International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research
Table 6 Body-form variations—fit model vs. most common variations in the sample
From: Exploration of the body–garment relationship theory through the analysis of a sheath dress
Body-form variation | Fit model categorical descriptors | Sample categorical descriptors |
|---|---|---|
Neck region | ||
Neck thickness | Average | Thick |
Neck-to-shoulder transition | Smooth | Sharp |
Collarbone visibility | Visible | Visible |
Neck tilt | Slightly forward | Forward |
Shoulder region | ||
Shoulder length | Average | Long |
Shoulder point sharpness | Soft | Soft |
Shoulder point alignment | Aligned w/b, inside hh and t | Outside b, inside hh and t |
Shoulder drop | Slightly sloped | Sloped |
Shoulder blade region | ||
Prominence point alignment | Arm join | Arm join |
Blade prominence | Visible | Visible |
Blade description | Rounded | Rounded |
Blade width | Average | Narrow |
Bust region | ||
Bust fullness | Average | Full |
Ribcage containment | Yes | Yes |
Bust point width | Wide | Wide |
GLBFP region | ||
Waist indentation | Barely | Slight |
GLBFP location | Abdomen | Abdomen |
GLBFP description | Rounded | Rounded |
GLBFP alignment | High-hip | High-hip |
Past-bust extension | No | Yes |
Buttocks region | ||
Buttocks prominence | Prominent | Prominent |
Buttocks length | Long | Long |
Buttocks fullest part | Middle | Middle |
Buttocks alignment | Hip | Hip |
GLBSP region | ||
GLBSP location | Thigh | Thigh |
GLBSP alignment | Above crotch | At crotch |
GLBSP description | Rounded | Rounded |