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2026 FASHION SHOW
The 4-H Fashion Show is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their clothing construction and consumer management skills. Construction garment members are judged on fit, construction, poise, and overall look of the garment on the individual. Shopping in Style members are judged on garment fit, the overall look of the outfit, and poise, as well as record keeping skills in the written report.
4-H member may have up to three outfits entered in the Fashion Show. Participation in the Fashion Show includes BOTH modeling for a judge during the day and participation in the public show in the evening. Clover Kids may participate in the Fashion Show with their Decorate Your Duds Project (Class 950036) – Limited to one entry per Clover Kid. Advanced registration should be submitted via entry form to the Extension Office two weeks before the contest. One entry form should be submitted for each outfit. During judging, a panel of judges will select outstanding models from each category and overall champion models. Models selected for State Fair will be recognized during the public fashion show. Garments should be the complete work of the 4-H member. Garments modeled must be entered for construction judging.
Clothing garments to be modeled shall display tasteful design and modestly cover the body. Examples of design features to avoid include but are not limited to; revealing low cut necklines, extremely short hemlines, and very short shorts. After consulting with the Clothing Superintendent and clothing judge, Extension Staff will make the final determination if a garment to be modeled is too revealing. If so, it will be disqualified. 4-H’ers should confer with Extension staff prior to Clothing Modeling judging day if there is a question about the appropriateness of their design or pattern.
Bedroom wear, lounge wear or swim wear will qualify for construction judging only and will not be judged for modeling and will not be allowed in the Fashion Show.
COUNTY ONLY FASHION SHOW CLASSES (No State Fair Eligibility)
CLOVER KIDS FASHION SHOW PROJECT
Decorate Your Duds
Clover Kids may participate in the Fashion Show limited to one entry per clover kid. Advanced registration should be submitted via entry form to the Extension office two weeks prior to the contest. Clover Kids may model their item in the Fashion Show at the Buffalo County Fair.
950036 Decorate Your Duds
STEAM CLOTHING 1 FASHION SHOW FOR NONWEARABLES
NO STATE FAIR ENTRY – COUNTY CLASSES ONLY
Purple, $2; Blue, $1.50; Red, $1; White, $0.50
C410168 Bag/Purse, Drawstring apron/barbecue apron, Other (to be modeled with appropriate clothing)
STEAM CLOTHING 1 FASHION SHOW FOR WEARABLES
NO STATE FAIR ENTRY – COUNTY CLASSES ONLY
Purple, $2; Blue, $1.50; Red, $1; White, $0.50
C410170 Dirndl skirt, Simple pants or shorts (split skirt), Simple skirt, Simple top/shirt or vest, Simple dress or jumper, Top and Bottom (for those who have sewn two items that make a wearable outfit), Other
STEAM BEYOND THE NEEDLE
NO STATE FAIR ENTRY – COUNTY CLASSES ONLY
Purple, $1.50; Blue, $1; Red, $0.75; White, $0.50
C410009 Beginning Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Embellished Garment – Garment is created using beginning techniques as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-H’er using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement. Embellished purchased garments or embellished purchased garments with original design entries and textile clothing accessory entries are not accepted.
NO STATE FAIR ENTRY – COUNTY CLASSES ONLY
Purple, $3; Blue, $2; Red $1.50; White, $1
C425015 Upcycled Garment: An article of clothing made from a garment(s) from a secondhand, thrift or vintage clothing store or purchased at a garage sale, or that is a hand-me-down. The garment(s) used must be cut into or taken apart in some way in the “redesigning” process. A picture of the original garment must be included with the entry form.
STEAM CLOTHING 2 FASHION SHOW
NO STATE FAIR ENTRY – COUNTY CLASSES ONLY
Purple, $3; Blue, $2; Red, $1.50; White, $1
Must be complete wearable outfit. A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts. Make One/Buy One entry combines a purchased item with a constructed garment.
C410027 Make One/Buy One — Combine a purchased clothing item with a constructed garment to make a complete wearable outfit. Both items must be modeled.
STEAM CLOTHING 3 FASHION SHOW
NO STATE FAIR ENTRY – COUNTY CLASSES ONLY
Purple, $4; Blue, $3; Red, $2; White, $1.50
The entry should be a complete, wearable outfit, except if a non-tailored coat or outerwear jacket. A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts.
