2022 Fashion Show buying and construction guidelines

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2023-2024

Texas 4-H Fashion

Show

General Rules and Guidelines

OVERVIEW

The 4-H Fashion Show is designed to showcase the work of 4-H members who have completed a

Fashion and Interior Design project. The following objectives are included in the Fashion and Interior

Design project: knowledge of fibers and fabrics, wardrobe selection, clothing construction,

comparison shopping, fashion interpretation, understanding of style, good grooming, poise in front

of others, and personal presentation skills.

PURPOSE

The Fashion Show provides an opportunity for 4-H members.

• Demonstrate skills and knowledge of clothing construction and consumerism.

• Demonstrate an understanding of fashion trends of young people.

• Design and create outfits for specific uses.

• Demonstrate poise and confidence.

• Increase personal presentation skills.

FASHION SHOW BUYING AND CONSTRUCTION

4-H Fashion Show is an optional activity. Senior 4-H members who have competed and won at the

district Fashion Show can compete at the Fashion Show during Texas 4-H Roundup. Each district may

send one senior level contestant from each of the four construction categories (Everyday Living,

Refashion, Semi-formal to Formal, and Theatre/Costume) and one contestant from each of the four

buying categories (Business/Interview, Fantastic Fashion under $25, Semi-formal to Formal, and

Special Interest) to the Texas 4-H Roundup Fashion Show.

PARTICIPANT RULES for TEXAS 4-H STATE FASHION SHOW

The rules in this guide are for the Texas 4-H State Fashion Show held in conjunction with the Texas

4-H Roundup. Please refer to county and district Fashion Show guidelines for information on those

contests.

Failure to comply with the requirements will result in disqualification or penalty deductions from the

final score.

1. Age. Age divisions are determined by a participant’s age as of August 31 of the current 4-H

year in accordance with what is stated in the current Texas 4-H Rules and Guidelines. Junior

and Intermediate divisions will follow district Fashion Show guidelines.

Senior Division: Grades 9 thru 12

2. Participation. Participants must complete a 4-H Fashion and Interior Design project between June

2023, and the district contest in the 2023-2024 4-H year. All garments/ensembles to be judged

must have been purchased (renting a garment is not allowed in the buying division) or

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constructed during participation in a 4-H Fashion & Interior Design project between June 2023,

and the district contest in the 2023-2024 4-H year.

3. Fashion Show Construction & Buying Categories. Fashion Show Construction categories include

Everyday Living, Refashion, Semi-formal to Formal, and Theatre/Costume. Buying categories

include Business/Interview, Fantastic Fashion under $25, Semi-formal to Formal, and Special

Interest. The 4-H member must select either construction or buying and then select a category.

Participants must compete in the same category at the district and state level. The entry worn at

district must be the entry at the state contest. Accessories such as shoes, jewelry, hat, gloves, and

scarfs may be changed, but changes must be included on the paperwork. The appropriate

garment category should be determined by the style, fabric, and use of the garment. No one

may change divisions or categories between district and state contests.

4. Participants may compete in Fashion Show Construction or Buying and Fashion Show Natural

Fiber. Participants may compete in a Fashion Show Buying or Construction category and in a

Fashion Show Natural Fiber wool/mohair or cotton category at the Texas 4-H Roundup if they

finished first at the district contest in their respective categories. Participants may enter the same

garment, or they may enter different garments based on the individual category guidelines.

5. Participation in Fashion Show activities during Texas 4-H Roundup. Participants must be present

for all Texas 4-H Fashion Show activities including interview, dress rehearsal, and public Fashion

Show. Fashion Show orientation will be held virtually. A link will be provided prior to the 4-H

Roundup, and it is the responsibility of the participant to view the orientation. A complete

schedule including fashion show practice, interview times and public fashion show will be

distributed to all registered Fashion Show qualifiers after 4-H Roundup registration is complete.

6. Fashion Show Registration and Paperwork. 4-H Fashion Show guidelines and entry forms can be

found on the Texas 4-H Fashion and Interior Design webpage

. Contestants qualifying for the

State 4-H Fashion Show complete the required entry forms and register on Texas 4-H Online.

Participants will upload their entry form during the registration process. If a participant is

competing in construction or buying and natural fiber submit paperwork for both contests in one

merged document.

7. Alternates. An alternate cannot participate in the state 4-H Fashion Show unless approved by the

district 4-H Specialist and contest superintendent is notified prior to Roundup registration closing.

It is imperative that the contest superintendent be notified as soon as possible to update the

interview schedule, program, and other changes.

TEXAS 4-H FASHION SHOW INTERVIEW PROCEDURE

1. Introduction/Presentation

Each contestant will start by introducing themselves and model their garment for the judges.

Participants will then provide a 5-minute presentation to the judges. During the presentation,

the participants need to describe their project activities, outfit selection, construction or

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buying skills and their knowledge of fiber and fabrics. Prior to competing the participant

should review the contest score sheet to see the areas that will be judged.

2. Question and Answer

Judges will have the opportunity to ask each participant questions from the list of contest

questions as well as questions related directly to the participants garment or project

experiences.

FASHION SHOW NATIONAL CONTEST OPPORTUNITY

National contest for Fashion Show is the 4-H FCS National Championship Fashion Revue held in San

Antonio. Texas can send up to four individuals to attend this national contest. All category (buying,

construction and natural fiber) first place winners will have the opportunity to compete to earn one of

the four spots. Guidelines for competing for a spot at the National 4-H Fashion Revue will be shared with

the participants in an e-mail prior to the Texas 4-H Roundup Fashion Show.

