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You may think that drawing clothing is hard, which sometimes it can be, but if you hang in there, concentrate, and most importantly, have fun, you'll be an expert at drawing clothes in no time!
Steps
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![Step 1 Draw a human figure with normal proportions.]()
Draw a human figure with normal proportions. -
![Step 2 Draw a ‘V’ for the collar of his shirt.]()
Draw a ‘V’ for the collar of his shirt.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Join the ‘V’ with straight shoulder lines joining at the base with a common line.]()
Join the ‘V’ with straight shoulder lines joining at the base with a common line. -
![Step 4 Form an irregular box at its bottom joining it for the shirt’s lower part.]()
Form an irregular box at its bottom joining it for the shirt’s lower part. -
![Step 5 Extend further lines from the waistline downwards.]()
Extend further lines from the waistline downwards. -
![Step 6 Draw an inverted ‘V’ between the lines.]()
Draw an inverted ‘V’ between the lines. -
![Step 7 Extend all the four lines at the bottom for the trousers.]()
Extend all the four lines at the bottom for the trousers. -
![Step 8 Next draw lines from the shoulders on both side of his body for the full-sleeves of the shirt.]()
Next draw lines from the shoulders on both side of his body for the full-sleeves of the shirt. -
![Step 9 Draw a horizontal oval at the waistline taking the waistline as its dividing line.]()
Draw a horizontal oval at the waistline taking the waistline as its dividing line. -
![Step 10 Draw the collars.]()
Draw the collars. -
![Step 11 Drop down a vertical straight line for the button line of the shirt.]()
Drop down a vertical straight line for the button line of the shirt. -
![Step 12 Draw a tiny triangle for the tie-knot cut at its base.]()
Draw a tiny triangle for the tie-knot cut at its base. -
![Step 13 Draw another triangle at the centre of the waistline for the tip of the tie.]()
Draw another triangle at the centre of the waistline for the tip of the tie. -
![Step 14 Join the triangles to form the tie.]()
Join the triangles to form the tie. -
![Step 15 Draw all the details of the clothing with its folds and curves.]()
Draw all the details of the clothing with its folds and curves. -
![Step 16 Erase all unwanted lines.]()
Erase all unwanted lines. -
![Step 17 Color the character in his formal clothing.]()
Color the character in his formal clothing.
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![Step 1 Draw an outline of a simplified character.]()
Draw an outline of a simplified character. -
![Step 2 Draw a circle on its head for the cap.]()
Draw a circle on its head for the cap. -
![Step 3 Join the left and right edges of the cap-circle with a straight line for the making the cap’s sun-shade part.]()
Join the left and right edges of the cap-circle with a straight line for the making the cap’s sun-shade part. -
![Step 4 Extend a slanted box for making sun-shade.]()
Extend a slanted box for making sun-shade. -
![Step 5 Draw a straight waist-line.]()
Draw a straight waist-line. -
![Step 6 Draw a triangle in the collar region.]()
Draw a triangle in the collar region. -
![Step 7 Attach another triangle on top of it joined to the earlier one.]()
Attach another triangle on top of it joined to the earlier one. -
![Step 8 Draw another triangle within it.]()
Draw another triangle within it. -
![Step 9 Apply curved strokes for the folded sleeves at the elbow- region.]()
Apply curved strokes for the folded sleeves at the elbow- region. -
![Step 10 Join the sleeve-lines.]()
Join the sleeve-lines. -
![Step 11 Extend straight lines for the trousers.]()
Extend straight lines for the trousers. -
![Step 12 Join those at the bottom.]()
Join those at the bottom. -
![Step 13 Apply folds as given in the waist and the shoulders.]()
Apply folds as given in the waist and the shoulders. -
![Step 14 Erase unwanted lines.]()
Erase unwanted lines. -
![Step 15 Color the character.]()
Color the character.
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![Step 1 Draw a female figure and make a dress outline in the upper body section.]()
Draw a female figure and make a dress outline in the upper body section. -
![Step 2 Draw two circles in each shoulder.]()
Draw two circles in each shoulder. -
![Step 3 Draw a bell shaped skirt to complete the dress outline.]()
Draw a bell shaped skirt to complete the dress outline. -
![Step 4 Based on the outline, draw the full dress.]()
Based on the outline, draw the full dress. -
![Step 5 Add design details to the dress]()
Add design details to the dress -
![Step 6 Erase the unnecessary outlines.]()
Erase the unnecessary outlines. -
![Step 7 Color your medieval dress!]()
Color your medieval dress!
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![Step 1 Draw a male figure and make a suit outline in the upper body section.]()
Draw a male figure and make a suit outline in the upper body section. -
![Step 2 Draw rectangular shapes following the body contours of the figure for the arm and leg sections.]()
Draw rectangular shapes following the body contours of the figure for the arm and leg sections. -
![Step 3 Draw a line dividing the suit and place two W-shaped curves going up to the neck section.]()
Draw a line dividing the suit and place two W-shaped curves going up to the neck section. -
![Step 4 Draw a series of rectangles and a diamond for the collar and necktie.]()
Draw a series of rectangles and a diamond for the collar and necktie. -
![Step 5 Add a hat by drawing rectangles on top of the head.]()
Add a hat by drawing rectangles on top of the head. -
![Step 6 Based on the outlines, draw the full suit.]()
Based on the outlines, draw the full suit. -
![Step 7 Add details to the suit such as buttons and line streaks.]()
Add details to the suit such as buttons and line streaks. -
![Step 8 Erase the unnecessary outlines.]()
Erase the unnecessary outlines. -
![Step 9 Color your classic suit!]()
Color your classic suit!
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow can I draw all those things without the body?
Community AnswerDraw the figure (not the head unless you're doing a hat) along with whatever clothing or accessories you want to include, then erase the lines you drew for the figure. This allows you to draw clothing in specific poses if desired. -
QuestionHow do I draw jeans?
Community AnswerDraw them like normal pants but add the coloring and pockets of jeans in the details to make them look more like jeans. -
QuestionHow do I draw a t-shirt
Community AnswerDraw a square/rectangle (if you choose a rectangle, make it a vertical one). Next, add sleeves. If you need help drawing the sleeves, just add a rectangle on each side of the figure.
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Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser gum
- Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors
About This Article
To draw casual clothing, start by drawing the outline of a simplified character with a circle on its head for a cap. Then, join the left and right edges of the circle with a straight line, and extend the line into a slanted box for the cap’s sun shade. Next, draw a straight line across the character’s waist, along with a triangle in the collar region for a v-neck shirt and curved strokes near the elbows for the folded sleeves. After that, make straight lines down from the waist line, then join them at the bottom to make pant legs to complete the outfit. For tips on how to draw business casual clothing or a classic suit, keep reading!
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