The Seven Magic parts of design

YSL, Yves St. Laurent, when asked what was the most important facet of his designing, explained about the 7 parts of a woman's body:

1. shoulders/neck/portrait area
2. bust
3. waist
4. hips
5. legs
6. back
7. silhouette

He said that if a designer showed too many of these parts, the client would look like a tart, cheapened.  If on the other hand, too few were showing, the client would look like a bag lady.  After designing for all sorts of sizes, lifestyles and body types, it's one of the simplest and easiest rules to follow, and never fails. 

The only other rule I like to follow is fit and classic ease measurements, but that's another email. 

Comments

[Susan]

I really enjoy your blog! Your ideas and examples are the best!!!!

[ClaireOKC]

Susan thanks - I've learned a lot designing for people and basically have just wanted to keep people "pretty" in their clothes rather than trendy.