Questionnaire

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Section I

1. Where do you most frequently acquire clothing?
   Department Store
   Boutique/Specialty
   Discount Store
   Off-price Store
   Mail Order
   Custom/Home Sewn
   Other
   
   
2. Indicate the primary size or size range of ready-to-wear that you have purchased in the last year with a size number for each category (pants, dress, skirts and blouse) listed below. For example: If you purchased a size 8 or a size that ranges from 6-8 in a missy petite in dress, indicate that as follows. Next, pull down the menu next to your category choice and select your size.
   
   • Pants
     Misses Petite    Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Junior   Pull Down 0-3 5-7 9-11 13-15 17-19 19 and up
     Misses   Pull Down Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Tall   Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Womens   Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     
     
   • Dress
     Misses Petite   Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Junior   Pull Down 0-3 5-7 9-11 13-15 17-19 19 and up
     Misses   Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Tall   Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Womens   Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     
     
   • Skirts
     Misses Petite   Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Junior   Pull Down 0-3 5-7 9-11 13-15 17-19 19 and up
     Misses    Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Tall   Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Womens    Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     
     
   • Blouse
     Misses Petite    Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Junior    Pull Down 0-3 5-7 9-11 13-15 17-19 19 and up
     Misses    Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Tall    Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
     Womens    Pull Down 0-2 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 26 and up
   
   
   
3. In the space next to each type of ready-to-wear, list any brand/s that you feel fit your body.
   
   • Dress
     
   • Pants
     
   • Skirts
     
   • Blouse
     
   • Jeans
     
   • Jackets
     
   
   
4. Overall how would you rate your satisfaction with the fit of ready-to-wear currently available in the market place.
   Extremely Satisfied
   Somewhat Satisfied
   Satisfied
   Mostly Unsatisfied
   Extremely Unsatisfied
   
   
5. What percentage of ready-to-wear do you ususally have to alter?
   None up to 25% up to 50% up to 100%
   
   
6. Indicate whether or not the following locations in clothing cause problems in fit by selecting yes or no. If yes, pull down the menu to select the reason for the problem.
   • Neck
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose High Low
     No
   • Bust
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose High Low
     No
   • Waist
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose High Low
     No
   • Abdomen
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose
     No
     
   • Hip
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose High Low
     No
     
   • Thigh
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose
     No
     
   • Upper Arm
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose
     No
     
   • Armhole
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose
     No
     
   • Sleeve Length
     Yes Pull Down Long Short
     No
     
   • Back Width
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose
     No
     
   • Shoulder Seam
     Yes Pull Down Narrow Wide
     No
     
   • Dress Length
     Yes Pull Down Long Short
     No
     
   • Pant Length
     Yes Pull Down Long Short
     No
     
   • Crotch
     Yes Pull Down Tight Loose High Low
     No
     
   • Other
     If yes, type problem in this box
     No
     
   
   

Section II

1. The following images represent a range of garment styles. Please indicate whether you would or would not buy the style by selecting the appropriate button. If you decide that you would buy the style, please use the pull down menu to select how you would want the garment to fit your body.
   
   
   • Jacket 1
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Jacket 2
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Jacket 3
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Dress 1
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Dress 2
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Dress 3
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Skirt 1
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Skirt 2
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Skirt 3
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Blouse 1
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Blouse 2
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Blouse 3
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Jeans 1
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Jeans 2
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Jeans 3
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Pants 1
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Pants 2
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   • Pants 3
     
     
     Would Buy Pull Down Fitted Semi-Fitted Loose-Fitting
     Would Not Buy
     
     
   
   
   

Section III

1. For each part of your body, please select the statement that tells how you feel about that part of your body.
   
   
   • Neck
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Calves
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Teeth
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Face
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Hair
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Nose
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Hips
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Knee
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Legs
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Voice
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Overall height
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Leg length
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Overall weight
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Feet
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Waist
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Bust
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Eyes
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Muscular Strength
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   • Thighs
     Extremely Satisfied Quite Satisfied Slightly Satisfied Neither Slightly Dissatisfied
     Quite Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
     
     
   
   Here are some questions about your opinions. Please select the statement that describes how you feel.

1. Wearing the latest styles is important to me in order to maintain a fashionable image.
   Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
   
   
2. Dressing to appeal to the opposite sex is important to me.
   Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
   
   
3. I try to cover my figure flaws with clothing.
   Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
   
   
4. I tend to select clothes that fit tightly to my figure.
   Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
   
   
5. I like to select clothing which emphasizes my waist.
   Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
   
   
6. I am generally satisfied with the pant lengths in ready- to wear clothing.
   
   Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
   
   
7. I try something new in each season's fashions.
   Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
   
   
8. I try to select clothes that portray a fashionable image.
   Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
   
   
9. I buy clothes that emphasize my femininity.
   Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
   
   
10. I select clothes that will camouflage my figure problem.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
11. I tend to select loosely fitting clothes.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
12. I am satisfied with the fit at my thigh in ready-to-wear clothing.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
13. I like to select clothing which emphasizes my bust.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
14. I am usually the last to try new clothing fashions.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
15. I am satisfied with the fit at my hips in ready-to-wear clothing.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
16. I like to select clothing which emphasizes my neck.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
17. I am satisfied with the fit at my waist in ready-to-wear clothing.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
18. I like to select clothing that emphasizes my legs.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
19. I use clothing as a tool to make my figure look like the ideal.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
20. I am satisfied with the fit at my bust in ready-to-wear clothing.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
21. I like to select clothing that emphasizes my hips.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
22. I am willing to try new clothing fashion ideas.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
23. I am satisfied with the neckline in ready-to-wear clothing.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
24. I try to select updated fashions & accessories.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    
25. I dress to impress the opposite sex.
    Strongly Agree Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Disagree
    
    

Section VI

1. Check the category which includes your age
   19 and under
   20-29
   30-39
   40-49
   50 and older
   
   
2. Select the category that identifies your race.
   Black Caucasian Hispanic Oriental Other
   
   
3. Check the category which identifies your family income range.
   25,000-44,999 45,000-64,999 65,000-84,999 Over 85,000
   
   
4. List your measurements in the appropriate textbox, or select don't know.
   Weight (in pounds)
   Height Example: 5 feet 4 inches
   
   Body measurements (in inches)
   • Bust
     
   • Waist
     
   • Hips
     Don't Know
   
   
   
5. Do you participate in an exercise program? Yes No
   
   If yes, please pull down the menu to indicate the number of times per week that you exercise none 1-2 2-3 3-4 5-6 7 or more
   
   If yes, please select the appropriate category that follows:
   Exercise at gym Exercise in a regularly scheduled program Excercise is self-directed
   
   Please identify your body shape
   
   
   Rectangular Silhouette
   Characterized by straight up and down proportions with very little waist definition.
   
   
   Pear Shaped Silhouette
   characterized by broader hips than shoulders.
   
   
   Inverted Triangular Silhouette
   Characterized by broad shoulders and smaller hips.
   
   
   Hourglass Silhouette
   Characterized by full bust and full hips with obviuos waist definition.
   
   You have completed the questionnaire, please select the "Submit Questionnaire" button at this time
   Thank you for your participation!