Fashion & Textile Research Journal (한국의류산업학회지)

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Sizing System of Women's Ready-to-Wear - Satisfaction with the Somatotype & Fit of American Women's Ready-to-Wear -

여성복의 사이즈체계에 관한 연구 : - 미국인 성인여성의 신체만족도 및 기성복 맞음새만족도 -

  • Kim, Hee-Sook (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Andong National University)
  • Received : 2004.05.24
  • Published : 2004.10.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the somatotype variation & satisfaction with the fit of ready-to-wear for American women. For this study, questionnaires were administered to 192 American women in Louisiana State areas. Employing a sample of 127 data were analyzed by using F-test. The results were as follows: In the satisfaction with the somatotype variation of American women, height items were increased and width items were decreased with aging. At neck, bust, waist, hip and sleeve circumferences, in the satisfaction with the fit of ready-to-wear, were decreased with aging, Correlation for somatotype variation & satisfaction with the fit of ready-to-wear was significantly positive. With aging, the satisfaction with the somatotype & fit of American women's ready-to-wear for sizing system was generally decreased.

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