Transcript Making Clothing Choices - englishdepartmentcorptextil

These are some of the things that affect
the clothing choices that you make:
External Factors – those outside you
Internal Factors – those inside you
Size and Shape – learning to dress well
means learning what suits your body
External Factors
 Those things outside of you that
affect what you wear.
 They may be the same for all of
the people around you.
External Factors –
those outside you
Environment – (the weather, cold/warm)
OR
External Factors –
those outside you
Geographic Location – (stores in your
area sell only things that are popular
in your area)
External Factors –
those outside you
Lifestyle – (job or needs) –
your parents’ wardrobes meet
their work needs; your
wardrobe is that of a student
External Factors –
those outside you
Time – (to shop) – one trip,
or time to look many places
External Factors –
Money – (to buy) – how
much can you afford?
those outside you
Internal Factors – those inside you
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These are the things that are
personal to you.
They express your personality and
values.
Internal Factors – those inside you
Personal Values –
(express personality)
–do you dress up or
go casual?
Internal Factors – those inside you
Needs and Wants – (need a coat,
want a leather jacket)
Internal Factors – those inside you
Beliefs – (religion directs
clothing choice; T-shirt
logo, etc.) – people assume
you believe what is written
on your shirt
Size and Shape – learning to dress well means
learning what suits your body
Body Shape – determines your size, and
which department you shop in
Sizes – learning to dress well means
learning what suits your body
Frame – affects shape and
style; long arms, broad
shoulders
What frame size are you?
Using Wrist Size to Estimate Body Frame Size
Height
Wrist Size for
Small Frame
Wrist Size for
Medium Frame
Wrist Size for
Large Frame
Females under
5’2”
Less than 5.5”
5.5” to 5.75”
Over 5.75”
Females 5’2” to
5’5”
Less than 6”
6” to 6.25”
Over 6.25”
Females over
5’5”
Less than 6.25”
6.25” to 6.5”
Over 6.5”
Males over 5’5”
5.5” to 6.5”
6.5” to 7.5”
Over 7.5”
Sizes – learning to dress well means
learning what suits your body
Proportion – the relationship between the
parts of your body
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pear
hourglass
ruler
LINE
TEXTURE
SHAPE
COLOR
SPACE
PATTERN
Clothes communicate.
The language of clothes is
visual.
The key to dressing well is
giving the best visual image
you can.
Can reflect or alter a mood
Can create illusions about size
Color
Warm Colors –
red, yellow, orange
•Attract attention
•Make things look larger
Color
Cool Colors
– blue, green, purple
Are calming
Make things look smaller
Directs the eyes – your eyes will
follow a line on clothes.
Suggests personality – straight lines are more
professional, curved lines are more casual
LINE TYPES
Straight
Curved
Zigzag
LINE DIRECTION
Vertical
Horizontal
Diagonal
A line is defined by its path and length. The eye tends to follow both of these,
sending an impression to the brain.
CLOTHING DESIGNERS USE LINES FOR
DIFFERENT EFFECTS
Straight lines, which provide a crisp,
formal look, often appear in classic or
conservative designs.
Curved lines, which can be circular or
waved, give a feeling of movement to a
design. By adding softness and
roundness to a garment, curved lines
are often used to create a casual
image.
With zigzag lines, the eye must constantly
change direction to follow such lines, which
builds a feeling of excitement or drama. If
overdone, the feeling might become chaotic.
LINES CAN CREATE ILLUSIONS
Vertical lines
Horizontal lines
Diagonal lines
lead the eye up
and down,
giving the
illusion of more
height. You can
use vertical
lines to create a
taller, thinner
look.
cause the eyes to
move from side to
side, giving the
illusion of width
rather than height.
Using horizontal
lines in particular
locations gives
that area a shorter
or wider look.
add movement
and excitement to
the clothing. Due
to their dramatic
impact, diagonal
lines are often
chosen for highfashion clothes
and sportswear.
OTHER STUFF ABOUT LINES…
The eye will naturally find the dominant line in a garment.
This is
usually a center seam, a waistline, a curved neckline, or a bold stripe. Whatever
it is, that line has the most influence.
The thickness of the lines and the amount of space between
lines also creates illusions. Widely spaced vertical stripes may actually
give the impression of added width. This is because the eye moves sideways
across the lines. Widely spaced horizontal stripes have the opposite effect,
causing the eye to move up and down instead of sideways.
HOW TO CREATE DESIGN ILLUSIONS
Which rectangle looks
taller and thinner?
Which rectangle
looks wider?
Which line makes the
rectangle look thinner?
When you see the shadow of an object on
the wall, you’re looking at its shape.
Most clothes fit four basic shapes:
Natural. Clothes fit close to
the body and emphasize the
natural waistline. This
shape is the most classic
and is worn most easily on
average body sizes.
Tubular. This shape is
rectangular with vertical
emphasis. The dominant
lines go up and down. The
waistline is not usually
defined.
Bell. Both diagonal and
horizontal lines combine in a
bell shape. This shape can
cut height and add curves to
a figure.
Full. Full shapes have more
horizontal and curved lines
than other shapes do. Full
shapes tend to make the
body look larger.
Natural
Tubular
Bell
Full
Fashion trends influence
which shapes are in style
during a fashion season.
The outline of a
garment is its shape.
The area inside a
shape is known as
space.
SPACE is just as important as the
shape, because what goes on within
the spaces contributes to the visual
effect of the garment.
Typically, internal lines,
either structural or
decorative, divide the space
on a garment.
• Texture describes the surface
characteristics that determine the look
and feel of an object.
• Fabric textures include soft or crisp,
smooth or nubby, and dull or shiny.
• Texture affects the way a garment
looks.
Soft and Clingy Fabrics
Moderately Crisp Fabrics
Extra Crisp Fabrics
Textures Create Different
Impressions
Dull Fabrics
Nubby and Bulky Fabrics
Smooth Fabrics with a Dull
Finish
Shiny Fabrics
When the elements of design are
brought together on a fabric; a
pattern results.
Patterns come in a great variety:
Stripes, Plaids, Geometrics,
Florals, Scenics, Borders, and
more.
Balance
Proportion
Emphasis
Rhythm
Harmony
Symmetrical
Balance
Asymmetrical
Balance
Proportion describes how
the separate parts of a
garment relate to each
other.
Typically, about 3/8 of a
person’s total height is
above the waist, and 5/8 is
below.
The focal point of a design.
The part that draws attention.
Use Color, Line, Texture,
Design, Details, Trims,
or Accessories.
Highlight your best features - - - - Draw attention away from figure problems
Rhythm moves the eye
gently from one area of the
garment to another.
3 ways:
Repetition.
A pattern repeats, as
with rows of stripes.
Radiation.
Lines or patterns flow
from a central location, like the
gathers in a skirt.
Gradation.
A pattern changes
gradually, as in a change of size or
color.
…Is when design elements
complement each other.
When harmony exists, each part
looks like it belongs.