jeans  Uniforms

Formal wear  Wedding attire  Tuxedos  Dinner jackets

INFANTS’ AND CHILDREN’S

Infants’ Apparel  Babies and toddlers younger than three years old

Children  Girls ages 3 through 13  Boys ages 3 through 16

ACCESSORIES

Accessories  Jewelry  Footwear  Hosiery  Handbags and small leather goods  Belts  Headwear  Handwear  Neckwear

Jewelry  Rings  Bracelets  Necklaces  Brooches  Watches  Earrings

Jewelry categories  Fine: Most expensive and highest quality jewelry.  Gold, silver, platinum  Precious stones  Semi-precious stones

Jewelry categories (cont.)  Bridge: Jewelry made to look like fine jewelry but less expensive. Examples:  Joan Rivers jewelry  Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry  Nolan Miller jewelry

Jewelry categories (cont.)  Costume: The least expensive and the most commonly purchased jewelry. Example Claire’s Boutique

Footwear  Dress shoes  Casual shoes  Slippers  Athletic shoes  Sandals  Boots

Hosiery  Pantyhose  Stockings  Socks

Handbags and small leather goods  Clutch  Satchel  Tote  Shoulderbag  Billfolds  Checkbook cases  Briefcases  Eyeglass cases

Belts  Rope  Sash  Cummerbund  Belts with buckles

Headwear  Visors  Hats  Caps

Handwear  Gloves  Mittens  Work gloves

Neckwear  Scarves  Shawls  Ties

OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

Home furnishings  Furniture  Window treatments  Furniture coverings  Bed, bath, and kitchen textiles

Home furnishings (cont.)  Decorative rugs  Art  Candles and lighting  Frames

Cosmetics  Cosmetics  Toiletries  Fragrances

Cosmetics  Cosmetics: Products applied to the face, skin, or hair to improve appearance. Examples:  Toner, blush, eye shadow, lipstick

Toiletries  Personal care products used in grooming. Examples  Deodorant  Shampoo  Conditioner

Fragrances  Products that add a pleasant scent such as perfume, cologne, and bath products. Examples:  Givenchy Amarige  Calvin Klein’s CK One  Bubble bath