To pass the theoretical part of the exam, it was necessary to complete homework for all 21 lessons passed. The topics are very interesting and extensive: determining the shape of the face, analyzing the wardrobe, compiling a shopping list, corporate styles of fashion houses, working on a fashion shoot, interacting with a client, creating collages, coloring, identifying trends for the next season, styles of subcultures, and, of course, determining your body type and recommendations for choosing clothes for each type.

In the next posts (well, not exactly in the next ...) I will definitely tell you about how to determine the individual color of appearance ( individual, and not the banal “seasons”, which are a very subjective method), I will also show you how to use a collage of everything that you like to bring changes to your style, being in complete harmony with yourself.

There are many classifications of types of female figures, as well as various online services that help determine the type according to the entered individual parameters.

I will tell you about the classic, familiar to many and the most understandable classification, consisting of five types:
⧗hourglass , ▊rectangle , ▲ pear , ▼ triangle and ⚫Apple .

So that a large article does not turn into a bunch of letters that are hard and lazy to read, I will try to convey the material briefly and clearly: in the description of each type of female figure, I will indicate the characteristic features, areas prone to fullness, define the tasks for correction (if necessary) and in a laconic way I will describe recommendations and undesirable solutions for owners of this type. Each description is accompanied by collages that I prepared as homework in the courses for better assimilation of information, but perhaps they will be useful to you too.

Figure type definition

To determine your type of figure, there is the following algorithm of actions:

1. Compare the width of the shoulders and hips
We take measurements from the back, from the middle of the left shoulder to the middle of the right and from the side of the thigh to the opposite side.
Let's compare the two received numbers:
same = ⧗ ▊⚫
more hips = ▲
more shoulders = ▼

2. Assess the roundness or straightness of the thigh
Visually evaluate the outer line of the thigh from the waist to the knee.
round =⧗▲
direct = ▊⚫▼

3. The difference in the size of the top and bottom
Are your blouse and jeans the same size?
top more = ▼
bottom more = ▲
no difference =▊⧗⚫

4. Determine the features of the figure that need correction (if any) for example: very large / small breasts, uneven legs, very short / high growth, etc.

After taking measurements, we consider the icons of which type of figure you got the most - this is your type of figure.

Hourglass ⧗

Large bust, full hips, narrow waist. The first two points do not need to be taken literally, here, rather, it means a pronounced contrast in the volumes of the hips, chest and waistline, which is always thin in the hourglass. It is not necessary to have a large breast of the fourth size to be an "hourglass")).

Gets fat: while maintaining a pronounced waistline, calves and ankles remain slender.

A task: "Hourglass" is considered the ideal of the female figure and does not need to be corrected. The main task is not to spoil the natural beauty of the curves with baggy clothes, because. an attempt to hide feminine forms can lead to an undesirable effect - to make the figure more complete. However, it is necessary to emphasize the femininity of the forms very carefully so that the image does not turn into a vulgar Kim Kardashian.
Skinny hourglasses can easily wear clothes recommended for a rectangle (semi-fitted but not baggy).
✔
– Flowing fabrics, emphasis on the waist
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✖
- Dense and rigid fabrics, sharp lines, vulgarity.

Pear ▲

Full hips with a small top, a clearly defined waist, small chest, thin arms, massive ankles.

Gets fat: in the lower part (thighs, legs)

A task: bring the "pear" to the "hourglass" (make the upper body more voluminous, and narrow the lower)

– emphasis on the upper part: light colors, prints, bright details

- fitted silhouette

– smooth cut lines and soft fabrics

– shoulder pads, accents on the shoulders

- voluminous scarves that are relevant this season hats, large accessories

- thick heel

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- emphasis on the lower body

– horizontal lines in the hip area, e.g. low-waisted trousers/jeans

- light bottom

– straight silhouette, A-line

– cropped trousers

- ankle strap shoes and thin stilettos (emphasizes massiveness)

Rectangle ▊

Waist, hips and bust are about equal. Fuzzy waistline, slender, often long legs.

