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In this study, a survey focusing on the status of clothing interest, inconveniences resulting from clothing, preferred design items, etc. was conducted on 364 elderly women to suggest aesthetically and functionally appropriate indoor wear design for at home elderly women aged 60 years or older. The survey results showed that in general, the respondents’ interest in clothing was high, and more respondents in their 70s or older had difficulty in the action of opening and closing. With respect to considerations when purchasing clothes, color was considered more important than design as respondent’s age increased, and size was regarded as the most important factor especially among those in their 80s. The preferred top styles were T-shirts and blouses among those in their 60s and 70s, and T-shirts and shirts among those in their 80s. The preferred sleeve lengths were “below the elbow” and “above the wrist” in all age groups. The preferred sleeve hem type was “tightening” in all age groups. The most preferred bottom styles were “straight-leg pants” and “elastic waistband.” This study suggests the design items of indoor wear, including top, bottom, and overgarment for warmth, appropriate for elderly women at home based on the survey results. The study results are expected to serve as basic data necessary for the revitalization of the clothing industry for elderly women.

I. Introduction
Ⅱ. Research Method
    1. Subjects
    2. Measurement tools
    3. Data analysis
Ⅲ. Results and Discussion
    1. Interest in clothing
    2. Level of independence in clothing
    3. Size satisfaction
    4. Considerations when purchasing clothes
    5. Design preference for indoor wear
    6. Proposal of preferred design items for indoor wear
Ⅳ. Conclusion

• Jae Hyang Lee(Ph. D., Dept. of Fashion Industry, Daegu Catholic University, Korea) | 이재향 (대구가톨릭대학교 패션산업학과 박사)
• Gwang Ae Park(Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Fashion Design, Silla University, Korea) | 박광애 (신라대학교 패션디자인과 겸임교수)
• Chung Eun Yang(Professor, Dept. of Fashion Design and Universal Design Institute, Daegu Catholic University, Korea) | 양정은 (대구가톨릭대학교 패션디자인과 유니버설디자인연구소 교수) Corresponding author