Silhouettes in Fashion Design

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Design silhouettes are an important part of fashion illustration, outlining the body and working with natural curves of the hips and torso. Learn to design fashion with silhouettes from a designer in this free fashion design video series.

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A-Line Silhouettes in Fashion Design
A-line fashion silhouettes are narrow at the waist and wider at the bottom. Draw an A-line silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Ample Silhouettes in Fashion Design
A fashion design with an ample silhouette is a large egg-shape outline for the illustration. Draw an ample silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Arrow Silhouettes in Fashion Design
An arrow silhouette points with sharp lines from the shoulders to the waist. Draw an arrow silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Belted Rectangle Silhouettes in Fashion Design
A fashion silhouette like the belted rectangle is narrow at the waist and straight on the sides. Draw a belted rectangle silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Body Conscious Silhouettes in Fashion Design
A body conscious fashion silhouette is not tight but fits nicely to the body curves. Draw a body conscious silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Flared A-Line Silhouettes in Fashion Design
An A-line silhouette can have a fit and flare bottom, widening the skirt or dress near the bottom. Draw a flared A-line silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Mermaid Silhouettes in Fashion Design
A mermaid silhouette follows an hourglass shape and flares at the bottom. Draw a mermaid silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Pencil Silhouettes in Fashion Design
Straight, skinny silhouettes in fashion designs are called pencil silhouettes. Draw a pencil silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Rectangle Silhouettes in Fashion Design
A rectangle silhouette is a wider version of a pencil outline. Draw a rectangle silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Sheath Silhouettes in Fashion Design
A sheath in fashion illustration hugs the body and drapes over the natural shape. Draw a sheath silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Slim Silhouettes in Fashion Design
A slim silhouette in a fashion illustration is a tight, hourglass outline for the design. Draw a slim silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Spindle Silhouettes in Fashion Design
Spindle fashion silhouettes are wide at the top and taper at the bottom, making a voluminous outline. Draw a spindle silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Trapezoid Silhouettes in Fashion Design
Trapeze dresses have trapezoid silhouettes, as the fashion industry calls them. Draw a trapezoid silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Tulip Silhouettes in Fashion Design
A tulip silhouette or outline makes a light hourglass figure of the body. Draw a tulip silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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U-Line Silhouettes in Fashion Design
Silhouettes like the U-line in fashion illustration are starting points for a design. Draw a U-line silhouette in fashion design with a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video.

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Summary: Why design fashion for models? According to J.P. Prewitt, famous hand model of Bulova fame, models are genetically constructed to become something great: “They’re in peak physical condition. They can gain entry to the most secure places in the world. And most important of all, models don’t think for themselves. They do as their told.” It seems only natural for mothers to want their girls designing fashion and accessories for these legendary lookers. Because of the popularity of shows like Project Runway, fashion design has become a potential career readily consumed by our tweenagers and teenie-boppers.

In this free fashion illustration video series, fashion designer Laurel Armstrong teaches you how to see silhouettes and plan a good illustration on the outline or shadow of a garment. Silhouettes are the basic outline of a garment, the shape a piece makes of the body, like an A-line, a rectangle, a spindle, or an hourglass. Considering various silhouettes is a key part in fashion design and in working with a client's body type.

About the Expert

Expert: Laurel Armstrong is in graduate school for fashion design and is knowledgeable about everything fashion: design, sketching, pattern drafting, draping, sewing construction, etc. Armstrong is also currently involved in various fashion shows. She can be reached at: laurelarmstrong79@hotmail.com.