Understanding approaches to garment fit /

The concept of fit continues to be both elusive and inconclusive and as a construct, fit is difficult to study objectively. Throughout history body size and shape have presented great dilemma for wearers, makers and marketers of garments. The greatest challenge has been to measure the body adequatel...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Other Authors: Otieno, Rose
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Bradford, England] : Emerald, 2007
Series:Journal of fashion marketing and management ; v. 11, no. 3.
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