Side by side
Pick up to 5 terms. Seeing them next to each other is the fastest way to learn the difference.
Bodycon
Skin-tight from shoulder to hem, following every curve.
Fit and flare
Fitted through the bodice and waist, then flaring out sharply.
Boxy
Square outline with little shaping at the waist.
Fitted
Close to the body without being skin-tight.
Ball gown
A fitted bodice over a very full, often layered skirt.
