Studying of Clothing Preference for Elderly and Non-Elderly Women

The purpose of this study was to compare the preferences and evaluation of ready-to- wear garments for elderly and non-elderly women living in Sharkia Governorate. The participants were 50 females 60 years of age and older, a contrast group of 50 females 45-59 years of age. The data recorded by interview and questionnaire.
The finding showed that the respondents were Endomorph bodies. They were abdominal extension
biggest, bust lowest and kyphosis hump back. Results indicated that the majority of the respondents' body measurements were various of standards for Egyptian women body measurements. They preferred Blouses, Skirts, Jackets, Dresses and Abayat. The finding showed that the apparel categories of Blouses, Skirts and Jackets evaluated as acceptance. The Dresses, Trousers, Suits and Insambles evaluated as rejection. While the Abayat evaluated as a good apparel category.