1. Unit D MERCHANDISE INFORMATION
4.03 Identify merchandise classifications.

2. WOMENSWEAR

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

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

5. Sportswear
Pants
Skirts
Sweaters
Tops
Denim wear

6. Pants
Athletic
Capri/cropped
Casual
Dress

7. Skirts
A-line
Pencil

8. Sweaters
Turtleneck
Cardigan
Pullover

9. Tops
Blouses
Knit tops
Shirts
Tanks
Tees

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

11. Suits
Jackets with pants and/or skirts

12. Active sportswear
Swimwear
Exercise
Beachwear
Dancewear
Warm-up suits

13. Coats
All weather
Leather
Trench
Rain gear

14. Jackets
Active
Blazers
Casual

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

16. Sleepwear
Lingerie
Loungewear
Robes
Pajamas

17. Maternity
Apparel that will expand

18. MENSWEAR

19. Sportswear
Streetwear
Jeans
Casual shirts
Pants
Sweaters

20. Streetwear (Urbanwear)
Sean Jean
Rocawear
G-unit

21. Jeans
Bootcut
Carpenter
Loose
Baggy

22. Shirts
Casual
Long-sleeve
Short-sleeve
Polo
Knit

23. Pants
Casual
Cargo
Utility
Dress
Khaki

24. Sweaters
Cardigan
Pullover
Crewneck V-neck
Turtleneck

25. Tailored clothing
Overcoats
Suits
Sports coats
Blazers

26. Outerwear
Coats
Parkas
Jackets
Snow wear

27. Furnishings
Dress shirts
Underwear
Ties
Sleepwear
Socks

28. Underwear
Boxers
Boxerbriefs
Briefs
T-shirts

29. Sleepwear
Robes
Pajamas

30. Activewear
Hoodies
Tees
Warm-ups
Jerseys
Fleece pants
Shorts

31. Work clothing
Work shirts and pants
Overalls and jeans
Uniforms

32. Formal wear
Wedding attire
Tuxedos
Dinner jackets

33. INFANTS’
CHILDREN’S
AND

34. Infants’ Apparel
Babies and toddlers younger than three years old

35. Children
Girls ages 3 through 13
Boys ages 3 through 16

36. ACCESSORIES

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

38. Jewelry
Rings
Bracelets
Necklaces
Brooches
Watches
Earrings

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

40. 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

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

42. Footwear Dress shoes Casual shoes Slippers Athletic shoes Sandals
Boots

43. Hosiery
Pantyhose
Stockings
Socks

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

45. Belts
Rope
Sash
Cummerbund
Belts with buckles

46. Headwear
Visors
Hats
Caps

47. Handwear
Gloves
Mittens
Work gloves

48. Neckwear
Scarves
Shawls
Ties

49. OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

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

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

52. Cosmetics
Cosmetics
Toiletries
Fragrances

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

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

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