Gets fat: evenly

A task: the “rectangle” figure is considered a model and the most versatile. Does not need correction. By and large, the owners of a “rectangular” figure can wear anything, you just need to be careful with elements of a romantic style, not the history of “rectangles” at all.

– Neckline

- dense, rigid fabrics

- sports cut

- classic

- business style

- flat shoes (but heels, of course, are not excluded)

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- Emphasis on the waist (in the “rectangle” the waist line is weakly expressed, if you focus on it, the absence of a waist will only be emphasized! No need to emphasize what is not a virtue)

- romantic style (ruffles, flounces, flying dresses, etc.)

Triangle ▼

Broad shoulders, narrow waist, slender legs, flat ass. "male" figure.

Gets fat: in the shoulders, arms and cheeks.

A task: bring the figure to the “rectangle” - make the shoulders narrower. In no case do not try to adjust to the hourglass (do not expand the bottom).

- focus on hips (light bottom, print)

- semi-adjacent silhouette

- sporty style

- hard tissue

- men's clothing (shirts)

– vests

– V-neckline

– long neck ornaments, ties (“stretch” the body)

– raglan sleeve

- long hair

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- Bob haircut

- Emphasis on the upper body

- hats, scarves, large earrings

- soft tissue

- flounces, lace, floral print

– tops and dresses with thin straps (illusion of contrast: small next to large seems even smaller, and vice versa. Thin straps will make the shoulders wider)

- be careful with t-shirts. Prefer three-quarter sleeves or tuck long sleeves.

Apple ⚫

Full waist, sloping shoulders, slender legs.

Gets fat: waist, belly, arms, neck
A task: from the soft lines inherent in the type of “apple” figure, make it more rigid, hide the stomach, bring it to the “rectangle”.

- emphasis on legs

– neckline (but do not forget that we only emphasize the dignity of the figure!)

- semi-adjacent silhouette for a slender “apple”, A-line for a full

Thank you for your attention!)

Rita Maslova is a blogger, designer, photographer, stylist, mother from Moscow. I write about fashion, "make-up" and show a lot of images on video in instagram, I have been running the site since 2014. Product photographer, content creator, I shoot for brands.

Before you start….

I am glad to welcome you to the lessons for beginner designers

"ABC of drawing for a fashion designer."

Together with you, step by step, we will comprehend the basics of sketching. Fashion designer is an interesting profession that helps me every day to go to work with pleasure and enjoy every day.

The job of a fashion designer is a thought process that makes you think and find ideas everywhere.

Assisting professional designers sketchbooks- These are special sketchbooks that come in different sizes and shapes, they help you collect interesting ideas, sketch them, make the necessary notes, and then, when you need ideas, you just need to look into the sketchbook.

In creating sketches, it is very important to correctly draw a human figure, observing the correct proportions. This skill must be trained throughout life, making sketches and sketches of a human figure.

Even at the institute, we were forced to draw sketches from nature every day: in the subway, on the street, at home, wherever we have to, at any time and in any place. It has become a good habit to draw a person in clothes every day, studying the structure of the figure, the plasticity of the fabric, the details of the clothes. After all, the figure of a person and clothing are inextricably linked - this is very important, because. fashion design is always focused on certain proportions and articulations.

Tip 1: get a sketchbook, any one you like, and make sketches, you will need them soon. ☺

Tip 2: draw friends, colleagues, relatives - this will give you the opportunity to constantly think about those for whom you create your models.

Before you start modeling clothes, you need to learn the basics of drawing. In the first lesson, we will look at how to draw a fashionable figure correctly, learn how to create a basic pattern.

Let's draw some templates that will help you at first. You can use them for modeling so that you don't have to spend the effort of drawing a human figure every time you draw new models.

Drawing supplies

For our lessons you will need a simple pencil - softness 3B-7B, an eraser and A4 sheets. It is advisable to take paper of good quality, but not very thick. This is necessary so that when blank sheets are superimposed on the basic templates of figures, or crochets, as they are also called, outlines are visible. It can also be an A4 sketchbook, fastened to a spring or simply with glued sheets. Sometimes a sketchbook has special pockets for storing a pencil and an eraser - this is also very convenient.

