RULES: The $20 Clothing Challenge is designed to expand 4-H ers shopping experiences with different shopping venues that may be more economical and environmentally sound. We acknowledge that, while sewing is a very important skill to develop, making garments may not always be the most cost-effective way of developing our wardrobes. In fact, buying fabric, patterns and notions may cost more than buying a similar garment on sale or through resale/consignment/thrift stores. The spirit and intent of this track of the $20 Challenge is to expand 4-H ers shopping horizons to go green (reuse, recycle and keep things out of landfills) and thrifty (in light of today s economy!). However, new items can be entered IF they are purchased on sale to meet a specific intended use and DO NOT exceed the $20 cost limit. Contest Rules: All participants (male or female) must: 1. Have purchased the outfit* they are entering after April 10, 2011. 2. Have identified a specific intended use for their selected outfit. 3. Have selected and purchased the outfit ON SALE from a traditional outlet or (for extra credit) from a garage sale, consignment or resale shop or thrift store (such as a Goodwill or Salvation Army store).** 4. NOT just pull an existing outfit from their closets or their siblings closets. *** 5. NOT spend more than $20 for their outfit (not including shoes, accessories and undergarments); tax is not included in the $20 cost limit. 6. Provide receipt(s) to document the cost of the outfit. If more than one item is entered (ex. a top and a bottom purchased separately, all receipts must be turned in.) Receipts are NOT required for accessories, shoes, etc. 7. Complete the attached entry/report form. 8. Submit the attached entry form, and all receipts / sales slips to the Buncombe County 4-H Office NO LATER THAN 5:00 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012. 9. Submit their actual outfit for judging NO LATER THAN 5:00 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012. 10. Model their outfit for fit and poise judging on Monday, May 14, 2012. 11. Model their outfit at the 4-H Fashion Revue/Talent Showcase at the Extension office on Saturday, May 19, 2012. *By outfit, we mean a top and bottom or dress. It must also conform to the North Carolina 4-H Dress Code. The 4-H Dress Code is designed to assure that 4-H ers appear in attire that resembles a school and/or community expectation. Examples of prohibited dress or appearance include: tube tops, halter tops, one-shoulder tops, strapless tops, casual tops with spaghetti straps dresses/tops/pants/skirts that expose midriff, navel, back or cleavage sagging pants/exposed undergarments see-through clothing or clothing that encourages indecent exposure attire with messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent or vulgar or that advertise any product or service not permitted by law to minors (alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or drugs) any adornment such as chains or spikes that reasonably could be perceived as or used as a weapon any symbols, styles or attire frequently associated with intimidation **If items are purchased from a garage sale, the buyer should ask the seller to write a receipt on a piece of paper giving the date, price and seller s name. If one part of an outfit was purchased at a garage sale and another part was purchased at a Goodwill store, two receipts are required. ***A hand-me-down outfit is only eligible if the 4-H er actually selects it for a specific intended use, and the person from whom the outfit is handed down must provide a note indicating that it was a hand-me-down item, as well as the date it was given. New items that are gifted to the 4-H er are NOT eligible for competition.
