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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to research the characteristics of adolescent period, behavior while wearing school uniforms and school uniform brands, as well as to research different styles of school uniforms and analyze the preference of styles; the findings will then become the basis for proposing a reasonable boundary for female middle and high school students in terms of behaving in school uniforms. Furthermore, this study will establish basic data required for developing school uniform designs and for school uniform makers. A survey on preference was conducted with 272 responders consisting of 120 female middle and high school students. It was a street survey and the questionnaire consisted of 13 questions in total. The results are as follows:First, many students answered that they agreed to wearing school uniforms but also said that school uniforms are uncomfortable. The parents made much of the decisions for purchasing the uniforms; however, slim silhouette was a priority when deciding on the style. The dominant opinion was that school uniforms are expensive. Second, many students answered that they did not like the design of their current uniforms to the question regarding school uniform design and preferred brands. As for altering the design of the uniforms, students focused heavily on the silhouette. Students also answered that they usually use bags and shoes for styling their school look with their uniforms. The most preferred brand was Ivy Club, Third, most students answered that they have altered the design of their school uniforms. Most alterations were in skirts. Students who haven’t altered their school uniforms answered that they did not wish to change the design of their uniforms. As shown above, students agreed to wear school uniforms but they were not satisfied with the colors and designs. Many students altered the design of their school uniforms, paying more attention to the aesthetic aspect of the uniforms than their practicality. Students particularly altered their skirts, Students desired form-fitting silhouettes while maintaining comfortable movement for their school uniforms. Thus school uniform makers should not solely focus on design but consider movement, function, and changing aesthetic sense of school uniforms in order to pay attention to pattern and develop functional elements and design.