Cloth can lie evenly and smoothly over any shape that is flat, cylindrical or conical. If it’s draped over any other shape, additional folds will form that cannot be smoothed out and made to disappear. The limbs, torso and neck are somewhat cylindrical in shape, so clothing that is made to be cylindrical can fit well over the figure with a minimum of extra folds. The limbs taper to the hands and feet, so sleeves and pant legs are often tapered too, becoming slightly less cylindrical and a little more like cones. The design of most garments avoids excess material that will droop or bunch into folds, while maintaining a slightly loose fit that allows freedom of movement.
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