C410041 Buy One/Make One — Combine a purchased clothing item with a constructed garment to make a complete wearable outfit. Both items must be modeled.
ATTENTION SHOPPERS! FASHION SHOW
NO STATE FAIR ENTRY – COUNTY CLASSES ONLY
Purple, $3; Blue, $2; Red, $1.50; White, $1
Ages 8-9. - Participants must be enrolled in Attention Shoppers! to enter. All parts of the modeled outfit must be purchased. Participants must complete an Attention Shoppers! Written information included on the Fashion Show Entry Form. Participants are encouraged to complete a corresponding Buymanship exhibit for fair entry under Consumer Management.
C425010 Model purchased outfit
“OTHER” FASHION SHOW
NO STATE FAIR ENTRY – COUNTY CLASSES ONLY
Purple, $3; Blue, $2; Red, $1.50; White, $1
C425020 Garment made for another person — Entry should be a complete, wearable outfit reflecting moderate to advanced work by the 4-H’er. The 4-H member who made the outfit must accompany the model.
STATE FAIR ELIGIBLE FASHION SHOW CLASSES
Eligible youth are ages 8 and up
STEAM CLOTHING 2 FASHION SHOW
Purple, $3; Blue, $2; Red, $1.50; White, $1
*C410030 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment(s) – The exhibit must be a complete wearable outfit made by a 4-H member. No purchased items permitted, except a purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts. Accessories may be purchased. Possible types of STEAM 2 garments include:
- Dress; OR
- Romper or Jumpsuit; OR
- Two-Piece Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, or lined/unlined jacket; jumper and top; pants or shorts outfit (pants or shorts with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket). Or a purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or lined/unlined jacket outfit with a constructed bottom. OR
- Upcycled Outfit Combination – must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress)
STEAM CLOTHING 3 FASHION SHOW
Purple, $4; Blue, $3; Red, $2; White, $1.50
*C410040 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 3 Garment(s) - Possible types of STEAM Clothing 3 garments include:
- Dress or formal; OR
- Skirted Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket OR jumper and shirt) A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts.; OR
- Pants or Shorts Outfit Combination (pants or shorts with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket) A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts.; OR
- Romper or Jumpsuit; OR
- Specialty Wear (swim wear, costumes, western wear-chaps, chinks, riding attire or hunting gear); OR
- Non-tailored Lined or Unlined Jacket or Coat, additional pieces with jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased.; OR
- Tailored Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket, or Outerwear. Additional pieces with coat, blazer, jacket or outerwear may either be constructed or purchased. OR
- Upcycled Outfit Combination - must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).
STEAM: BEYOND THE NEEDLE FASHION SHOW
Purple, $1.50; Blue, $1; Red, $0.75; White, $0.50
*C410010 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Embellished Garment(s) with an Original Design - Garment is created using intermediate or advanced techniques as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-H member using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement.
*C410015 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Garment Constructed From Original Designed Fabric - Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added.
*C410020 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Textile Arts Garment(s) - Garment is constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.
*C410025 Modeled "Beyond the Needle" Wearable Technology Garment - Garment has integrated technology into its design.
CROCHETED/KNITTED CLOTHING FASHION SHOW
Purple, $1.50; Blue, $1; Red, $0.75; White, $0.50
*C410050 Modeled Knitted or Crocheted Clothing (Level 2 or 3) - Knitted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss stitches or advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Isle. Crocheted garment using pattern stitches such as texture, shell, cluster or mesh stitches or advance crochet stitches such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. The garment can be a sweater, cardigan, dress, coat, a top and bottom, or a two-piece ensemble.
SHOPPING IN STYLE FASHION SHOW
Purple, $3; Blue, $2; Red, $1.50; White, $1
*C410060 Modeled Shopping In Style Purchased Outfit and Written Report - The curriculum is developed and designed for youth ages 8 and older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing. 4-H members must model a COMPLETE WEARABLE OUTFIT (ex. Top/bottom, dress). All pieces of the garment must be purchased. Purchase of accessories is optional.