Dress Style
a dress that hangs loose from the shoulder to below the hips and does not have a waistline.
Tent
features a waistline that is placed lower than the natural waist, typically at the hips, resulting in a looser, more relaxed fit.
Dropped Waist
a style of dress characterized by a fitted bodice and an A-line skirt, shaped by seams from the shoulder to the hem, without a seam at the waistline.
Princess
a silhouette that is fitted at the hips and gradually widens towards the hem, giving the impression of the shape
A-Line
a silhouette popular during the Neoclassical era, features a high waistline, typically just below the bust, with a skirt that flows freely from there, creating an elongated and graceful look
Empire
a woman's dress with a bodice (upper part) that resembles a man's shirt, often with a collar, buttons, and cuffs.
Shirtwaist
a dress in which the cloth falls straight from the shoulders and has darts around the bust. It frequently features a high scoop or boat neck.
Shift or Chemise
features a waistline positioned above the natural waist, closer to the ribcage, often creating a corset-like effect and elongating the torso.
High Waist
is a fitted, straight cut dress, often nipped at the waistline with no waist seam.
Sheath
characterized by a loose, blousy top that cinches at the waist, often with a gathered or elasticized waistline, creating a relaxed, comfortable silhouette.
Blouson
a garment, like a dress, where the closure (zipper, buttons, etc.) or the way the garment fastens is not aligned or mirrored on both sides, creating an uneven or non-symmetrical look.
Asymmetrical Closing