Fashion AND The Golden RATIO

FASHION AND THE GOLDEN RATIOBy: Cecilia Alvidrez

What is the Golden Ratio?

Golden mean, Golden Ratio or Golden Section Ratio of large piece to small = Ratio of the

whole piece to the large piece. “phi” “Fly” 1:1.618

Golden Ratio and the Body Body divided according the Golden Ratio. Ideal Human body : 8 heads tall from head to

waistline 3/8, the remaining 5/8. For example, If the length of the hand has the

value of 1, for instance, then forearm has the approximate value of 1.618

The Bodyhttp://www.schooltube.com/video/d521dc

161d804c9796d0/ Top of head to naval, is inproportion from navel to feet

Math is in Fashion! Divisions of thirds, elongate your body

and provide a more pleasing appearance.

Halves tend to look blocky, boxy and unflattering