Place to draw

To start drawing, you need to choose a suitable place and allocate time. Think about where you will feel most comfortable, or maybe you need to turn on the music and pour a cup of coffee? ☺ And why not, if it inspires you!

Try to work on a flat table surface, at an angle when the folder is tilted, eventually even on the floor. Choose the position in which you will be most comfortable.

In the process of drawing, you will understand which pencil suits you best. The examples in the tutorials are done with a 6B-7B pencil. Such pencils are well shaded and with their help you can achieve softer tone transitions. If you use a harder pencil like an HB, you will be able to draw sharper thin lines.

Draw a shape using the simple shapes method

Each novice designer at a certain stage of his activity often faces the following tasks:

1. How to draw a human figure so that it is in the correct elongated proportions that are used in fashion sketches?

2. How to depict a fashionable figure in motion in a spectacular pose?

3. How to make a sketch look professional?

During this exercise, the human figure is divided into simple geometric shapes . This is necessary in order to understand how the parts of the body connect and move, and will help you draw clothes on the human body. Models with long legs usually appear in fashion illustration, especially they are elongated below the knee. At the same time, it is important to remember that all other parts of the body should lengthen in proportion to the legs, creating an elegant and proportional body.

The head is a module that helps us draw the body in the correct proportions. In a normal human figure, the head is placed 7-8 times, in a fashionable figure, the legs are lengthened, and the human head is placed about 10 times.

After you complete this task, you can leave this figure as one of the basic templates for future sketches. It is very important to do this yourself at the beginning of work on the sketches of the models. Having given due attention and time to this training, having mastered the basic shapes, their ratios and proportions, in the future you will draw the basic figure instinctively.

Train yourself every day, develop new techniques using different tools, and step by step improve your professional level.

It is not enough just to look at the diagram and remember the combinations of shapes, you must independently complete this exercise, spending 30 minutes on it.

Tempting perks

Thanks to skillful possession and the right technique, in the future the designer can place accents, key points of style. A designer during his activity can create many “working” sketches, which are not at all ideal and even. They can show the structure of the body, important details, marks and inscriptions.

hidden structure

These drawings show how the figure hidden under the clothes is made, and

how to consistently draw the top layer representing the clothes. The top layer, like the bottom one, can be done with a pencil.

Homework

Draw one of your relatives or friends. Try to draw a figure with thin lines, making it from geometric shapes, as in the figure above. Then, with the second top layer, outline the lines of clothing. Highlight with darker clear lines the main details of the costume - the collar, clasp, folds. If necessary - create a tone - shade the details or rub the pencil with your finger or a small piece of paper.

You can purchase the full lesson "Drawing a Figure" for 500 rubles. After payment, you will instantly receive lesson materials by mail: video, text file and .pdf

When you purchase this lesson, you will receive a discount of 500 rubles on any of the full course options.

Fill out the form and pay for the course in a convenient way for you. After successful payment, you will IMMEDIATELY receive a link to download video lessons by e-mail.

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Have fun drawing, don't be discouraged if something doesn't work right away. Only repeated repetition of the exercise will give the first results. Good luck!

Why does the same dress look different on you and your friend, even if the weight and height are the same? It turns out that you just have different types of female figures. The specific type of figure will depend on the characteristics of the development / structure of various tissues of the body (muscle, fat, bone), which is largely determined by genetics, although it can be adjusted through exercise and diet.

All women are beautiful and individual. Each body has its pros and cons. Therefore, in order to train more efficiently, choose the right outfits and look more attractive, you need to know your body type. How to define it? Today we will find out.

The figure is the original physique that was given by your parents (“inheritance”, so to speak), because it is more determined by genetics than lifestyle. Exercise and proper nutrition can only maintain a figure, while metabolism, fat distribution and muscle structure are extremely difficult to change without aggressive measures.

There are no ideal body types, but you can get closer to the ideal using various methods - sports and, again, proper nutrition. Although the right choice of clothes also plays an important role.

On a note! Ideas about the ideal female figure are constantly changing. So, in prehistoric times, very large women were considered attractive. In ancient times, the standard of beauty was a slender and graceful woman with long legs and small breasts.

