wearability
How clothes feel
Wearability is how suitable something is for wearing—whether clothing or technology fits comfortably and practically into daily use.
Fashion designers consider wearability alongside style: The dress is stunning, but its wearability is questionable.
For devices like smartwatches or fitness trackers, wearability encompasses comfort, weight, and how seamlessly the technology integrates with the body.
Airflow through material
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- stretchPull to extend
cushioning · ergonomics · snugness · adjustability · ease · suppleness · looseness · warmth
Excessively praising, often insincerely
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- timelessUnaffected by eras
elegant · chic · fashionable · sleek · streamlined · aesthetic · coordinating · polished
Determining or adjusting dimensions
- adjustableAble to be changed
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- custom-fitAdjusted to individual specifications
- stretchPull to extend
contoured · proportioned · petite · plus-size · tall · regular
Persisting over extended time
- tear-resistantHard to rip
- abrasion-resistantUnharmed by rubbing
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- sturdySolidly built, durable
resilient · robust · weatherproof · colorfastness · washable · fade-resistant · stain-resistant
Practical operational capacity
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
- convenienceEase of use
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
packable · quick-dry · travel-friendly · machine-washable · stain-resistant · all-day · day-to-night · adaptable
breathability
Airflow through material
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
stretch · cushioning · ergonomics · snugness · adjustability · ease · suppleness · looseness · warmth · coziness
flattering
Excessively praising, often insincerely
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
timeless · elegant · chic · fashionable · sleek · streamlined · aesthetic · coordinating · polished · put-together
sizing
Determining or adjusting dimensions
- adjustableAble to be changed
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- custom-fitAdjusted to individual specifications
stretch · contoured · proportioned · petite · plus-size · tall · regular
long-lasting
Persisting over extended time
- tear-resistantHard to rip
- abrasion-resistantUnharmed by rubbing
- reinforcedMade more resistant
sturdy · resilient · robust · weatherproof · colorfastness · washable · fade-resistant · stain-resistant
functionality
Practical operational capacity
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
- convenienceEase of use
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
low-maintenance · packable · quick-dry · travel-friendly · machine-washable · stain-resistant · all-day · day-to-night · adaptable · fuss-free
- fashion termsstyle, fashion week, runway, catwalk, runway shows
- fabric propertiesbreathability, durability, elasticity, softness, stiffness
wearabilitydiscomfort
Mild physical or mental distress
impracticality · uncomfortableness · cumbersomeness · restrictiveness · awkwardness
wearabilityavant-garde fashion
Radical, innovative clothing design
conceptual design · haute couture · costume design · museum piece · collectibility
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