How to Draw Like a Fashion Designer

Last Updated: October 14, 2022

Fashion designers have a unique way of drawing. Their models are simple and elegant with most of the detail going into the clothing. Whether it’s for a specific job or just for fun, drawing like a designer can lead to some gorgeous artwork.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Elegant Dress

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Sketch a circle for the head.
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Draw the shape of the face.

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Add the guidelines for the body. Use a triangle-like curve for the upper part of body. Draw a circle for the hips.
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Add the basic outline of the dress.
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Draw the basic features of the face.
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Draw the hair as you like.
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Draw details on the clothes.
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Add more accessories if you like. You can draw accessories like gloves and necklaces.
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Erase the draft lines.
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Color.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Sketch Style

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Draw a model on the front and the back of a sheet of card or paper.
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Make lines around the model drawing a design. Let your imagination go wild.Just try put a picture on to your mind first and then try drawing it!
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Wrap it up. Designing is really fun. But too much embellishment is just too much. It's easy to get carried away, even the simplest outfits are the coolest.
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Remember, this is your work, you can do anything, as long as it's yours. Getting inspiration is great and helps a lot, but make something you would wear. Draw a similar outfit, but make it more you. Have fun, it's all yours.

Community Q&A

Question

How can I collect designs for dresses?

Community Answer

Cut out magazine photos of the dresses you would like to make, or print pictures of them in different styles, colors, lengths, and fabrics from the internet. Fabric stores carry a wide range of sewing patterns too.
Question

How to look like a fashion designer?

Community Answer

There is no specific way to 'look like' a fashion designer. The job is not about your own appearance, only your creations, and fashion designers can look all kinds of ways. Of course, since fashion designers like fashion, they likely wear stylish and/or creative outfits.
Question

How do I erase out the inner lines without erasing the dress lines?

Community Answer

Make the inner lines very light and the dress lines really dark. Erase lightly, and touch up the dress when you're done. If you're working on a computer, do the dress lines in a separate layer from the inner lines.