Medieval beauty is, first of all, a mother. And therefore, the ideal figure of that time provided for the presence of a rounded belly, not very pronounced waist and hips - in a word, nothing feminine. This went on for a long time, but in the twentieth century, the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ideal figure changed dramatically. Women with a flat stomach and long slender legs began to be considered beautiful. Then, in fact, the stereotype “90/60/90” appeared. But in reality, it is not so much individual parameters that are important, but their proportion.

For this reason, they began to classify the typical features of female figures. This classification is based precisely on the proportional ratio of shoulders, waist and hips. To be honest, it is not the only one (read more about other classifications below), but we will still start with the classics. According to tradition, female figures are compared either with vegetables / fruits, or with geometric figures, or with the letters of the Latin alphabet.

How to determine your body type?

According to the features mentioned above, there are 5 main types of female figures:

• "Apple";
• "hourglass";
• "triangle";
• "rectangle";
• inverted triangle.

If you want to know which type you belong to, you must prepare a centimeter tape and take only 3 measurements.

1. Hips. Determine the volume of the hips at their widest part, making sure that the centimeter tape is parallel to the floor.
2. Waist. Determine its volume by the narrowest part (slightly above the navel), while the stomach can neither protrude nor retract.
3. Breast. Determine the volume over a regular non-push-up bra, focusing on the most protruding point. Keep the tape parallel to the floor.

After that, you can start evaluating your results.

1. If the volume of the hips and chest is approximately the same, and the waist is 20-30 cm smaller, then you have an hourglass figure.
2. If your legs are slender, and your stomach, waist and chest stand out the most, then you have an "apple" ("circle").
3. If the volume of the hips and chest is approximately the same, and the waist does not really stand out against their background, then you are a real “rectangle”.
4. If your shoulders look wider than your hips, and your chest is larger than your lower body, then you are the owner of a T-shaped figure (i.e., an “inverted triangle”).
5. Finally, if the waist is visible, and the volume of the chest is less than the volume of the hips, then you are a “pear” (“triangle”).

Now let's get acquainted with the features of each of the types of female figures in more detail.

No. 1. "Hourglass" (other names: "guitar", "X figure", "eight")

The classic type of figure, the notorious "90/60/90" - this is just about him. Such women are distinguished by an equal volume of shoulders and hips, a clearly defined waist. In a word, the parameters are proportional. Excess fat, if it appears, is distributed over the hips and chest, although there are disadvantages here. So, "guitars" with extra weight can suffer from "ears" (this is also called "full hourglass"). However, in this case, the woman does not lose her thin waist.

On a note! The X-shaped figure was considered the ideal during Antiquity. And if you belong to the group of "eights", then we hasten to please: the main thing in your case is not to violate the harmonious proportions of the hips, waist and chest.

Wardrobe selection

The main task is to maintain the harmony of the bottom and top, emphasizing the curves. The X-shaped figure is good because almost any clothing is suitable for it., but in order to emphasize the curves of the body as profitably as possible, we recommend giving preference to:

• fitted silhouettes;
• belt at the waist as an additional accessory;
• coats, blouses and raincoats with belts and a home;
• high-waisted trousers/jeans;
• dresses and sweaters with a round or V-neck;
• pencil skirt.

Clothes that are not suitable for this type of figure:

• low-rise trousers/jeans;
• baggy outfits that hide the silhouette;
• blouses / dresses with low / high waist;
• straight-cut outerwear.

Proper training

To maintain a figure, strength training should be interspersed with cardio training. You can resort to any kind of cardiovascular activity (two half-hour sessions per week are enough).

On a note! The most famous representatives of the G8 include Monica Bellucci, Marilyn Monroe, Jessica Simpson, Sophia Loren, Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Kim Kardashian.

No. 2. "Rectangle" (other names: "square", "banana", "slender column", H-shaped figure)

In "rectangles", as noted earlier, the hips and chest are equal in volume, and the waist is either not expressed at all, or it is expressed, but weakly (for example, 70 cm with a chest volume of 94 cm). Obviously, this is a more athletic and athletic physique (compared to the same “eight”), in addition, it is possible to visually increase the insufficient waist bend. Emphasizing the features of the figure in this case is to maintain the harmony of the hips and shoulders, the visual narrowing of the waist. This can be achieved by creating additional volume elsewhere.