ENTRY FORM: This completed entry form, and all receipts and sales slips are due in the Buncombe County 4-H Office, 94 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801, NO LATER THAN 5:00 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012. Entrants must also submit their outfits for judging NO LATER THAN 5:00 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012. Entrants must then come to the 4-H Office on Monday, May 14th to model their outfits before the judges or forfeit the modeling points (entrants will be given an appointment time when your outfits are turned in) and then will also model their outfits at the 4-H Fashion Revue at the Extension office on Saturday, May 19, 2012. (You will receive information about what time to be at the Extension office when you come for modeling judging on Monday.) To submit entry forms by email: Entry forms may be e-mailed to Holly Jordan (holly_jordan@ncsu.edu). You will also need to turn in all receipts and sales slips at this time. These can be scanned in and emailed as an attachment, faxed to 828.255.5202 (be sure to include your name on the fax), or mailed or hand-delivered to 94 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. If you fax your receipts, please call our office to make sure we receive it (255-5522). To submit entry forms by mail or hand-delivery: Entry forms and all sales slips and receipts may be mailed or hand-delivered to 94 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. To submit entry forms by fax: Entry forms may be faxed to 828.255.5202. You also need to turn in all receipts and sales slips at this time. These can also be faxed, or mailed or hand-delivered to 94 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. If you fax your entry, please call our office to make sure we receive it (255-5522). All entry forms, receipts, sales slips, and garments must be in our office by 5:00 pm Friday, May 11, 2012 Name of Participant: Club: Address: Zip: Email : Gender: Male Female Phone: Age as of 1/1/12: Date of Birth: Years in 4-H: School: Grade in School: Parent and/or Guardian Names:
I. CHOOSING WITH A PURPOSE (20 points) A. What occasions, purposes, or activities did you have in mind when you selected or constructed this garment/outfit? Why do you think this garment is appropriate for this occasion, purpose, or activity? B. What functional characteristics (protection, movement, thermal, etc.) did you want in your garment/outfit and how does this garment/outfit match your intent? C. How do the accessories you have chosen add to your overall appearance? II. CHOOSING CLOTHING TO ENHANCE APPEARANCE AND INCREASE SELF CONFIDENCE (10 points) A. How does this garment/outfit express your personality? How is the color, fabric, style, or fit of this garment/outfit a good choice for your size, age or your body shape? B. Why do you think the fabric is a good choice for the garment design and features?
III. CONSUMER SKILLS ACQUIRED (25 points) A. Identify two construction features or details of this garment which show quality garment workmanship. Explain why you think so. 1. Well constructed details. Why? 2. B. What is the fiber content of your garment or the parts of your outfit? Jacket Pants Skirt Dress Shorts Sweater Shirt/top Blouse/top Other C. What kind of care is required for the garment/outfit selected? 1. Tell the story of how you purchased your outfit.
2. Where did you purchase your outfit? Garage Sale Goodwill Store Other (list): Consignment Store Salvation Army Store 3. Have you purchased clothes before at any of these places? Yes No Give reason/occasion or why not? 4. Would you consider shopping at garage sales, consignment stores, Goodwill or Salvation Army stores in the future? Yes No Why or why not? IV. KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR COSTS (25 points) The purpose of this section is to show that the total cost of a total outfit is often more than just the main clothing items! A. How much did this garment/outfit cost? *If you are using accessories you had on hand already, indicate had in the price column. PURCHASED Garment Costs Jacket $ Shoes $ Pants $ Hat/cap $ Skirt $ Socks $ Dress $ Tie/Scarf $ Shorts $ Bag $ Sweater $ Jewelry $ Shirt/top $ Gloves $ Blouse/top $ Other $ Other $ Other $ Total $ Total $ Accessories Costs (receipts not required) ADD garment and accessory costs to get TOTAL COST*: *Total cost may exceed $20, as long as purchased garment cost does not exceed $20. $
B. How many times per year do you plan to wear this outfit? C. Divide the cost of this outfit by the number of times you will wear it in a year to find the annual cost per wearing: Outfit cost: $ Divided by times worn per year: = Cost per wearing: $ D. Explain how this garment/outfit and the accessories you have chosen mix with or enhance and expand your wardrobe? E. Explain why the cost per wearing, care required, and wardrobe addition of this garment/outfit is reasonable in terms of your total clothing budget. V. ABOUT YOU (5 points) The following questions are to help us learn a little more about you. A. Write a short paragraph that says what you want to hear about yourself and this outfit as you model on stage. (Include your name and club, the features of your outfit that the audience can see from a distance, something about your personal experiences in 4-H and goals for the future. An additional 15 points can be earned at the modeling judging on Monday, May 14, 2012. It will be assigned by the judges based on the poise, confidence and clarity the model demonstrates in the actual modeling of the outfit and answers to the judges questions.