#clothes

[laboratoryrats]

“Notes on skirts and pants”

Source: miyuli on twitter

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Writing Notes: Clothing Textures

When you think of textured clothing, you might imagine a scratchy wool sweater or a soft fur coat, but every clothing item has some kind of texture. The texture of fabric is often determined by the type of weave, so it’s a good idea to get to know the 3 major weave types:

Twill: The distinguishing characteristic of the twill weave is its diagonal rib pattern. Twill weaves have a distinct, often dark-colored front side (called the wale) and a lighter back. Twill has high thread count, which means that the fabric is opaque, thick, and durable, making it perfect for chinos, upholstery, and bed linens. Denim is a twill weave fabric, as are tweed and houndstooth.

Satin weave: The satin weave creates a fabric that is shiny, soft, and elastic with a beautiful drape. Satin fabric has a lustrous surface on one side and a dull, matte surface on the other side. Satin is perfect for haute couture-style dresses and clutches.

Plain weave: Plain weave fabrics, including canvas, taffeta, and muslin, are made by overlapping the warp and weft (vertical and horizontal threads) at right angles. This forms a criss-cross pattern that looks the same on both sides of the fabric.

Common Fabric Textures

The types of fabric you’ll encounter when looking for different textures include:

Denim is a strong cotton fabric with a twill weave that gives it a subtle diagonal ribbing pattern. The diagonal ribbing is what makes denim fabric different from canvas or cotton duck, which are also sturdy, woven cotton fabrics.

Broadcloth is a plain-weave fabric that is traditionally woven from thick wool yarn—the fibres of which felt together as the cloth is made. Broadcloth is sturdy, stiff, and resistant to wind and water.

Seersucker is a type of thin cotton cloth. The way it is woven causes the threads to pucker and bunch, creating crinkles. Seersucker often comes in narrow white and blue stripes and is popular in summer fashion.

Corduroy is a soft, durable fabric. It is distinctive for the tufted cords—called “wales”—that run in parallel along its surface. Corduroy is typically made from cotton, but it can also be made from wool.

Leather is any fabric that is made from animal hides or skin, with cowhide being the most popular.

Suede is a type of leather made from the soft underside of an animal skin. It is softer, thinner, and more delicate than traditional full-grain leather. Suede is ideal for footwear, jackets, and accessories like belts and bags.

Brocade is a particular style of jacquard fabric that uses additional threads to create a raised pattern, resulting in an embossed or embroidered effect. Due to the technique used to make it, brocade fabric is not reversible, and it may appear rough or unfinished on the underside.

Silk is a natural fiber produced by the silkworm. Silk is incredibly durable, with a shine and softness that are unmatched. Silk fabric is used for formal attire and accessories like pocket squares.

Cashmere is a type of fabric made from the wool of cashmere goats and pashmina goats. Cashmere is a natural fiber with an extremely soft feel and great insulation. Cashmere is significantly warmer and lighter than cloth made from sheep’s wool. Often, cashmere is blended with other types of wool, like merino, to give it added weight, since cashmere fibers are very fine and thin.

Jersey is a soft, stretchy knit fabric that was originally made from wool. Today, jersey is also made from cotton, cotton blends, and synthetic fibers. The fabric is usually light-to-medium weight and is used for a variety of cotton clothing items, such as T-shirts.

Flannel is a soft woven fabric typically made from cotton. It is a common material for plaid shirts.

How to Mix and Match Clothing Textures

Texture is an easy way to add visual interest to an outfit. By layering different textures, you can create a distinct look.

Identify neutral textures. Mixing and matching textures is similar to mixing and matching patterns and prints. In the same way that certain classic prints appear neutral, simple textures can serve as a neutral base for wilder textures. Denim, cotton fabric, leather, and suede are some of the most basic textures that play well with other textures. Neutral textures that are smaller and less visible to the naked eye—like merino wool—pair well with more attention-grabbing textures.