When a woman with such a figure gains weight, her silhouette becomes rectangular or O-shaped. Fat is deposited on the abdomen, forming a kind of "lifeline".

Wardrobe selection

Attention is focused on beautiful legs and waist, balance is maintained between the lower and upper parts of the body. Best for "rectangles" fit:

• capris or classic straight trousers;
• coat with a belt, fitted outerwear;
• tops with thin straps;
• jeans or tight-fitting trousers with a low / medium fit;
• outerwear (including jackets) with a straight shoulder line;
• A-line skirt;
• dresses with zap a hom or without straps.

At the same time, owners of an H-shaped figure are advised to refuse:

• oversized or baggy clothes;
• pencil skirts;
• outfits that open the stomach too much;
• leggings;
• dresses and outerwear of straight styles;
• turtleneck;
• tops, T-shirts with a neckline or sleeveless.

Proper training

To correct such a figure, cardio activity should be minimized, using mainly a stepper. The waist can be created with the help of exercises for the press and the use of a hula hoop. It is important that the workouts are intense, but short. Each muscle group should receive its load weekly.

On a note! Famous "rectangles" are: Mila Jovovich, Anna Kournikova, Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Keira Knightley.

Number 3. "Pear" (other names: "triangle", "spoon", "trapezoid", A-shaped figure)

It is rightfully considered the most feminine. It is characterized by rounded lush hips, slightly exceeding the shoulders in volume. In this case, the abdomen is usually flat, and the waist is quite thin.

Often pear women cannot boast of large breasts- they often have it flat, but a plastic surgeon, as you know, easily solves such problems. We also note that with such a figure, torturing yourself with diets does not make sense. The A-shaped figure is preserved both with excess and with model weight. Therefore, it is better to draw attention to beautiful hands, collarbones or neck, for which you just need to use the right clothes.

Wardrobe selection

The main goal is to balance the hips by focusing on the upper body. For this you can use:

• A-line coat, fitted outerwear;
• jeans/trousers that flare down;
• any fitted outfits with false shoulders (jackets, blazers, etc.);
• dark trousers/jeans with a straight cut;
• tops, blouses and T-shirts (sleeveless, off the shoulder or wide neckline);
• a pencil skirt or an A-line skirt.

• long straight coats, baggy outfits;
• skirts / trousers with numerous weighting elements (lace, pleats, ruffles);
• turtlenecks, blouses and tops with a neckline;
• fluffy skirts (including flared ones), trousers with decorative elements on the belt/pockets;
• massive and bright belts on the hips;
• tight-fitting trousers (especially light-colored ones).

Proper training

To adjust the lower part, you can perform squats (the pace should be moderate), lunges and leg extensions on the simulator. Moreover, to achieve better results, squats can be combined into long series (10-15 repetitions each).

On a note! Among celebrities, the owners of such a figure are: Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé.

No. 4. "Inverted Triangle" (other names: T-shaped figure, "carrot", Y-shaped figure)

Women with this type of figure have narrow hips and broad shoulders. Legs are often leaner and longer than others. Various stylistic techniques allow you to visually increase the hips, reduce the shoulders and emphasize the waist. The best option for this is a straight cut, maximum details on the hips and a minimum in the chest area.

Wardrobe selection

The main goal is to balance the top and bottom, while you should not forget about the waist either. The most suitable clothing for this:

• trapeze coat;
• A-line skirts with large pockets or pleats;
• blouses, tops and dresses with square or U-shaped necklines;
• large thigh straps;
• low-rise jeans/trousers;
• tops/dresses with a frill below the waist.

However, it is advisable to avoid:

• long skirts and pencil skirts;
• straight long coats;
• straight dark trousers;
• baggy outerwear;
• blouses and tops with a wide boat neckline;
• jackets and blouses with voluminous sleeves;
• voluminous bright jumpers / sweaters;
• off-the-shoulder outfits.

Note! Famous owners of the T-shaped figure are: Angelina Jolie, Katherine McPhee, Demi Moore.

