MODELLING AND decoration of the CLOTHES of the CHILDREN and YOUTH GROUP (16 TO 18 YEARS) 

Intensive formation of the figure starts in girls from 14 and boys from 15 years. Girls developing Breasts, revealing the hips; in boys, clearly marked waist.
The proportions of girls and boys is similar to adults (size of the head relates to the length of the body 1 of 7.5). But the transverse dimensions less than that of the adult (Fig. 393 and 394). Neck, arms, legs - long, slender, not widened, posture - correct; all this makes the figure more slender and lightweight than the figure of an adult of the same height. 

The life of boys and girls, busy with school, sports, work to a much greater extent than the children of previous age groups, requires the creation of a wide range of labor and sports apparel.
Great value for youth gets a day off a smart suit, designed for theatres and concerts, participate in music and dance and, finally, for the first prom. 
In modern clothes young clearly influenced by the fashion of adults. However, features of fashion, have a kind expression. Typical of her . features are rich in color fabric, clear shapes, moderation finish, sportiness and elegance (Fig. 395).

In clothing girls leading are the silhouettes (Fig. 393, b, C, d): 1) adjacent to a clearly identified waist and a full skirt; 2) loose straight waist; 3) poluprilegayuschy waist skirt, extended from mid-thigh. 
Common features of all the silhouettes is the natural pitch line of the arm and skirt length to the knee. Each silhouette reflects the fashion trend in clothes adults.
1st silhouette is very sharp and clear outlines planopilaris bodice and an enhanced skirt. 
The shape of the dress this silhouette can be done in the following ways:
I. cut at the natural waistline, the bodice form a rigid or semi-rigid Darts. 
II. A cut line raised under the chest, a cropped bodice make Darts, tucks or ruffles and skirt pleats (one-sided or inverted), Darts, small pintucks radiating from the natural waistline. 
III. The cropped bodice and skirt connect a wide casting belt. 
IV. The formation of the silhouette is carried out by longitudinal lines, at the same time making the bodice fit on the figure and extension skirt (Princess cut).
During the development of this silhouette form, consider the pattern and fabric properties. 
In the 2nd profile, you can decide as dresses and suits and sport coats and jackets. 
The 3rd silhouette is characterized by smooth lines, revealing the slim figure of a teenage girl. This silhouette is the basis for the development of elegant dresses and coats casual charms.
In clothing girls apply a variety of partitioning and structural and decorative lines, and the rhythmic repetition of the same parts in horizontal or vertical directions, for example, patch pockets or valves, located in the upper and lower parts of the dress, jacket or coat. 
In connection with the changes in your body structure change shape on some parts. So, in the clothes of the girls circulated collar shape stand or clamp. An integral part of the tracksuit are the knitted jumper with a round attached to the neck collars.
The basic silhouettes of the garments the boys are (Fig. 394, b, C, d): 1) free, direct; 2) poluprilegayuschy; 3) extended at the top and narrowing downwards. 
In stock - clothing boys suit prevalent Pechiney shape and short coat. 
The composition of such suits (silhouette, proportion, shape of collar, lapels, pockets, buckles, trim) has opposed the composition of the male costume, the silhouette is very clear, with a natural shoulder line closure starts high collar and small lapels, the location and design of the various pockets (Fig. 396).
Coat and short coat models mainly in straight silhouette. The same form has a shirt sporting the type that can be worn tucked into pants or trousers. 
Considerable variety in the silhouette of the clothes make the strap and belt. This change of the silhouette is dependent, for example, the location of the belt and how tight it is tightened (Fig. 397).
Clothes for boys can be resolved in diverse and complex colour schemes, close to the standard of fashionable colors. However, dark colors such as purple, dark brown, blue-black, in this case unacceptable. A great variety can be achieved by performing the jackets and trousers of different color and texture fabrics.
For the top products widely used multi-colored material with a pattern of cells and "in tree" fabric with water-repellent impregnation. Coat of these fabrics can serve both as a summer coat, boots and winter coats (if you make him removable, the lining of batting or faux fur).