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We wear clothes, among others, for protection against the weather, for adornment, for status, and for identification. Studying this section will enable you to select suitable clothing and dress appropriately. In the subsequent lessons, you will also learn the various ways of caring for and maintaining clothes. Caring for clothes includes the usage, cleaning and storage to maintain their freshness. Caring for and maintaining clothes properly can extend their lifespan, keep them looking their best, and save money in the long run. You will then be introduced to the process of planning a wardrobe, selecting suitable clothes, accessories and cosmetics that are in style, good in design as well as appropriate for present and future use of individuals, families, and societies. Lastly, you will learn about good grooming, its importance and how it relates to dress sense. Dressing well enhances one’s personal appearance and builds one’s confidence.  \n\n| At the end of this section, you should be able to: |\n| --- |\n|  |\n| • Explain the Concept of Clothing.\u003Cbr>• Classify Clothes Under Various Categories.\u003Cbr>• Discuss the Reasons for Wearing Clothes.\u003Cbr>• Analyse various ways/techniques for caring for and maintaining clothing.\u003Cbr>• Discuss wardrobe planning.\u003Cbr>• Plan a wardrobe.\u003Cbr>• Explain Good Grooming to Dress Sense |\n\nKey Ideas  \n• Clothing is anything worn or carried on the body to enhance one’s appearance.  \n• Clothing is categorised into clothes, cosmetics, and accessories.  \n• Clothing is worn for varied reasons. e.g., protection, adornment, mood expression, belongingness, identification, culture, and climate.  \n• Caring for and maintaining clothing properly can extend their lifespan, keep them looking their best, and save money in the long run.  \n• Ways and techniques for effective clothing care include reading care labels, sorting, drying and stain removal.  \n• A wardrobe is a collection of clothes, accessories and cosmetics.  \n2  \nYear 1 SECTION2  \n• Wardrobe planning is the process of selecting clothes, accessories and cosmetics that are in style, and good in design as well as appropriate for present and future use of individuals, families, and societies.  \n• Good Grooming means having a pleasing appearance and conduct or poise (composure) . It is simply taking care of yourself and your body.  \n• Personal grooming and personal hygiene include dental care, skin care, hair care, nail care and care of your clothing.  \n• Good grooming to dress sense therefore means the ability to dress well in an attractive combination of clothes that suit you. It is also a good instinct (drive) for selecting garments which suit the wearer.  \n• The importance of good grooming is to build self-confidence, gives vitality (liveliness) and attracts social approval.  \nConcept of Clothing  \nClothing refers to any item worn or carried on the body to enhance personal appearance. Also known as clothes, garments, apparel, attire, or dress, clothing includes not only fabrics or textiles but also accessories and cosmetics that complement one’s look. Historically, clothing has been made from materials such as animal skins and other natural resources available in the environment. 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