The document identifies and describes various classifications of merchandise. It discusses categories for different types of apparel including dresses, sportswear, denim, activewear, suits, coats, jackets, intimate apparel, sleepwear, maternity wear, men's apparel, children's apparel, accessories, jewelry, footwear, hosiery, handbags, belts, headwear, handwear and neckwear. It also covers home furnishings, cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances. The classifications provide a framework for identifying and organizing merchandise in a retail setting.

1. Unit D
MERCHANDISE
INFORMATION
4.03 Identify
merchandise
classifications.

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3. Dresses
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One-piece or
two-piece
All occasion
Daytime
Sundresses
Evening
Bridal

4. Evening, bridal, and afterfive
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Gowns
Cocktail
dresses
Formal wear

5. Sportswear
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Pants
Skirts
Sweaters
Tops
Denim
wear

6. Pants
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Athletic
Capri/cropped
Casual
Dress

7. Skirts
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A-line
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Pencil

8. Sweaters
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Turtleneck
Cardigan
Pullover

9. Tops
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Blouses
Knit tops
Shirts
Tanks
Tees

10. Jeans and other denim wear
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5-pocket
Low rise
Boot cut
Stretch
Skirts
Shirts

11. Suits
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Jackets with
pants and/or
skirts

12. Active sportswear
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Swimwear
Exercise
Beachwear
Dancewear
Warm-up suits

13. Coats
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All weather
Leather
Trench
Rain gear

14. Jackets
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Active
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Blazers
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Casual

15. Intimate Apparel
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Foundations (bra
and panties)
Camisoles
Boyshorts
Tanks
Thongs
Shapewear

16. Sleepwear
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Lingerie
Loungewear
Robes
Pajamas

17. Maternity
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Apparel that will
expand

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19. Sportswear
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Streetwear
Jeans
Casual shirts
Pants
Sweaters

20. Streetwear (Urbanwear)
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Sean Jean
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Rocawear
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G-unit

21. Jeans
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Bootcut
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Carpenter
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Loose
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Baggy

22. Shirts
Casual
Long-sleeve
 Short-sleeve
 Polo
 Knit
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23. Pants
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Casual
Cargo
Utility
Dress
Khaki

24. Sweaters
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Cardigan
Pullover
Crewneck
V-neck
Turtleneck

25. Tailored clothing
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Overcoats
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Suits
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Sports coats
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Blazers

26. Outerwear
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Coats
Parkas
Jackets
Snow wear

27. Furnishings
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Dress shirts
Underwear
Ties
Sleepwear
Socks

28. Underwear
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Boxers
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Boxerbriefs
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Briefs
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T-shirts

29. Sleepwear
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Robes
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Pajamas

30. Activewear
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Hoodies
Tees
Warm-ups
Jerseys
Fleece pants
Shorts

31. Work clothing
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Work shirts
and pants
Overalls and
jeans
Uniforms

32. Formal wear
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Wedding attire
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Tuxedos
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Dinner jackets

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34. Infants’ Apparel
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Babies and
toddlers
younger than
three years
old

35. Children
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Girls ages 3
through 13
Boys ages 3
through 16

36. IE
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37. Accessories
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Jewelry
Footwear
Hosiery
Handbags and small
leather goods
Belts
Headwear
Handwear
Neckwear

38. Jewelry
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Rings
Bracelets
Necklaces
Brooches
Watches
Earrings

39. Jewelry categories
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Fine: Most
expensive and highest
quality jewelry.
Gold, silver,
platinum
 Precious stones
 Semi-precious
stones
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40. Jewelry categories (cont.)
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Bridge: Jewelry
made to look like fine
jewelry but less
expensive.
Examples:
 Joan Rivers jewelry
 Kenneth Jay Lane
jewelry
 Nolan Miller jewelry

41. Jewelry categories (cont.)
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Costume: The
least expensive and
the most commonly
purchased jewelry.
Example
Claire’s Boutique

42. Footwear
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Dress shoes
Casual shoes
Slippers
Athletic shoes
Sandals
Boots

43. Hosiery
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Pantyhose
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Stockings
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Socks

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Handbags and small leather
goods
Clutch
Satchel
Tote
Shoulderbag
Billfolds
Checkbook cases
Briefcases
Eyeglass cases

45. Belts
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Rope
Sash
Cummerbund
Belts with
buckles

46. Headwear
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Visors
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Hats
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Caps

47. Handwear
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Gloves
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Mittens
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Work gloves

48. Neckwear
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Scarves
Shawls
Ties

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50. Home furnishings
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Furniture
Window
treatments
Furniture
coverings
Bed, bath, and
kitchen textiles

51. Home furnishings (cont.)
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Decorative
rugs
Art
Candles and
lighting
Frames

52. Cosmetics
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Cosmetics
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Toiletries
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Fragrances

53. Cosmetics
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Cosmetics: Products
applied to the face, skin,
or hair to improve
appearance.
Examples:
 Toner, blush, eye
shadow, lipstick

54. Toiletries
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Personal care
products used in
grooming.
Examples
 Deodorant
 Shampoo
 Conditioner

55. Fragrances
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Products that add a
pleasant scent such as
perfume, cologne, and
bath products.
Examples:
 Givenchy Amarige
 Calvin Klein’s CK
One
 Bubble bath