fitted dress

Body-hugging frock

A fitted dress is cut to follow the body's contours closely, emphasizing the waist and curves rather than hanging loosely.

The term distinguishes tailored silhouettes from relaxed or flowing styles: She wore a fitted dress to the interview.

Fitted dresses typically require darts, seams, or stretchy fabric to achieve their shape.

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  • sheathProtective blade covering
  • bodyconTight garment showcasing silhouette
  • tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
  • cinchedFastened or guaranteed
  • waistTorso's narrowest circumference

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silhouette/fit

fitted dresstent dress

Waistless, flaring garment

shift dress · A-line dress · trapeze dress · swing dress · kaftan

structure/construction

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Dress of stretchy knit

beach cover-up · wrap dress · maxi dress · caftan · peasant dress

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G