Consider a texture’s typical context. Textures evoke specific moods. Silk lends a luxurious vibe to any outfit. A plaid flannel shirt can look cozy with corduroy, but it becomes more serious when paired with a black leather jacket. Denim is a casual texture you can use to dress down other fabrics: Pair a satin tank with jeans—rather than something like brushed wool trousers—for a relaxed yet stylish look. Think about the context in which you might wear a particular material, then pair that material with other textures to subvert expectations.

Mix textures, match colors. Sticking to a more limited color palette will give you free range to play with different kinds of textures. That doesn’t mean you have to dress in monochrome: You can use neutral colors to anchor your look, or choose two or three solid colors that work together.

Source ⚜ More: Notes ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs ⚜ How to Describe Clothing

[causeitstrue]

Clothes Hunting!

A Polytrix missing you story!

TW: Mostly fluffy but just in case, Emotional dependency, Mild possessiveness, Polyamory-related tension.

Content: Polyamorous relationship, Kissing and affectionate physical contact, Temporary separation from partner, Domestic/cohabitation dynamics, Emotional attachment to clothing, Light humor, Mutual care and tenderness, Group cuddling scene, Playful jealousy and light conflict.

You say goodbye to the girls. The company needs you in the office. Something urgent that only you can do. The girls weren't so happy about it. Zoey even attached to your feet to make you stay. But Mira and Rumi took care of her. You kissed all three.

Zoey kissed you slowly, so pure, so blushed.

Mira kissed you with fierce and raw love, taking you by the hips.

Rumi’s kiss was long and more balanced, giving you another small little kisses around your face.

You took your things and went to the office.

The girls stayed there a couple of minutes, processing and hoping for you to return. Maybe the issue would fix itself. But it doesn't.

"I miss them so much already"

Said Zoey, pouting to the closed door.

"We know, so do I, but they will return. They always do"

Said Mira, caressing the back of Zoey.

"Maybe, should we get busy with something else?"

Said Rumi, trying not to miss you so much. Focusing on another activity. One less romantic.

"Bed?"

"And movies"

"And snacks"

They all went to the room. Zoey getting the popcorn, Mira the drinks, and Rumi the extra comfy blankets and pillows. That's when she saw it.

Like an item glowing in the dark, the extreme legendary loot left by a powerful enemy. Under the light, an oversized hoodie of yours.

Rumi leaned in and smelled the hoodie. Letting her nose trails get full of you. She was enjoying it. Maybe too much. That's when one of the girls arrived.

She couldn't believe it. She took it with care. Clean, but still with your essence. You leave some of your clothes from time to time and forget about them. Rumi took it and rubbed herself against it. She wasn't the needy girl looking for her partner for missing them. But she couldn't deny it — she was.

"Rumi! How hard is it to find blankets and pillows? We're full of them after that last fort we did a month ago. What are you doing?"

Mira peeked, Rumi tried to hide the hoodie.

"N-nothing... Just taking off some spider webs from these things, you know..."

Rumi was kinda nervous, her moment crashed. That's when the hoodie slipped from behind her back.

Mira saw the hoodie and opened her eyes.

"That's... Y/N's hoodie."

Mira confirmed, not a doubt in her voice, quickly taking it from the floor.

"Is it? I could swear that was one of mine, hehehe..."

Rumi blushed and tried to play it cool, faking innocence.

Mira sharpened her gaze to Rumi and smelled the heavenly piece of clothing in her hands. Instantly, she got relaxed, her facial features softening. Embracing the fabric like it would break.

"H-hey! I saw it first!"

Rumi protested, pouting and crossing her arms to her chest.

"And now you lost it. You shouldn't have let it get on the dirt and cold ground. This is precious."

Mira replied, trying to get the hoodie so close to her chest.

And the winner came in.

"Hey girls, what u doing?"

Said Zoey, appearing from nowhere, looking at both and fixing her eyes on the cloth.

[...]

