A-line
Narrow-top, wide-bottom
A-line describes a garment shape that's fitted at the top and gradually widens toward the bottom, resembling the letter A.
Most commonly applied to skirts and dresses: an A-line skirt, a classic A-line silhouette.
The cut flatters many body types by skimming rather than clinging to hips and thighs.
Very brief skirt
- midiskirtKnee-length lower garment
- maxiAnkle-reaching garment style
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
- denimTough cotton twill
wrap · pencil · circle · flared · high-waisted · knee-length · midi · swing
French luxury fashion house
- 1950sDecade after WWII
- vintageQuality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
elegant · timeless · feminine · ladylike · mod · New Look · couture · ready-to-wear
Spread gradually outward
- fittedShaped to conform
- waistTorso's narrowest circumference
- hemFolded garment edge
- triangularThree-cornered in form
tapered · swing · empire · bodice · silhouette · cut · shape · flattering
miniskirt
Very brief skirt
denim · wrap · pencil · circle · flared · high-waisted · knee-length · midi · swing · godet
Dior
French luxury fashion house
classic · elegant · timeless · feminine · ladylike · mod · New Look · couture · ready-to-wear · tailoring
flared
Spread gradually outward
triangular · tapered · swing · empire · bodice · silhouette · cut · shape · flattering · slimming
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
evening · bridesmaid · sundress · gown · formal · casual · sleeveless · halter · strapless · tea-length
- feminine fashion elementslace, ruffles, bows, ribbons, pastels
- loose clothingbaggy, loose fit, oversized, relaxed fit, roomy
- Sewing Patternsdress pattern, coat pattern, vintage patterns, bodice, dart
- dress featurescircle skirt, sleeveless, long sleeve, short sleeve, cap sleeve
- dress stylessheath dress, sheath, shift, shift dress, empire line
- fashion termsstyle, fashion week, runway, catwalk, runway shows
A-lineform-fitting
Closely following body contours
skin-tight · body-hugging · clingy · contoured · snug