Clothing and Textiles
Part 1: How Clothing Speaks for You
What is the first thing people notice about you? Personality? Sense of humor? Intelligence? Actually, in most instances, the first thing people notice about a person is his/her clothing…
Making an Impression Impression – an idea or opinion of what something or someone is like. Often formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence; First impressions are usually formed in the first 30 seconds
Clothes reveal personal traits, such as: Who you are (personality) What groups you are part of Values Culture How you feel about yourself
Certain garments may reflect an angry or depressed state or show low self- esteem. Some may give the impression that the wearers are self-assured and comfortable; not worried about the impression they make on others.
Talk about it.. Can you think of any items of clothing that might reflect such images?
Social Aspects of Clothing DRESS CODE – a set of rules describing required or appropriate clothing May be written or unwritten rules Designed to show membership in a certain group and to promote a desired atmosphere or environment
The pressures of a peer group can act as an unwritten dress code. The desire to CONFORM (go along with current custom) is natural in all people and often especially strong among teens Some people dislike dress codes and feel that they hinder individuality. INDIVIDUALITY – unique way of being and expressing yourself
Appropriate Clothing for Occasions Jobs and school interviews Neat and conservative dress Shows seriousness/determination to succeed Weddings and Proms Formal clothes – clothes worn for dress occasions such as a suit, a tux, or a gown
Funerals Black/dark clothing – nothing bright and cheery Religious Services Tasteful and respectful attire Some religions have strict rules for dress Jewish males must wear a yarmulke (YAH-muh-kuh) when inside a house of worship
Dressing for Safety Clothing protects against the elements (weather) wear layers of clothing for warmth, loose fitting clothes for hot weather
Clothing Protects Workers from on- the-job hazards fire suit, steel toe boots, safety glasses, camouflage, and bullet proof vest Some sports also call for protective clothing Football and hockey (helmets, face masks, padding)
What Influences Fashions? Clothing fashions are created by the garment industry – all of the companies involved in the design and manufacture of clothing. The production of a particular garment begins with the designer – a person who creates clothing styles.
Designers are inspired by many sources: History and current events Books, movies, and television Styles of other cultures Styles already worn by others Ex: cowboy boots
Fashion Through the Decades Create an address if you do not have one! Begin to research influences on fashions during the time chosen such as: Clothing Styles (Men, Women, and Children) Designers and Labels Trends Popular Colors Has this style been repeated yet? *make a plan today with your group *find the information then begin looking up pictures…
Recalling the Facts… 1. Describe 4 things clothing can reveal about a person. 2. Explain the arguments for and against having dress codes. 3. Identify 3 types of social occasions and the appropriate dress for each. 4. Describe 2 situations in which health concerns or safety guidelines dictate clothing choice. 5. Explain what the garment industry is.
Part 2: The Elements and Principles of Design
What is an illusion? Something that can influence or lead the eye to see something that does not exist. In other words - an image that fools the eye Created by using the elements and principles of design
Elements of Design There are 5 elements of design: Line Shape Space Texture Color
1. Line Clothing design involves both structural and decorative lines. Vertical lines lead the eye up and down create the illusion of height and stability make you look thinner Ex: stripes,creases, seams
Horizontal lines lead the eye from side to side create the illusion of width make you look shorter/broader Ex: belts, waistbands, stripes
Diagonal lines can give the illusion of height or width, depending on the length and angle of the lines Curved lines create a softer effect than vertical or horizontal may also suggest movement
2. Shape sometimes called a silhouette the form created when lines are combined Ex: A-line, round/square, tubular, etc.
3. Space the area inside the silhouette can be divided by accessories, decorative trim, and seams
4. Texture the way the surface of a fabric looks and feels Terms used to describe texture: bulky, smooth, crisp, soft, dull, shiny, etc. Bulky fabrics add width (wool, corduroy) Smooth, lightweight fabrics add length (velvet, silk, rayon)
5. Color Most important design element Hue – a specific color name Color Wheel - an arrangement of basic hues; shows how colors are related to one another Primary colors – red, yellow, blue all other colors are mixed/made from these
Primary colors – red, yellow, blue Secondary colors – made by combining equal parts of 2 primary colors Red + Yellow = Orange Yellow + Blue = Green Blue + Red = Purple
Intermediate colors – formed by combining equal parts of a primary and secondary color Red + Orange = Red-Orange Blue + Purple = Blue-Purple Yellow + Green = Yellow-Green Red + Purple = Red-Purple Yellow + Orange = Yellow-Orange Blue + Green = Blue-Green
Neutral colors – white, black, gray not included on color wheel used to create different values of a hue Value – the lightness or darkness of a color
Shade – a darker value of a color, created by adding black to the color (burgundy- shade of red) Tint – a lighter value of a color, created by adding white to the color (pink- tint of red) Intensity - the brightness or dullness of a color (hot pink-high, navy blue-low)
Monochromatic color scheme – uses tints and shades of only one color Light blue sweater with dark blue pants Analogous color scheme – uses 2 or more colors that are next to each other on the color wheel Blue pants with a blue-green sweater
Complementary color scheme – uses colors that are direct opposites on the color wheel blue and orange
Visual Effects of Color Warm Colors – yellow and all the colors with orange and red tones illusion of increased size Cool colors – violet and all the colors with blue and green tones illusion of decreased size
It is important to learn which hues, values, and intensities look best on you. Colors that are right for you will highlight your best features – eyes, hair, skin tone
Principles of Design EMPHASIS and PROPORTION are the principles of design most often associated with clothing.
Emphasis draws attention to the point of greatest interest can help you enhance your best features line, color, and texture may all be used Ex: woven belt uses line and texture to emphasize the waistline
Proportion the way one part of a design relates in size, shape, or space to another suit - the length of the jacket in relation to the length of the pants or skirt… unequal proportions are generally the most pleasing to the eye
line, shape, and space may be used Clothing should be in proportion to a person’s size Ex: a wide collar or oversized pockets might seem to overpower a person with a small frame