Texture

Texture describes the surface characteristics that determine the look & feel of an object. Texture affects the way a garment looks.

Fabric texture results from the fiber, yarn, construction, and finish used. Texture determines how a fabric moves when worn & can create different illusions for the figure.

Soft and Clingy Fabrics- wear closely to the body & can emphasize parts of the body one might want to conceal. When draped the fabric can be flattering. 

Close fitting chiffon dress 

Draped chiffon jumper 

Baggy chiffon pants  

Jersey fabric dress

Draped chiffon dress 

Chiffon dress 

Moderately Crisp Fabrics- wear away from the body shape & can make the figure look slightly larger. 

Corduroy skirt 

Denim shirt 

Denim jacket 

Corduroy dress 

Extra Crisp Fabrics- create a firm shell-like form around the body making the silhouette larger as well as making the body seem bigger.

Taffeta dress

Taffeta dress 

All taffeta tops, left & right taffeta skirts& last image vinyl pants

Smooth fabrics with a dull finish- fabric doesn't create any illusion for the body's size & shape.

Flannel shirt 

Broadcloth dress 

Gabardine Tennis Skirt 

Wool Jersey Dress

Nubby& Bulky Fabrics- can hid features of the body one might want to conceal but add dimension creating the illusion of the person seeming larger.

Wide-wale corduroy pants 

Mohair Sweater 

Tweed Jacket 

Tweed Skirt & Knit Sweater

Shiny Fabrics- fabrics that reflect the light & give the look of added size.  

Silk Shirt 

Silk shirt & pants 

Metallic pants, skirt & dress

Sequined pants & jacket