The sex and age as well as the figure and personality of the wearer should also be considered while designing pockets. Choose the poscket designs that suit for childrens dresses. Scalloped and rounded pocket are becoming only for girls dresses. Straight line pockets are suitable for mens and boys garments. For older women and short women, inconspicouous designs such as set-in pocket are advisable. Women with a large bust line should avoid designs with breast pockets. The pocket designs should be appropriate fro the type of garment and the purpose and use of the garment. For example, simple straight line pockets are suitable for school uniforms and casual wear garments, while conspicuous pocket styles with decoration trimmings (suited to the wearer) may be used on party wear dresses.

4. Purpose and use of the garment: For school uniforms, casual wear, sports wear etc. select simple collar designs without decorative details. Flat collars are more comfortable than standing or roll collars and are therefore advised for garment like casual wear.