Clothing suitable for formal social events, such as wedding, formal garden party or dinner.
100
19th Century
When was casual wear first invented?
100
False
A clog is a type of shoe, made predominantly out of leather, associated with the Netherlands.
True or False?
100
Sportswear
Has been called American's main contribution to the history of fashion design.
100
A Female Housekeeper
A chateline was a decorated belt hook that was generally worn by which of the following people?
200
1406
When was the first white wedding dress wore?
200
Madonna
Who introduced a great deal of lace, jewelry, & cosmetics into casual wear during the 1980s?
200
To keep from slipping out of stirrups while riding.
High heeled shoes were first invented by men around 1500s AD, with this purpose in mind.
200
John Redfern
Who was one of the 1st couturies to specialize in sports wear?
200
Italy
Which country has been producing beautiful glass beads known as "Murano Beads" for over 800 years?
300
19th Century by Queen Victoria
When was the first wedding dress made? By who?
300
The Davenport Democrat & Leader in May 1924
When was smart casual first mentioned in the Iowa newspaper?
300
Zion
The band "shoes", popular in the 1970s, began their career in what Illinois town?
300
Emancipated Women
What type of woman dressed herself without a maid's assistance?
300
Neck
On which our body would you see a piece of jewelry known as a "torc"?
400
Skottish Kilt
This was worn as a formal dress by men in Scotland or of Scottish descent.
400
Smart Casual
An ill-defined dresscode that is generally a neat yet informal attire.
400
1948
The fabric hook-and-loop fasteners with brand name, velaro, were invented by Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral in what year?
400
Ready to Wear Manufactures
What were the early sportswear designers associated with?
400
Cuff Links
What is the name of the piece of jewelry that is worn on the bottom of the sleeves of a long sleeved dress skirt?
500
Batik Skirt
What was worn by men & women in Indonesia?
500
Semi-Casual
A dresscode in the American context.
500
Nike
This world-famous manufacturer of athletic shoes has its origins in a company called Blue Ribbon Sports, founded by Phil Knight and his track coach, Bill Bowerman.
500
1920's
In what year did sport's wear become a popular descriptive term for relaxed, casual wear?
500
A bracelet is worn on the wrist, while an arm ring is worn around the bicep on the upper arm.
What is the biggest difference between a bracelet & an arm ring?