Female Mannequin Dress Forms A Female Mannequin Dress Form is an essential tool for any professional fashion designer or tailor. It is a life-size representation of the human body that allows designers to accurately measure, pin, and drape fabric for clothing and other garments. With its adjustable arms, legs, and torso, a female mannequin dress form can be used to create custom-fit garments and help to perfect the fit of a garment before it is sewn. Additionally, dress forms are perfect for displaying and showcasing clothing lines, either in a store window or in a fashion show.