Unit DMERCHANDISE INFORMATION

4.03 Identify merchandise

classifications.

WOMENSWEAR

Dresses One-piece or

two-piece All occasion Daytime Sundresses Evening Bridal

Evening, bridal, and after-five

Gowns Cocktail

dresses Formal

wear

Sportswear

Pants Skirts Sweaters Tops Denim

wear

Pants

Athletic Capri/

cropped Casual Dress

Skirts

A-line

Pencil

Sweaters

Turtleneck Cardigan Pullover

Tops Blouses Knit tops Shirts Tanks Tees

Jeans and other denim wear

5-pocket Low rise Boot cut Stretch Skirts Shirts

Suits

Jackets with pants and/or skirts

Active sportswear Swimwear Exercise Beachwear Dancewear Warm-up

suits

Coats

All weather Leather Trench Rain gear

Jackets Active

Blazers

Casual

Intimate Apparel Foundations

(bra and panties)

Camisoles Boyshorts Tanks Thongs Shapewear

Sleepwear Lingerie Loungewear Robes Pajamas

Maternity Apparel that

will expand

MENSWEAR

Sportswear Streetwear Jeans Casual shirts Pants Sweaters

Streetwear (Urbanwear) Sean Jean

Rocawear

G-unit

Jeans Bootcut

Carpenter

Loose

Baggy

ShirtsCasual

Long-sleeve Short-sleeve Polo Knit

Pants Casual Cargo Utility Dress Khaki

Sweaters Cardigan Pullover

CrewneckV-neck

Turtleneck

Tailored clothing Overcoats

Suits

Sports coats

Blazers

Outerwear Coats Parkas Jackets Snow wear

Furnishings Dress shirts Underwear Ties Sleepwear Socks

Underwear Boxers

Boxerbriefs

Briefs

T-shirts

Sleepwear

Robes

Pajamas

Activewear Hoodies Tees Warm-ups Jerseys Fleece pants Shorts

Work clothing Work shirts

and pants Overalls and

jeans Uniforms

Formal wear Wedding

attire

Tuxedos

Dinner jackets

INFANTS’

AND

CHILDREN’S

Infants’ Apparel

Babies and toddlers younger than three years old

Children Girls ages 3

through 13 Boys ages 3

through 16

ACCESSORIE

S

Accessories Jewelry Footwear Hosiery Handbags and small

leather goods Belts Headwear Handwear Neckwear

Jewelry Rings Bracelets Necklaces Brooches Watches Earrings

Jewelry categories Fine: Most

expensive and highest quality jewelry. Gold, silver,

platinum Precious stones Semi-precious

stones

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

Jewelry categories (cont.)

Costume: The least expensive and the most commonly purchased jewelry.

ExampleClaire’s

Boutique

Footwear Dress shoes Casual shoes Slippers Athletic shoes Sandals Boots

Hosiery Pantyhose

Stockings

Socks

Handbags and small leather goods

Clutch Satchel Tote Shoulderbag Billfolds Checkbook cases Briefcases Eyeglass cases

Belts

Rope Sash Cummerbun

d Belts with

buckles

Headwear

Visors

Hats

Caps

Handwear Gloves

Mittens

Work gloves

Neckwear

Scarves Shawls Ties

OTHER

CLASSIFICATIONS

WITHIN THE

FASHION

INDUSTRY

Home furnishings Furniture Window

treatments Furniture

coverings Bed, bath,

and kitchen textiles

Home furnishings (cont.)

Decorative rugs

Art Candles and

lighting Frames

Cosmetics Cosmetics

Toiletries

Fragrances

Cosmetics Cosmetics:

Products applied to the face, skin, or hair to improve appearance.

Examples: Toner, blush,

eye shadow, lipstick

Toiletries Personal care

products used in grooming.

Examples Deodorant Shampoo Conditioner

Fragrances Products that add

a pleasant scent such as perfume, cologne, and bath products.

Examples: Givenchy Amarige Calvin Klein’s CK

One Bubble bath