Trousers & shorts · Practical guide
Developing Women’s Shorts: Fit and Detail Essentials
Bring clarity to inseam, rise, pocket construction and fabric choices for a considered seasonal collection.
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Specify the proportions
Define rise, inseam, leg opening and waistband dimensions using a consistent measurement method. Include front and back references so the intended proportions are clear.
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Consider the construction
Record pocket bags, closures, hems and lining requirements where relevant. Review how the proposed fabric behaves in these details during sampling.
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Review in context
Check the sample in movement as well as standing. Record fit changes alongside the size specification, and agree which sample becomes the approval reference.
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