PRIOR COMPETITION GUIDELINES

Guidelines related to national contest advancement and prior competition rules can be found in the

Texas 4-H Roundup Guide.

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CONSTRUCTION

1. Garments may be constructed by sewing, knitting, or crocheting. Accessories may be purchased.

2. All garments worn (garments that are visible – i.e., blouse under jacket or vest) during the interview

process must be constructed. Close-fitting legwear, tights, and pantyhose do not need to be

constructed.

3. In Construction, first place winners may enter the same category in which they have previously

been awarded a first–place entry at State, unless they have competed at the National Fashion

Revue. See related rule in the 2024 4-H Roundup guide.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

Everyday Living

Includes casual sportswear, weekend-wear, sleepwear, clothing for

school, casual after- school events, or hanging out with friends

Refashion

Refashion is an environmentally friendly category where old, worn out or

damaged textile items are upcycled into something new. The result of

modifying existing clothing or fabric item (such as tablecloth or curtain) into

something more fashionable. Participants will use creativity and sewing skills

to bring life to something that would have ended up in the landfill. The

completed garment is different from its original use, not just an alteration.

(Examples: neck ties sewn together to form a dress or taking old t-shirts and

making them into a skirt)

Semi-formal to

Formal

Entry must be designed for semi-formal to formal occasions and made

from fabrics intended for the same.

Semi-formal is a little less formal than formal black tie.

• Women – includes midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, wrap dresses, cocktail

dresses, pantsuits, and jumpsuits.

• Men – includes slacks and a blazer, a two-piece suit (with or without

a tie), accessories that show personal style (pocket squares, dress

watch, custom shoes).

Formal -prom, evening wedding or gala party.

• Women – typically floor-length gown, a knee-length cocktail dress

or classic little black dress.

• Men – two or three-piece suit or tuxedo, with a shirt and tie.

Theatre/Costume

Garment intended for use as a costume, which would include stage

production. May be sewn from fabric or using a base garment to build

upon. These garments may be unusual or innovative materials; imaginative

but wearable.

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NECESSARY FORMS

The 2024 Texas 4-H Fashion Construction Entry Form is required for participants in the 2024 Texas 4-H Fashion

Show.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Fashion Show construction judging is based on the 2024 Fashion Show Construction Score Sheet. A

panel of judges will evaluate and score the entries based on their Fashion Show paperwork and

interview.

Participants will provide a presentation up to 5 minutes in length. Each category will be judged

separately. A participant receives a 5-point deduction for not following all Fashion Show requirements,

which includes not completing all forms or illegible or incorrect forms.

If ties should occur, the ties will be broken using partial scores in the following order.

1. Construction skills

2. Outfit Selection, fit and appearance

3. Interview

4. Knowledge of fiber and fabric

characteristics

5. Paperwork

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disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.

BUYING

1. All garments worn (garments that are visible – i.e., blouse under jacket or vest) during the interview

process must be included in the buying worksheet.

2. In Buying, first place winners may enter the same category in which they have previously been

awarded a first- place entry at State, unless they have competed at the National Fashion Revue.

See related rule in the 2024 4-H Roundup guide.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

Business/

Interview Attire

Entry should be an outfit you would wear for a job interview, scholarship interview,

job fair, or other professional event.

1. Professional – This is a more traditional, conservative approach (e.g., business

suit or blazer, tie, and dress slacks for men, business suit, pantsuit, or jacket and

dress for women).

2. Business Casual – This trend is more relaxed and comfortable but demonstrates

good judgment in choices and displays a neat appearance (e.g., polo shirt,

shirt with a collar or sweater, khakis or other slacks, dress or casual leather shoes,

moderate length dress or skirt for women).

antastic

Fashions

under $25

This category is designed to expand the 4-H member’s shopping experience to

include different shopping venues. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale,

consignment store, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other retail business. Receipts are

required for everything that is visible during the interview, except shoes. Receipts for

garage sales can be handwritten. This includes jewelry and accessories.

Semi-Formal to

Formal

Entry must be designed for semi-formal to formal occasions and made from fabrics

intended for the same.

Semi-formal is a little less formal than formal black tie.

• Women – includes midi dresses, maxi-dresses, wrap dresses, cocktail dresses,

pantsuits, and jumpsuits.

• Men – includes slacks and a blazer, a two-piece suit (with or without a tie),

accessories that show personal style (pocket squares, dress watch, custom

shoes).

Formal -prom, evening wedding or gala party.

• Women – typically floor-length gown, a knee-length cocktail dress or classic

little black dress.

• Men – two or three-piece suit or tuxedo, with a shirt and tie

Special Interest

Entry should be a specific outfit that you NEED to know how to purchase wisely.

Entry should be something that reflects a special interest of the participant, such

as equestrian clothing and riding apparel, dance costumes, hiking clothing, or

rock-climbing clothing.

The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age,

disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.

NECESSARY FORMS

The 2024 Texas 4-H Fashion Buying Entry Form is required for participants in the 2024 Texas 4-H Fashion

Show.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Fashion Show buying judging is based on the 2024 Fashion Show Buying Score Sheet. A panel of

judges will evaluate and score the entries based on their Fashion Show paperwork, presentation and

interviews.

Participants will provide a presentation up to 5 minutes in length. Each category will be judged

separately. A participant receives a 5-point deduction for not following all Fashion Show requirements,

which includes not completing all forms or illegible or incorrect forms, missing orientation.

If ties should occur, the ties will be broken using partial scores in the following order.

1. Consumer buying skills

2. Outfit selection

3. Interview

4. Knowledge of fiber and fabric

characteristics

5. Paperwork