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(vi) Wearer figure type: body figures are For instance, most body figures are
of varied shapes and sizes, which identified by shapes like oval, round,
create uniqueness among individuals. hourglass, diamond, rectangle, straight,
Some individuals have curvier hips triangle, inverted triangle, spoon,
others have narrower hips or broader Christmas tree, cone; and terms which are
shoulders hence choosing the right fruit based like apple and pear. All these
style for one’s body figure is important. figure types mentioned, bring confusion
A tall person with a slim figure should on what to fit in. Fashion designers
wear a garment that has gathers and are supposed to have knowledge and
which adds volume like cotton. skills on figure types so as to construct
This person should avoid wearing suitable garments for variety of
garments that have vertical lines, figures (proportioned (Figure 9.4 and
as it will make him/her look taller. unproportioned Figure 9.5).Therefore, in
this section, four types of un-proportioned
Figure types figures (apple, pear, hourglass and inverted

Height and body proportions determine triangle) for females are discussed to
figure types categorises. Each individual provide a brief concept of the complex
has a unique figure type that makes him/her body types as shown in Figure 9.5.
choose what to wear in order to look smart
and attractive. Therefore, knowing figure
types will help one to choose a garment
with suitable styles, colours and lines for
good appearance or an appealing look.

Female figure types
The following are basic figure types
Inverted triangle
used in fashion design for females. Apple-shape figure Pear-shape figure Hourglass-shape • Broad shoulder
(Cone-shape) (Triangle or (X-shape) and bust
• Large bust A-shape) • Bust and hips • Heavy upper
• Narrow hips • Small bust and are almost of arms
• Full midsection shoulders the same size • Narrowing to the
• Large hips • Well defined bottom
• Enlarge down- small waist • Smaller hips
wards
Figure 9.5: Un-proportionate figure body
types

Dressing solution for female body
Tall/slim Tall plum/fat Short slim Short plum/fat types: Each figure type has its own
Figure 9.4: Proportionate figure type or characteristics that are used as a guideline
ideal body figure type in constructing a garment.

Before sewing or choosing a garment, it The following are the recommended
is better to know the wearer’s figure type solutions for unproportioned figure types
and its requirement. for females.

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