No. 5. "Apple" (other names: O-figure, "oval", "circle", "rhombus")

When compared with other types of female figures, this one is the most disproportionate, but it was precisely such women that were sung on the canvases of Rubens. The most prominent part of the body of the "apples" is the middle, i.e., the stomach and waist. The thighs and legs are relatively thin, as is the sirloin. In the case of weight gain, fat accumulates in this prominent part. Type of female figure "apple"

Wardrobe selection

The main task is to “stretch” the figure, emphasize the legs, neckline, and define the waist. To do this, it is preferable to use:

• plain outfits with vertical tucks;
• A-line coat, A-shaped outerwear;
• outfits with large elements below the hips;
• V-neck tops/blouses;
• dresses with A-line silhouettes;
• jeans/trousers with large pockets and flares.

At the same time, they are definitely not suitable for "apples":

• tight skirts and pencils;
• baggy clothes;
• skinny jeans/trousers or low-rise;
• short tops, turtlenecks;
• outfits with ruffles, bright prints or decorative details on the stomach/shoulders.

Proper training

Weight loss requires regular cardio activity - for example, on a stepper or a treadmill. The waist can be shaped with a hoop and exercises for the abdominal muscles.

On a note! The most famous "apples": Britney Spears, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jessica Jones.

Video - Types of female figures

Metabolic typing of female forms

As already noted, the above classification is not the only one. Below is another one - by metabolic types. Let's get acquainted with it in more detail.

Table. Metabolic types of figures.

Name, photo	Short description
	The dominant gland in such women is the pituitary gland. Metabolism in this case is slow and sluggish, fat accumulates well, fluid is also retained well. Such ladies tend to be overweight since childhood. The type echoes the previously described "apple".
	The dominant gland is the thyroid. The weight of such women is usually normal, often they even have a thin physique. This type has something in common with the "rectangle". Women look "boyish", have narrow shoulders, small breasts and sharp limbs.
	The most feminine type. The activity of female hormones and ovaries is dominant. It is somewhat reminiscent of an "hourglass" and a "pear". Adipose tissue is distributed mainly on the buttocks and thighs.
	The figure of such women is very similar to that of men - the shoulders are wide, the hips are narrow. Similar to the "inverted triangle". The predominant gland is the adrenal glands, which produce androgens.

How to determine the type of figure on the wrist?

This is really possible - according to the wrist, the body type is determined in medicine (especially in obstetrics). The size of the wrist indicates the thickness of the woman's bones in this part of the body. In this regard, the type of figure can be:

• asthenic;
• hypersthenic;
• normosthenic.

The circumference of the wrist is an indicator also known as the Solovyov index. In the first case, it is less than 15, in the second - over 17, and in the third - from 15 to 17, respectively.

About new types of female figures

Few people know, but recently the female figure has changed so much that scientists had to supplement the usual classification with several new “vegetables”. This is, first of all, "nutmeg gourd". Something similar to an hourglass, but with a wider waist (over 25 cm - about 20-25 cm).

There is another figure "eggplant"- in fact, the same "pear", only the waist is not so pronounced. And finally "broccoli"- a type of figure resembling a "carrot", but with a more voluminous chest. By the way, thanks to plastic surgery, any “carrot” can quickly turn into “broccoli”.

Video - Choosing a dress depending on the type of figure

As a conclusion

As a result, we note that any female figure changes over time, far from being for the better. This is common knowledge. But Japanese scientists have found that age-related changes occur in a certain sequence. It looks like this.

