Analysis of Divided Trunk Line Lengths as They Relate to Ladies Clothing

In order to classify different trunk shapes, to make dress patterns, the trunk measurements of 174 young women were analyzed. The trunk was divided into blocks using standard lines. Different measurements were found for horizontal and vertical lines due to the curvature of the bust and scapula. The front and back shoulder areas were also found to have different measurement because of the complex combinations of lengths. For example, the individual difference of shoulder angles, and the difference between the standard shoulder line and shoulder width. There were also individual differences in the side trunk area. All of these factors result in visual difference. To analyze the differences in line lenghs and the differences due to curvature, principal conponent analysis was used. The results indecated a relationship between the curvatere of the bust and scapula, the shape of the front and back shoulder, and the distribution of front and back horizontal and vertical lines. This shows that there are different types of trunk shapes which is invaluable for clothing design