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Types of Clothing Silhouettes

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Tent

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A silhouette that hangs loose from the shoulder and flares out to a wide hemline, creating a tent-like shape.

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Wrap

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A silhouette where one side of the garment wraps across the other side tying at the waist or back creating a V-shaped neckline.

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Column

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A narrow shape that flows straight down from the neckline to the hem. Also known as a sheath silhouette.

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Bouffant

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A puffy silhouette created by gathering fabric at the waist to create volume in the skirt.

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Bodycon

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A close-fitting silhouette that hugs the body and shows off the figure. Made from stretchy material.

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Ball Gown

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A type of silhouette with a fitted bodice and a dramatic full skirt.

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A-Line

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A dress or skirt silhouette that is narrower at the top, flaring gently wider toward the bottom resembling the letter A.

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Trumpet

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A silhouette that is fitted through the body and flares at mid-thigh, similar to a mermaid style but with a softer flare.

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Peplum

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A silhouette with a short, flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse.

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Fit and Flare

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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.

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Empire Waist

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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.

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Shift

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A straight silhouette that falls from the shoulders with little definition at the waist.

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Princess

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Features long, smooth seams that run from the neckline to the hem. These seams follow the body's curves and create a slimming effect.

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Kaftan

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A long, loose, and flowing silhouette with wide sleeves, originating from the Middle East.

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Mermaid

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Fits closely to the body from the chest to the knee, then flares out to the hem.

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