I will try to tell you all the main points of the image of the human figure. In this lesson, we will start by drawing a female figure. I draw your attention to the fact that this will be a fashion drawing, and not a regular one. Its main difference is proportions. The female figure of a fashion designer has more refined features, a more elongated silhouette than that of a portrait painter.
Usually, the “length of the head” is considered to be a unit of measurement of a human figure. Human height is 7-9 head lengths. These are normal natural proportions. Some have more, some have less, depending on the constitution of the body. Depicting a female figure, the fashion designer strives for proportions of 1/10−1/12. Naturally, the change in proportions is carried out by lengthening the legs of the model. Thus, we get the standard of modern beauty - girls with long legs. But, don't overdo it. Excessive idealization of the figure is also not needed. The costume in which you dress your model should be “readable” so that customers see what exactly you portrayed, and not guess.
Let's start with the simplest shape. Without any turns and difficult poses. While learning to navigate in proportions and scheme.
So let's get started. What will we need? A sheet of paper, A4 size, a simple pencil, an eraser. Nothing bad will happen if you take a ruler for the first time.
We will work with a figure whose proportions we will take 1/10.
1. Place a sheet of paper vertically. In the middle we draw a vertical line (hereinafter referred to as the center line) and mark the highest point on it - this will be the top of the head, the bottom - the feet;
Further, we divide the center line obtained by us into 10 equal parts. You guessed it, one of these parts will be equal to the length of the head;
We can immediately determine the width of our model. To do this, measure the resulting length of the head and set aside this distance to the left and right of the center line. A grid is obtained in which we will enter the figure;
We can conditionally divide the second part from above in half - we get the shoulder line. The third line is the waist line. The fourth is the line of the hips. The seventh part will be conditionally the line of the knees.
(Fig. 1).

2. Decide on the width of our model. We mark on the sketch the contours of the head, shoulders, waist width, hip width, direction of the legs;
The head does not have to be inscribed in the entire length of one part. Look at the drawing, do not forget that we need to draw the neck. And, as you know, it should not be shortened. It spoils the female figure. It's better to make it longer than shorter, remember.
The shoulders should have a natural roundness. They should not be drawn sloping either. Today, a sports figure with open, straight shoulders is fashionable;
The waist width can be determined as follows: Divide each part along a horizontal line in half - this will be your guideline. You can draw already, but again, do not overdo it. A thin waist is beautiful, but do not forget about naturalness;
The level of the hips can be lowered a little, up to the fifth line, but no more. The narrower, the higher the widest part. The wider - the lower we lower;
The direction of the legs determines the planned pose of the model.
(Fig. 2).

3. We are trying to draw the outline of our model. We make the lines smooth, do not press on the paper with a pencil, because. most likely, you will have to wash;
We draw the contours of the clavicle;
We try to place the level of the chest on the second line. Above is not necessary, you can lower a little. We will need it for a guide, of course, we will not draw all the anatomical features. The same applies to the level of the inguinal region;
We also make the bend of the waist smooth;
Pay attention to the contours of the legs. In the area of ​​​​the knees, the direction is refracted and has a wave-like bend.
(Fig. 3).

4. We complete our drawing completely .;
We can outline hair, facial features;
We can lower the shoulder slope a little;
We can also adjust the level of the hips and groin by lowering it a little lower;
We draw the knees and the inner line of the legs. Starting from the inguinal region, the lines of the legs can converge, but near the knees, try to separate them a little, then in the calf region, you can again bring the lines together. In this way, you will get a natural curve and avoid a common mistake in the image of the legs - when the legs look like "carrots", tapering evenly towards the bottom;
We draw the feet schematically. No need to try to draw every toe. Schematically show the direction of the foot;
Arms. They also have curves. Try to place your elbow in the waist area - you can lower it a little. Shoulder should be longer than forearm, forearm longer than hand. We show the brush as well as the foot schematically.
(Fig.4).

Draw this lesson several times to consolidate it. In further lessons I will show you how to draw a figure in a spread, draw different positions of the legs and arms, learn how to draw feet and hands. There will also be many lessons in which I will talk about the secrets that fashion drawers use. Later we will move on to drawing clothes, where there will also be a lot of interesting and useful things.
In figure 5, you can see a simple fashion drawing, which shows a model of a female close-fitting dress. The sketch is not complicated, schematic, made with a simple pencil. The execution time for such a drawing is about 10-15 minutes, no more.

This lesson will teach you the basics of building proportional slender figure for fahion sketches. It contains the basic knowledge that will serve as the basis for other lessons that show models in various poses. Basically, we will deal with the torso itself and the legs. I will show you, how to draw model figures height of 8, 9 and 10 goals. If you want to learn how to draw a head and face, check out this one.

