Texture Exploration

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Think about the textures of your clothing. Do you gravitate towards smooth textures like leather, suede, velvet, silk and chiffon? Or do you prefer the tactile appeal of raised textures such as feathers, chunky knits, cable stitch, corduroy, lace, beads, buttons or raised motifs? Which textures naturally appeal to you? When assembling your outfit, consider the interplay of textures; experimenting can lead to exciting discoveries. Examine your closet’s textures and think about how certain combinations might work together.

Knitted Tops

chunky knit
Knitted top with jeans
satin and texture
Knitted top with a silk skirt
knot and cotton
Knitted top with a fine lace dress

Fur

fur
Fur & cotton
fur and knit
Fur & wool
multi texture
Fur coat

Lace

lace and leather
Lace top & leather skirt
lace trim
Lace lines embedded in cotton top

Suede/Leather

suede
Suede jacket and cotton shirt and jeans
leather
Leather jacket and cotton top, PVC pants

Corduroy/Velvet

velvet and leather
Corduroy jacket with trimming, beaded bra top and PVC pants
velvet and denim
Velvet jacket with polyester top and jeans

Other examples

cotton and lace
Cotton dress with pin tucks creating texture
padding
Quilting with felt motif