Consumer Management -Clothing

Consumer Management-Clothing

Department C, Division 240

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Consumer management helps 4-H members learn more about how to make smart fiscal decisions and how to improve financial literacy. The different exhibits provide a variety of learning experiences for 4-H members. Participants in this category will emphasize setting smart goals and keeping a spending plan. For more resources and materials in this category refer to the resource section at the bottom of the page.

 

Division 240, Shopping in Style 

Rules:
  • If the exhibit is a poster, it should be on a 14 inches x 22 inches poster board.
  •  If a three-ring binder is used it should be 8.5 inches x 11 inches. 
  • Folders with or without fasteners should NOT be used and entries will be lowered a ribbon placing.
  • Video exhibits should be less than five minutes in length. Multi-media presentations and exhibits are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing.  4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.   
  •  Do NOT include the Shopping in Style Fashion Show Written Report with Narration Form SF184 in any exhibits.
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hconsumermanagement.
An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects/.`
 
C240001* Best Buy for Your Buck (SF84) – (Ages 8-13 before January 1 of the current year)-Provide details of the best buy you made for your buck this year. Consider building the ultimatewardrobe by adding to this entry each year by dividing it into Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, etc. Put the story in a three-ring binder or video, no posters please (see general information above). Do not include the Shopping In Style Fashion Show Information Sheet in your entry for this class. Although both entries do share some information, there are differences in content and format for this class. 
Provide details about wardrobe inventory which indicates the following:
  • Why you selected the garment you did
  • Clothing budget
  • Cost of garment
  • Conclusion or summary statement(s) stating your final comments on why you selected your
  • "best buy for your buck."
  • Provide 3 color photos of you wearing the garment - front view - side view - back view
C240002* Best Buy for Your Buck (SF84) – (Ages 14-18 before January 1 of the current year)Provide details of the best buy you made for your buck this year. Consider building the ultimate wardrobe by adding to this entry each year by dividing it into Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, etc. Put the story in a three-ring binder or video, no posters please (see general information above). Do NOT include the Shopping In Style Fashion Show Written Report with Narration Form SF184 in your entry. Although both entries do share some information, there are differences in content andformat for this class.
Provide details listed for those ages 8-13 plus include the following additions:
  • · Body shape discussion
  • · Construction quality details
  • · Design features that affected your selection
  • · Cost per wearing
  • · Care of garment
  • · Conclusion or summary statement(s) stating your final comments on why you selected
  •     your “best buy for your buck.”
  •  · Provide 3 color photos of you wearing the garment – front view – side view – back view
 
C240003* Revive Your Wardrobe (SF88) - Take at least two items in your wardrobe that stillfit but that you don’t wear anymore and pair them with a new garment or garments to makethem wearable once again. Create a photo story which includes before and after photos and adescription of what was done. Put in a three-ring binder, poster, or video (see generalinformation).
C240004* Show Me Your Colors (SF89) - Select six-eight color photos of you wearingdifferent colors. Half should be what you consider to be good personal color choices and halfshould be poor personal color choices. Write a brief explanation with each photo describing your  selections. Refer to the manual page 23 for more information. Entry should be a poster (see general information).
C240005* Clothing 1st Aid Kit (SF64) - Refer to page 73 of the manual and complete a clothing first aid kit. Include a list of items in the kit and brief discussion of why each was included. Put in an appropriately sized box or tote with a lid. No larger than a shoe box.
 
C240006* Mix, Match, & Multiply (SF90) - Using this concept from page 32 of the manual take at least five pieces of clothing and create new outfits. Use your imagination to show various looks (i.e. on a clothesline, in a tree, on a mannequin). Include a brief discussion of each outfit which demonstrates what you have learned by completing this entry. Entry can be a three-ring binder, poster, or video (see general information).
 
*State Fair Eligible