1. Silhouette chronology

The exaggerated S-shape, big breasts, thin waist, round hips, tall and straight face, leg sleeves of lamb, belt and hip pad in the 00' s, (Charles Voss)

10 s, no bra, normal waist, staggered skirt (Paul Polly)

Smooth H-shape in the 1920s, with broad shoulders, flat chest, low waist and flat buttocks (Chanel)

S-shape in 1930s, regression of waistline, emphasis on curves, elegant and soft female images, surrealism.

Small T-shape and H-shape in the 1940s, military uniform appearance in the early and middle period, square shoulders, waist, knee-length skirt, and Dior in the later period.

In 1950s, in the era of S, X, A (line), women in the trinity of chest, waist and buttocks were graceful in curve, with high neck, soft broad shoulders, waist-girdle, tight hip skirt and A-shaped pleated skirt, in Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn.

In the 1960s, A was the main style (miniskirt), and H-shaped (shirt skirt) was Jacqueline's naive image, with cropped sleeves, round basin cap and fashionable two-piece suit (dress+cardigan).

In 1970s, the relaxed and slender H-shape was the main design element, including wide-leg pants, bell bottoms, Turkish robes, kimono dressing gown, Moroccan cloak, country style pullover, tassels and ruffled lace.

T-shaped, large shoulder pads, military shoulder pads, narrow skirt over the knee, formal dress in the 1980 s.

In the 1990s, H-shape was the mainstay, with va va voom fabrics, two-piece pants suits, narrow-shouldered shirts and pants.

2. The outline basis of clothing

Outer contour: the edge line between the visually perceived clothing and the outer space, also called the silhouette of the outer contour of the clothing.

Shoulder: The position of shoulder line, the change of shoulder width and shape all have influence on the shape of clothing.

Waist: the change of waist line height forms high waist type, positive waist line type and low waist type, and the change of waist line tightness forms waist-binding type and loose waist type.

Epicycloid: Pendulum is the bottom line, usually called hem in tops and skirts, and foot opening in waistband, which is also the most sensitive part of clothing shape change. Length change, morphological change (asymmetry, tightening and loosening), latitude change (skirt, waist pad, whale bone skirt)

Alphabetical classification

A shape that spreads out like a ladder from top to bottom.

H does not close the waist, the waist is straight, and the curves of shoulders, waist and buttocks are weakened, which is neutral and comfortable.

O through the exaggeration of the waist, the shoulders fit and the hem tightens, making the whole look round and O-shaped.

X slightly wider shoulders and tightened waist, the naturally released lower gear is wide up and down and narrow in the middle.

T-shoulders are broad and masculine.

S bust, hip and waist all fit well.

Object type classification

Tulip-shaped tulip flower shape, also known as wine glass shape.

The silhouette of umbrella-shaped clothing is influenced by the material and becomes a parachute shape.

The bell-shaped inverted bell-shaped outline is gradually enlarged.

Irregular type

Inner contour: the modeling line of the internal structure of clothing, which is reflected in various splicing parts of clothing, including dart line, parting line, collar type, fold, sleeve, pocket, zipper and other details.

3. The concept of contour collocation

Clothing collocation is inseparable from the collocation of upper and lower clothes and inner and outer clothes. Because the contour is a line around the outer edge of clothing, the contour relationship considered in clothing collocation mainly refers to the combination of upper and lower clothes.

(1) straight curve

Straight collocation: tough, neutral and capable

Straight and curved collocation: balanced and rigid, showing neutrality and femininity at the same time.

Ququ collocation: charming, sexy and charming

(2) Length

Long collocation: mature, atmospheric and steady.

Long and short collocation: young and mature coexist, suitable for people with age-sensitive needs.

Short matching: young, fashionable and slightly.

Up and down length: above hip circumference, above knee.

(3) compactness

Loose collocation: comfortable, relaxed and free and easy.

Elastic collocation: relax moderately, modify the body shape, foster strengths and avoid weaknesses.

Close match: feminine, sexy