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Silhouettes Traditional or Ball gown: Defined by a very full skirt that gathers at the natural waist A-Line: A gown with shape that resembles the letter "A.;" fitted at the bodice and waist and flaring gradually away from the body to the hem Sheath: Defined as a narrow form-fitting style Princess: A gown with vertical seams, which extend from shoulder to hem. The skirt curves outward from the waist Empire: A style of gown with a high waistline that starts just under the bust line, which is usually defined by a seam Necklines High Collar (wedding band): This collar comes up high and fits close to the neck Jewel: This neckline circles the base of the neck Halter: A style typically paired with a backless dress. The collar or strap comes up from the bodice and wraps around the back of the neck Bateau: A style that follows a curving line falling slightly below the collarbone Sabrina: Defined as a straight neckline slightly higher than Bateau Off-shoulder: This neckline falls below the shoulders accompanied by sleeves. Hug the Shoulder: This style falls at the apex of the shoulder Queen Anne: A style of neckline that comes up high in back and sides of neck curving to a center front point Sweetheart: This style dips to a heart shape at bust line V-neckline: A neckline that dips to a V-shape in the center front Court: This neckline is shaped like half a square Scoop: A low, rounded neckline Portrait/Fichu: This is an off the shoulder neckline with a shawl effect Strapless: This style does not have any type of sleeve or strap Spaghetti strap: This style has thin straps supporting the bodice Tank: This style has wide straps usually accompanying a square or round neck, resembling a tank-style top Sleeves Sleeveless: This style does not have sleeves Short, fitted: Defined by a very short sleeve worn very close to the arm, on the shoulder Short Sleeve: This style is just like a tee shirt, falling halfway between shoulder and elbow Short Tunnel: A sleeve that is short and sits off the shoulder; it is sometimes shirred On-Shoulder, Short Poof: A style that is short, full, and gathered, worn on the shoulder Off Shoulder Poof: This is a short, full, gathered sleeve worn off the shoulder Cap: A style that is a very short sleeve that just covers the shoulder Elbow length: Varying styles defined by the length ending at the elbow Three-Quarter Length: Any style of sleeve that falls between the elbow and the wrist Juliet: This style is a poof at the top of the sleeve that comes down long and straight Long, fitted: This is a long sleeve with little or no fullness Renaissance: A style that is full and rounded from the shoulder to just above the elbow, tapering to a more fitted sleeve to wrist Skirts Ball gown: A fully styled skirt, usually layered or paired with a crinoline; often teamed with a fitted bodice. Bustle: This is a style of skirt with a gathering of fabric, ruffles or other design details that fill out the back Fishtail: This style of skirt is a slim fitting sheath which flares out at center back seam only-sometimes has a sweep train at the knee level Mermaid: This is a very slim fitting style that flares out from about the knee level to the hem Tea-length: This is a hemline that falls just above the ankles Waistlines Empire: A style that begins just below the bust line Natural: This style falls at the natural waistline Asymmetrical: A style that begins at the natural waistline and angles down to one side Basque: This style is slightly elongated, dipping to a point at the center front Curved Basque: Similar to the Basque waistline, although this style is rounded at the center point Inverted Basque: Slightly elongated, this waistline rises to a point at the center front Dropped Basque: A style that falls to several inches below the natural waistline Dropped Waist: A style that falls to several inches below the natural waistline Trains Monarch: This train extends three yards from the waist Cathedral: A train that extends two and one half yards from the waist Semi-cathedral: A train that extends two yards from the waist Chapel: This train extends one and one third yards from the waist Sweep: A short train that sweeps the floor Watteau: This style begins at the shoulders in back Detachable: Defined as any style of train that can be removed from the gown Fabrics Brocade: This is a heavier fabric with a raised design created on a Jacquard loom Charmeuse: A semi-lustrous, smooth, soft fabric Chiffon: This is a thin, soft, transparent fabric that's made from a plain weave Georgette: A sheer, fine and lightweight fabric with a slightly dry hand Illusion: Defined as a very fine net fabric, nearly transparent, it is generally used for sleeves, bodices and necklines Jacquard: Made on a jacquard loom, this fabric is woven with patterns Linen: This fabric, made from the fibers of the flax plant, is crisp and light Organza: A thin transparent fabric with a crisp finish Ottoman: A heavy, ribbed weave that can be made from natural or synthetic fibers Satin: A lustrous smooth silky fabric available in several variations, from crepe backed to panne satin (finished with a stiffer texture) Shantung: A medium weight fabric remarkable for being woven with irregular elongated slubs throughout Silk: This fiber is spun from the silkworm's cocoon making it strong, resilient, and elegant Synthetics: These are manmade fibers, such as polyester and nylon, which can be used alone or in combination with other fabrics Taffeta: A crisp fabric with a fine smooth surface Tulle: This is a net fabric, often used in many layers Velvet: A very soft, luxurious fabric in a thick, plush pile |
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