In order to explore the adaptive design method and development trend of clothing,the adaptive design concept of clothing was analyzed firstly,which needs to consider the adaptability of human shape characteristics and wearing needs,including body adaptability,gender adaptability,psychological adaptability and behavioral adaptability.Secondly,the relevant design cases of adaptive clothing were sorted out,and the current development status of adaptive clothing design was summarized as follows:based on the convenience of wearing,based on the specific environment and functional requirements,and based on the adaptability of clothing structure;Finally,from the aspect of style structure,the adaptive design method of clothing was sorted out,including adjustment type,disassembly type and open type.The research results show that the future adaptive clothing will be developed around the direction of extending the life cycle of clothing,suitable for multi-scene wearing,improving the convenience of clothing,functional comfort clothing fabric and environmental protection and renewable clothing fabric,which provides some theoretical reference value for adaptive clothing design.