Objectives

• Select clothing and accessories appropriate to the particular activity or occasion.
• Practice appropriate hygiene and grooming practices.
• Understand career options, such as merchandising, image consulting, accessory design, etc.

 

 

Who Can Participate

• 4-H members must be actively enrolled.
• Junior Division (8 -10 years old)
• Intermediate Division (11- 13 years old)
• Senior Division (14 and up)

 

If child is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade by Sept. 1, they will compete as a 4-H member. Any child with an age or grade below these requirements will compete as a Clover Bud 

 

 

Specific Requirements

4-H Members may choose one of five classes in their division:

• Snappy Dress
• Active Sports Wear
• Semi-Formal Wear
• Cultural Wear
• Western Wear

 

 

School/Club Responsibility & Awards

4-H clubs/schools should assist members in completing entry forms. Entries are to be brought to the judges on the day of the contest. Entries should be written by 4-H members.

 

All Divisions 4-H members will be judged based on fit, individual, becomingness, and fashion.

 

Sr Division - May be required to answer interview questions.

 

Member will receive a Certificate and ribbon for 1st 2nd and 3rd place in each category. The Overall Champion and Reserve Champion per Division will receive certificate and neck ribbon, also an invitation to the Achievement Banquet.

 

 

Image Dress Class Descriptions

 

Snappy Dress

Jeans, khaki pants, slacks, skorts, gauchos or Capri pants. Polo knits or button front shirts, sweaters and cardigans. Dresses, pantsuits or coordinated separates suitable for church, social or awards events. Slacks for boys, button front shirt or knit shirts with collar, (No Tie) Shoes may be slip on or lace up shoes, boots or sandals.
(No Tennis Shoes of Any Kind)

 

Active Sports Wear

Clothing identified with a specific sport and the appropriate footwear: Hunting, ski suits, tennis outfits, gymnastics, golf attire, dance etc.

(Not School Team Uniforms of Any Kind)

 

Semi-Formal

For girls-Party and semi-formal dresses and coordinates. Appropriate dress shoes, (hosiery optional). For boys-Slacks with button down collar shirt or other dress shirt with tie, sports jacket or suit. Leather shoes with matching belt.

(Pageant Costumes, Form Gowns, or Tuxedos are Not Allowed)

 

Cultural Wear

Cultural wear for for everyday wear or special events.

 

Western Wear

Western style jeans, dress or skirt with long sleeve western style shirt, western style shoe, and western style belt with buckle. (Western Style hat and/or vest optional)