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Types of Clothing Silhouettes
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Tent
A silhouette that hangs loose from the shoulder and flares out to a wide hemline, creating a tent-like shape.
Wrap
A silhouette where one side of the garment wraps across the other side tying at the waist or back creating a V-shaped neckline.
Column
A narrow shape that flows straight down from the neckline to the hem. Also known as a sheath silhouette.
Bouffant
A puffy silhouette created by gathering fabric at the waist to create volume in the skirt.
Bodycon
A close-fitting silhouette that hugs the body and shows off the figure. Made from stretchy material.
Ball Gown
A type of silhouette with a fitted bodice and a dramatic full skirt.
A-Line
A dress or skirt silhouette that is narrower at the top, flaring gently wider toward the bottom resembling the letter A.
Trumpet
A silhouette that is fitted through the body and flares at mid-thigh, similar to a mermaid style but with a softer flare.
Peplum
A silhouette with a short, flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse.
Fit and Flare
Fitted through the bodice and flaring out at the waist, this silhouette is often described as a less dramatic version of the A-line silhouette.
Empire Waist
Characterized by a fitted bodice ending just below the bust, giving a high-waisted appearance, and a gathered skirt which is long and loosely fitting.
Shift
A straight silhouette that falls from the shoulders with little definition at the waist.
Princess
Features long, smooth seams that run from the neckline to the hem. These seams follow the body's curves and create a slimming effect.
Kaftan
A long, loose, and flowing silhouette with wide sleeves, originating from the Middle East.
Mermaid
Fits closely to the body from the chest to the knee, then flares out to the hem.
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