Abstract
In the previous report, we have measured images of 304 dress samples which were selected from photographs in fashion magazines for young ladies and factor-analyzed the data. The purposes of this paper were (1) to classify dress samples according to the factor scores by cluster analysis, (2) to clarify the difference in the features of the design among the classified dress types, and (3) to find the effective scales to distinguish these dress types by quantification theory II. The results are summarized as follows :
(1) These dress samples were classified into four types; (1) career elegance type, (2) elegance feminine type, (3) basic casual type, and (4) trendy casual ty pe.
(2) The significant relationship between the dress types and the design-elements were found in 27 items within 43 items.
(3) The most effective scale to distinguish the four types was elegance-casual. The degree of the distinguishment was dependent on the dresses. The features of the design made it possible to discriminate two dress types selected from the four dress types clearly.
