1. The
Elements of Design
In Fashion

2. The 7 Elements of Design Shape Line Color Focal Point Proportion
Balance
Texture

3. Shape refers to the 4 Clothing Silhouettes
Hourglass
Fitted bust & waist give a contour look
Favored by women with hourglass figures.

4. Rectangle The shape isn’t form-fitting through the waist and bust.
It hides rather than reveals body shape

5. Triangle
The dress creates a triangle shape
A high fashion look

6. Inverted Triangle The broad shoulders widen the top
The tight skirt narrows the bottom

7. Line Horizontal Draws the eye across the width of the figure
Makes the body look wider and shorter

8. Vertical Line Leads the eye up and down
Makes a person look taller and thinner

9. Diagonal Line Diagonal lines are dynamic
They lengthen or shorten, depending on their direction

10. Curved Line
Adds fullness to the figure because it emphasizes roundness
The curved collar widens the shoulder

11. Color Color has the power to change your shape.
You can use color to your advantage in your clothing.

12. If you are tall and want to minimize your height, wear a two color outfit.

13. Contrasting colors call attention to an area.

14. The mono-chromatic look avoids color lines and contrasting color
The mono-chromatic look avoids color lines and contrasting color. The effect is to emphasize height.

15. Focal Point
A focal point is a place to which the eye is drawn first; it is a point of emphasis.

16. Proportion
Deals with how the parts of your outfit relate to each other.
Avoid outfits that cut you in half.

17. Balance Formal or Symmetrical Balance – both sides are the same
Informal or Asymmetrical balance – both sides are different, yet balanced

18. Texture Heavily textured fabrics enlarge the figure.
Smooth, lightweight fabrics will minimize your weight.

19. When you understand the basics of design, you can emphasize your best features and even have fun building a wardrobe that is best for your shape.