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Section 9 - CLOTHING AND SEWING MATERIALS

Part A - Clothing (Do not include here — clothing for children under 2 years of age.)

  1. COATS, JACKETS, AND FURS, including -
    2.   down vest   raincoat (excluding plastic windbreaker folded-up raincoat)
      fur coat   shawl
      jacket   winter coat
      outerwear
  2. SPORT COATS AND TAILORED JACKETS, including blazers

    3.  

  3. SUITS, including -
    4.   formal suit   woman's suit (of two or more pieces)
      man's suit (of two or more pieces)
  4. VESTS (purchased separately, not with a suit), excluding sweater vests and down vests

    5.  

  5. SWEATERS AND SWEATER SETS, including -
    6.   cardigan   ski sweater   V-neck sweater
      pullover   sweater vest
  6. PANTS, SLACKS, AND JEANS, including -
    7.   blue jeans   dress slacks   overalls
      casual pants   jump suit
      dress pants   maternity pants
  7. SHORTS AND SHORT SETS, including men's and boys' dress and casual shorts and women's and girls' shorts and short sets.

    8. Do not include any athletic shorts.

  8. DRESSES, including -
    9.   formal dresses   two-piece sundress
      jumpers   wedding gown
      semi-formals
  9. SKIRTS, including short and skirt combination.

    10. Do not include any tennis skirts, golf skirts, or other athletic skirts.

  10. SHIRTS, BLOUSES, AND TOPS, including -
    11.   dress shirt   knit blouse   sport shirt
      jean shirt   maternity top   T-shirt
      tops

    Do not include any sweat shirts or athletic shirts.

  11. UNDERGARMENTS, including -
    12.   bras   slips   undershirts
      girdles   thermal underwear   underwear
  12. HOSIERY, including -
    13.   knee-highs   panty hose  
      socks   tights  
  13. NIGHTWEAR AND LOUNGEWEAR, including -
    14.   garments   night gown   pajamas   robe
      house coat   night shirt   thermal sleeping
  14. ACCESSORIES, including -
    15.   apron   fold-up rain accessories   mittens   wallet
      bandanas   gloves   prescription sunglasses   umbrella
      belt   hair accessories   purse
      bridal headpiece   handkerchief   scarves
      ear muffs   helmets   ties
  15. ACTIVE SPORTSWEAR, including -
    16.   athletic shirt   jogging suit   swimwear
      athletic shorts   leotards   swimwear accessories
      hunting wear   sweatshirt   snow and ski suit

    Do not include any sports uniforms.

  16. UNIFORMS, other than sport, for which the cost is not reimbursed, including shirts, pants, suits, service apparel, such as: medical, barber, boy or girl scout, mechanic, waiter/waitress, plumber and lab smocks, and military apparel.

    17.  

  17. COSTUMES, including costumes for dance, ballet, Halloween, etc.

    18.  

  18. FOOTWEAR, including -
    19.   bedroom slippers   dress shoes
      boots   sandals
      casual shoes   sneakers, jogging, aerobic, basketball, tennis shoes

    Do not include specialized athletic shoes such as for football, soccer, bowling, biking, or baseball.

 

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Last Modified Date: January 5, 2005