Lecture Notes 3 - Hiran Wijesekara Design Academy
Lecture Notes 3 - Hiran Wijesekara Design Academy
Lecture Notes 3 - Hiran Wijesekara Design Academy
Dress Patterns
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1. MIDI DRESS
Sitting between a maxi and a mini dress, the midi is what everyone needs for
the times when you’re unsure of the formality of an event. This style can
have any neckline or sleeve length, so it’s great for any body shape. Pull-on
tights and ankle boots for a perfect winter look, or grab a pair of flats and a
cute straw hat and have a stylish picnic!
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3. SHIFT DRESS
The shift dress was a massive trend in the early 1960s and has a simple, boxy
shape. It is a short and typically sleeveless dress that hangs from the
shoulders. It’s ideal for those who have a lean, column-esque body shape, as
they appear straight. You can style this dress with a mid-length duster jacket
and a pair of slingback heels or even knee-high boots, to give it that real ‘60s
flair! This shape is the ideal blank canvas for color blocking or print detail.
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4. BODYCON DRESS
The bodycon is a tight-fitting dress that hugs your figure and accentuates
your assets. They’re often made of stretchy material and are perfect for a
night out on the town. This dress is ideal for those with an hourglass figure,
as it flatters the beautiful curves!
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5. A-LINE DRESS
An A-line dress fits at the hips and gradually flares out towards the hem,
which makes the dress look like an “A” shape. It is perfect for a casual
setting, and you can dress it up or down with ease. This style is best suited for
pear-shaped bodies, as it shows off your lovely shoulders and adds a feminine
touch to your lower half.
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6. MINI DRESS
The scandal broke loose in 1965 when model Jean Shrimpton wore a mini
shift dress to the Melbourne Cup, showcasing her bare legs and hat-free head
to the world. Nowadays, mini dresses are far more mini and far less
scandalous, and they’re a great way to capture attention and showcase your
pins! This dress is ideal for anyone who wants to put emphasis on their legs
and make the world stop and turn! If you’ve got it, flaunt it!
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7. MAXI DRESS
Spend the day at the beach or by the pool in a relaxing in the effortless maxi
dress. This style is suited best for a more casual setting; however, the fabric
hits the floor (or at least your ankles), giving the impression that you’re
dressed up. Make the perfect lazy outfit by adding sandals and long-hanging
jewelry into the mix, and everyone will wish they were as stylish and comfy
as you are!
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8. WRAP DRESS
The wrap dress features a front closure by wrapping one side of the dress
across the other and tying the fabric at the waist or back. Often seen by the
likes of Kate Middleton, this style has a classic silhouette that is perfect for
athletic body shapes, as it creates the illusion of an hourglass figure, even if
you don’t have one naturally.
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9. HALTER DRESS
A halter dress is ideal for summer. Featuring a strapless or sleeveless upper
half, with a tie around the neck. Some halter necks don’t have a bow but
fabric secured around the neck. This style of dress is most flattering for those
who wish to show off their ample shoulders.
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18. BALLGOWN
Be the belle of the ball with a ballgown! It is a formal dress that hits the floor,
it is perfect for a fancy event such as a black tie dress code premier or a ball.
This style comes in many different forms, from a princess silhouette, with a
prominent pouffy skirt, all the way to the mermaid silhouette. A ball gown is
a dress to wear when you’re ready to make a real entrance, and wow the
whole room!
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