After a while, Zoey was inside the hoodie. So big for her, but so soft and cute.

Mira and Rumi couldn't go against her. She was the smallest one, but also the most fiery when she proposed it.

"It's like if Y/N was here. I feel their warmth and closeness"

Zoey was hugging herself, imagining it was you.

Rumi and Mira weren't so happy.

"I told you she would win over us. But nooooooooooooo, you thought that a laser could win against a rock"

Mira looked at Rumi, kinda exaggerating over losing the treasure item.

"She pulled out a decent argument, I couldn't debate it! And you also lost. Obviously, the cat gets distracted with the laser too"

Rumi replied, gasping and exasperated. Pointing to Mira.

"It was a different kind of laser!"

Mira denied with her hand.

"Girls...?"

Zoey spoke from her comfortable hoodie.

"That's not the point! You lost the only thing in this place that smells like them!"

Rumi started to lose it, not paying attention to Zoey.

"Well, you lost it too. Double or nothing. You didn’t have double!"

Mira was getting grumpy, also ignoring Zoey.

"Girls, actually..."

Zoey said louder.

"I was optimistic!"

"Too optimistic for your own good"

"Girls!"

Zoey screamed.

"What!?"

They both looked at Zoey.

"You know this isn't the only Y/N's clothing here, right? Them always leave some just in case"

Zoey raised an eyebrow and looked at them.

They both went quiet. Too quiet. Not saying anything, they went looking in other places for more clothes.

"I found a sweater!"

"And I found a T-shirt!"

"Look, socks!"

In the end, they all got covered in all your forgotten clothes. All three in the bed, watching a cheesy action drama movie. So close, so full of snacks, so yours.

They all fell asleep at some moment. Hugging and cuddling so close. Arms and legs intertwined.

When you arrived and saw them asleep, you couldn't help falling in love with the view. They were looking so adorable! You took a mental picture and covered them with the blankets.

They can be rude, independent, and so cool. But also lovely and silly.

Finally a Polytrix Story! I was looking for it so bad and I had the time recently to write.

I love the fluffy corny cliches and this one seems so fitting with our girls.

Feel free to comment, see ya next time!

[bugthingsdaily]

today's bug thing is this beetle cardigan by dr.beetle on instagram!

[theinternetarchive]

shoes for a dinner ensemble, kingsbury dupuis-jacobs, 1874.

[starstruck-thetraveler]

My favorite pants ripped so now I get to add a patch that gives the aesthetic of when a cartoon character looses their pants and are just left in the heart shaped boxers

[madlensims]

DuskDiva v3 Set

Wrapped up this set, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! 🖤 Channeling the blend of grunge and goth 💀✨ Your simmies are ready to slay with a side of edge!

This set comes with 6 new items and in 9 different colors!

Backpack can be found under "Hats" category. 🎩

Shoes in the preview are: DuskDiva Boots, Spikez 1 and Temptress! (left to right)

🖤 DOWNLOAD (Public 17/Oct/24) 🖤🐦‍⬛

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[pacific-pacifist]

— Seeing Paul Simon as Dracula rather than a college professor is a little bit surprising and unusual. However, it's still stylish

the most important thing to remember is that they were lame. and they tried to be lamer every day

[life-imitates-art-far-more]

Paul Merwart (1855-1902) "The Failed Proposal" Oil on panel

[roman-nyi]

Hatsune Miku, but she’s from my country (Myanmar/Burma) 🇲🇲

This was fun to do but a pain in the ass to color her hair 😅

Anyways : 3 (tags)

[oplastuff]

OPLA Cast: Characters Oufits

Emily Rudd’s (NAMI) outfit is from the WHISKEY PEAK Manga Chapters

From ONE PIECE Manga Chapters 106 - 114

[tenaciouscycletale]

Put Hiccup in this.

Maybe give him wings.

Avalon Fantasy Couture "Spring Goddess" Haute Couture Gown

[bugthingsdaily]

today's bug thing is this beetle dress!