Elements of Design
Color, Shape, Line, and Texture: All
work together to make the person
wearing the garment look their best.
Color
• Hue: name of color
• Value: lightness or darkness of color
• Tint: white added to color
• Shade: black added to color
• Intensity: brightness or dullness of color
• Can make a color more dull by adding
it’s compliment
• Neutrals: white, black, gray
Hues:
• Primary
• Red, Yellow, Blue
• Secondary
• Orange, Green, Purple (Violet)
• Intermediate
• Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange,
Blue-Gree, Blue-Violet….
Color Schemes
• Monochromatic
• Analogous
• Complimentary
• Split-Complimentary
• Triad
• Accented Neutal
Shape
•
• Form or Silhouette (Outline)
As seen from a distance or in a shadow
• First impression because it can be seen
from far away.
• Should flatter your figure
• Not too fitted or too big
• Shape can enhance or hide parts of
the body
3 Basic Silhouettes in Fashion
• Tubular
• Bell
• Back Fullness