Week three of the project is all about discovering which shapes and silhouettes we prefer. The exercises focus on a few aspects: ease, length, neckline, waistline, fullness and sleeve length. Birds of thread put together a beautiful post illustrating the various silhouettes presented in the exercise. Week four was all about using this information to develop silhouettes from which to design capsule wardrobes or individual outfits.
For week three I ended up with the following:
EASE AND FULLNESS: I prefer somewhat fitted garments falling somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. I strongly dislike very loose clothes; they may be comfortable but I feel awkward wearing them. Generally I prefer skirts and dresses that fall in the range between A-line and somewhat full (gored), although I do wear very full or straight skirts on occasion without issue.
LENGTH: I prefer shorts to be short to mid-thigh, dresses mid-thigh to mid-calf, and pants to be mid-calf or longer. Skirts can be any length although I prefer them knee length or shorter. I prefer tops that are tunic length although above hip length can work, particularly for outerwear. Cropped tops aren't something I have any interest in. I'm not too picky when it comes to sleeve length, although I do prefer to have my bra straps covered (no spaghetti straps) as well as my shoulders just to keep them from burning in the summer. Short sleeve or long sleeve are my general go to. I like three quarter length sleeves but find them difficult/uncomfortable to layer.
WAISTLINES AND NECKLINES: I prefer a mid (natural) to high waistline. Items without a defined waist are generally a no go. I love scoop and U-necks. I also like cowl necks and sweatheart necklines. I strongly dislike V-necks, halter tops, and strapless items, as well as square and jewel necklines.
For week four I put together a list of silhouettes organized by season. I have illustrated most of these on Pinterest (the collection is here) but I haven't been able to put together example outfits on Polyvore or elsewhere. The list of silhouettes are as follows:
For week three I ended up with the following:
EASE AND FULLNESS: I prefer somewhat fitted garments falling somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. I strongly dislike very loose clothes; they may be comfortable but I feel awkward wearing them. Generally I prefer skirts and dresses that fall in the range between A-line and somewhat full (gored), although I do wear very full or straight skirts on occasion without issue.
LENGTH: I prefer shorts to be short to mid-thigh, dresses mid-thigh to mid-calf, and pants to be mid-calf or longer. Skirts can be any length although I prefer them knee length or shorter. I prefer tops that are tunic length although above hip length can work, particularly for outerwear. Cropped tops aren't something I have any interest in. I'm not too picky when it comes to sleeve length, although I do prefer to have my bra straps covered (no spaghetti straps) as well as my shoulders just to keep them from burning in the summer. Short sleeve or long sleeve are my general go to. I like three quarter length sleeves but find them difficult/uncomfortable to layer.
WAISTLINES AND NECKLINES: I prefer a mid (natural) to high waistline. Items without a defined waist are generally a no go. I love scoop and U-necks. I also like cowl necks and sweatheart necklines. I strongly dislike V-necks, halter tops, and strapless items, as well as square and jewel necklines.
For week four I put together a list of silhouettes organized by season. I have illustrated most of these on Pinterest (the collection is here) but I haven't been able to put together example outfits on Polyvore or elsewhere. The list of silhouettes are as follows:
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