First of all, the model sketch is not part of realism. Of course, model sketches are similar to ordinary people, since in most cases they serve to show clothes on real human figures. However, the proportions of the sketches are far from the actual proportions of the body. So a comment like "Real women don't look like this" addressed to a fahion sketch is comparable to the comment "It's an unreal world" addressed to paintings by Salvador Dali. A fashion sketch is an ABSTRACTION.

Before developing your own style of drawing fahion illustrations, you can practice working with the "standard" body proportions that most fashion illustrators use. So let's get to work!

Draw the figure of a girl for a fashion sketch

Look at the image below. These three figures have different proportions and give different impressions. The first figure is really elongated and looks implausible. The third sketch looks the most natural. However, all three figures are built in the same way.

As a rule, we draw a head measuring 2.5 X 1.5 cm. I'm going to use these figures in this example. So, the length of the head is 2.5 cm (in the third example, 2.2 cm). In all three examples, the length of the torso (from the chin to the bikini line) is equivalent to the height of three heads, that is:

Head length x 3 + 1 cm = torso length

2.5 x 3 + 1 = 8.5 cm

1. HEAD

1. NECK AND SHOULDERS

Step 1. From the chin, count 1 or 1.5 cm and find the neckline, the gap between the neck and collarbones. Draw two lines.

Step 2. Draw two vertical lines for the neck (the width depends on the type of figure - thin or athletic) and two horizontal lines for the shoulders (shoulder width = 4 cm).

Step 3. With curved lines outline the contours of the body.

1. BREAST

Step 1. Define the armpits. There should be enough space to fit a small circle between the angle of the shoulder blade and the armpit.

Step 2. Count 1 cm down from the neckline. We begin to draw the lower outline of the chest. To me it looks like a tent️⛺. But this is only one type of breast, of course, and shapes and sizes vary. The outer contour looks like the letter S.

1. WAIST AND HIPS

According to our calculations, the length of the body from the chin to the hips is 8.5 cm. The width of the hips is equal to the width of the shoulders.

In order to draw an hourglass body shape, draw two intersecting diagonal lines connecting the points of the shoulder with the opposite point of the thigh. In this way, we outline the shape of the body, as shown in the image.

Well, back to the image with three figures and heads. As you can see, the leg lengths for all three models are 6, 5, and 4 heads, respectively. All you have to do is count:

Head length x N = leg length

Pattern 1: 2.5 x 6 = 15 cm

Figure 2: 2.5 x 5 = 12.5 cm

Pattern 3: 2.5 x 4 = 10 cm

If you divide this length by 2, you get the knees. In our case, this is 15 cm / 2 = 7.5 cm.

Step 1. Calculate 7.5 cm down from the crotch and find the knees. You need to draw them as two closely spaced circles. Draw the inner outline of the knees as shown below (in green).

Step 2. Draw two circles on both sides of the crotch a little higher. Connect them to your knees.

STEP 3. In order to draw the inner thigh muscles, draw one circle under the crotch and another circle above the knees (marked as 3 and 3' in the figure).

Step 4 Draw the outline of the hips as shown below.

Step 5. To find the ankle, count 7.5 cm down from the knee point. You can label them with smaller circles. Their location should be slightly closer to each other than at the knees.

Step 6. Draw the outline of the calves. Pay attention to the shape of the muscles shown above.

1. FEET

By “foot length,” we mean the total length from the ankle to the tip of the big toe.

HEAD LENGTH = FOOT LENGTH

2.5 cm = 2.5 cm

Step 1. Remember that the inner bone in the ankle is higher than the outer one.

Step 2. Draw the inner outline of the foot. It is more pronounced than external. In this example, we draw legs with high heels. Length 3/4 head length.

Step 3. Draw the outer outline of the foot.

Step 4. Depending on the shape of the nose of the shoe, draw the legs.

Use template for fashion sketches

You can download a template for all three types of figures and use it for your projects, as well as as a basis in the following fahion illustration lessons.

Video instruction

This video tutorial is about drawing a figure with 8 heads. However, here I take a different approach. See if you find it more comfortable.