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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.)
- - COATS, JACKETS, AND FURS, including -
| down vest | | raincoat (excluding plastic windbreaker folded-up raincoat) |
| fur coat | | shawl |
| jacket | | winter coat |
| outerwear |
- - SPORT COATS AND TAILORED JACKETS, including blazers
- - SUITS, including -
| formal suit | | woman's suit (of two or more pieces) |
| man's suit (of two or more pieces) |
- - VESTS (purchased separately, not with a suit), excluding sweater vests and down vests
- - SWEATERS AND SWEATER SETS, including -
| cardigan | | ski sweater | | V-neck sweater |
| pullover | | sweater vest |
- - PANTS, SLACKS, AND JEANS, including -
| blue jeans | | dress slacks | | overalls |
| casual pants | | jump suit |
| dress pants | | maternity pants |
- - SHORTS AND SHORT SETS, including men's and boys' dress and casual shorts
and women's and girls' shorts and short sets.
Do not include any athletic shorts. - - DRESSES, including -
| formal dresses | | two-piece sundress |
| jumpers | | wedding gown |
| semi-formals |
- - SKIRTS, including short and skirt combination.
Do not include any tennis skirts, golf skirts, or other athletic skirts. - - SHIRTS, BLOUSES, AND TOPS, including -
| dress shirt | | knit blouse | | sport shirt |
| jean shirt | | maternity top | | T-shirt |
| tops |
Do not include any sweat shirts or athletic shirts.
- - UNDERGARMENTS, including -
| bras | | slips | | undershirts |
| girdles | | thermal underwear | | underwear |
- - HOSIERY, including -
| knee-highs | | panty hose | |
| socks | | tights | |
- - NIGHTWEAR AND LOUNGEWEAR, including -
| garments | | night gown | | pajamas | | robe |
| house coat | | night shirt | | thermal sleeping |
- - ACCESSORIES, including -
| apron | | fold-up rain accessories | | mittens | | wallet |
| bandanas | | gloves | | prescription sunglasses | | umbrella |
| belt | | hair accessories | | purse |
| bridal headpiece | | handkerchief | | scarves |
| ear muffs | | helmets | | ties |
- - ACTIVE SPORTSWEAR, including -
| athletic shirt | | jogging suit | | swimwear |
| athletic shorts | | leotards | | swimwear accessories |
| hunting wear | | sweatshirt | | snow and ski suit |
Do not include any sports uniforms.
- - 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. - - COSTUMES, including costumes for dance, ballet, Halloween, etc.
- - FOOTWEAR, including -
| 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: November 8, 2007