Silhouettes and Shapes in Contemporary Fashion

The A-line silhouette features a fitted bodice that gradually widens towards the hem, resembling the shape of the letter 'A'.

A peplum dress has a bodice that extends beyond the waistline, often forming a flounce or ruffle.

The mermaid silhouette hugs the body closely from the shoulders to the hips, then flares out dramatically below the hips.

A shift dress is a simple, straight-cut dress that falls loosely from the shoulders to the hem.

The empire silhouette features a high waistline, often just below the bust, and a skirt that flows loosely from the waist.

A wrap dress has a bodice that wraps around the body and ties at the waist, creating a V-neckline.

The trumpet silhouette is similar to the mermaid silhouette, but the skirt flares out from the knees rather than the hips.

A surplice bodice has a deep V-neckline that wraps across the body, often creating a diagonal neckline.

A gathered silhouette features a bodice that is fitted at the shoulders and waist, with the skirt gathered or pleated at the waist to create fullness.

A square neckline is a straight, horizontal neckline that extends across the shoulders.

A bias-cut silhouette features a bodice and skirt that are cut on the diagonal of the fabric, creating a fluid, draping effect.

A sweetheart neckline is a curved neckline that dips down in the center, resembling the shape of a heart.

A circle silhouette features a bodice and skirt that are cut in a circular shape, creating a full, flowing skirt.

A halter neckline is a neckline that ties around the neck, leaving the shoulders and back bare.

An asymmetrical silhouette features a bodice and skirt that are cut in an asymmetrical shape, creating an uneven hemline or neckline.