Side by side
Pick up to 5 terms. Seeing them next to each other is the fastest way to learn the difference.
Bias cut
Cut diagonally across the grain so the fabric drapes and clings fluidly.
Boxy
Square outline with little shaping at the waist.
Oversized
Cut deliberately larger than the body, with dropped shoulders and extra volume.
Fitted
Close to the body without being skin-tight.
Column
Straight and narrow from top to bottom without a defined waist.