TACTILE ELEMENTS

OF CLOTHING
Alexandra Erickson, Natalie Neal, Sarah Elizabeth Bishop, &
Anna Caroline Turner
WHAT KINDS OF CLOTHES DO
YOU LIKE TO WEAR SPECIFICALLY
BECAUSE OF HOW THEY FEEL IN
YOUR BODY? WHEN DO YOU
WEAR IT?

I like to wear a variety of clothing because of the

different ways they feel on my body. My favorite go-to
pieces are sweat sets, sweatshirts, leggings, and dresses.
Sweatpants and sweatshirts are so cozy and cute. I like
to wear them because it’s fast and easy as well as super
comfortable. I typically wear sweats when I am at home
or doing errands. The leggings are super comfortable
and fitted that show off my figure but are still a relaxed
look. I wear leggings working out and going to class.
Dresses make me feel girly and professional. I love
finding a dress that you could wear to breakfast and
lunch and dinner in. I love the way all these clothing
pieces make me feel different.
DESCRIBE AN OUTFIT THAT IS
YOUR FAVORITE BECAUSE OF THE
WAY IT FEELS TO WEAR IT
(REGARDING STYLE AND FABRIC).
My current favorite outfit is the Chabela Pant & Buena
Cropped Cardigan by LoveShackFancy. It feels like a big
warm hug! It is a plush cotton blend with repeating heart
details. The pants are a knit jogger style perfect for
lounging at home or being a little extra when I leave the
house. I last wore it on Valentine’s Day. I like that it has
side-seam pockets and striped ribbed cuffs at the
waistband and leg opening. The pants are so
comfortable to wear also because of the drawcord, made
from multicolored yarn with beads and finishes with a
tassel. The cardigan is absolutely adorable. It features a
v-neck with rose buttons down the center front. It also
has Blouson sleeves that are pleated at the top and finish
with tall cuffs at the opening.
DESCRIBE THE WAY CLOTHING
MAKES YOU FEEL EMOTIONAL.

Overall, clothing makes me happy. I wear an outfit to

feel confident and express myself. Fashion is a way to
send signals about how you are feeling that day. I always
try to create an outfit that makes me look feminine,
colorful, and happy. I want to look approachable which
makes me feel happy.
However, there are a few clothing items in my closet that
make me nostalgic. Whether it be a shirt I wore on my
favorite day abroad or my grandmother's fur coat,
clothing has a way of attaching itself to you as a
reminder of the past and loved ones.
BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCES, WHAT
SUGGESTIONS WOULD YOU
INCORPORATE INTO THE DESIGN OF
APPAREL THAT MIGHT INCREASE
CONSUMERS’ SATISFACTION WITH
APPAREL PRODUCTS BASED ON TACTILE
ELEMENTS OF CLOTHING?

Based on my experience the suggestions that I

would incorporate into the designof apparel is
clothing with good stretch, adjustability, and
fit. I believe that this would increase
consumers' satisfaction with apparel
products. Since 2020, majority of consumers
main concern is being comfortable regardless
of if they are going to a big event or laying
around the house.