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.
Fitted
Close to the body without being skin-tight.
Tailored
Structured and fitted through darts, seams and interfacing.
Bias cut
Cut diagonally across the grain so the fabric drapes and clings fluidly.