Design Elements
The body comprises various parts, and in understanding this breakdown, developing an outfit design then becomes an easier process to think about: rather than having to imagine a novel new wardrobe idea, what if you started of with the arm coverings (sleeves), torso and back, midriff, hips and legs? Different areas of a garment have commonly used patterns that can be combined to create a design. While there is certainly a trial-and-error aspect to it, at the very least having this strategy at hand gives structure to the creative process. Have a look at the example below: