First you need to understand what a mannequin is and why it is needed. So, in itself it is a product from some material that completely repeats the texture of the human body, whether it be a woman or a man of any age. If you understand the origin of the name, in the original language, and it is the Dutch language, the word mannekijn is translated as - a person.
Dimensions
It should be noted that in the field of sales, the mannequin becomes one of the main factors, since it is he who is able to turn the visitor into a buyer, simply because the outfit on him looks unsurpassed. You may notice that more buyers are attracted to salons in which dressed models are standing on display windows, and they also cause more interest and excitement among the buyer. And the first thing that flickers in his head is the question "What else is interesting in this store."
Since clothes and a mannequin are actually two inextricable things, they must fit together. First of all, the necessary mannequin height is needed, and after that the size itself is already selected. For example, if the store’s specialization is the sale of models of strictly large sizes, or vice versa very small ones, then it’s also necessary to select figures according to the size of the clothes. This will not only help in the show itself, but it will also win some complexes of customers.
It is not for nothing that there is a catch phrase “the main thing is that the costume sits”, it is the observance of this principle that is the key to the success of any fashion boutique.
For the most part, standard products are most in demand among consumers, while the mannequin's height reaches 18 centimeters, and the clothing size is 42–46. Another factor that can be noted is that such a personification of a woman has stereotyped parameters of “ideal” forms, that is, 90-60-90. In this case, the figure will be able to highlight all the advantages of any type of outfit.
But it is necessary in some cases to deviate from the standards. ultimately, you can get that:
- The average height of the mannequin is from 146 to 179 centimeters
- Neck circumference from 35 to 41 cm.
- Hip circumference from 90 to 130 cm.
- Waist circumference from 60 to 110 cm.
- Chest girth from 80 to 121 cm.
All these factors relate to the display of clothing in the size range 42-60.
For large sizes of clothes, and accordingly large body parameters, mannequins are made to order. Thus, the size of the female mannequin can vary significantly, and it should be selected strictly according to the parameters of the clothes that are planned to be shown, since it should fit perfectly, which will attract attention.
Kinds
Depending on the type, the height of the figure will also differ. These products are used in the following forms:
- Tailors who use mainly when sewing clothes, or their design.
- Demonstration, operated to display clothing at exhibitions and in stores.
- Artistic. They are used by artists for sketching from nature illustrative images of various poses of a person or dress.
- Training, which are used for training in first aid courses.
