Side by side
Pick up to 5 terms. Seeing them next to each other is the fastest way to learn the difference.
Boxy
Square outline with little shaping at the waist.
Bodycon
Skin-tight from shoulder to hem, following every curve.
Fit and flare
Fitted through the bodice and waist, then flaring out sharply.
Ball gown
A fitted bodice over a very full, often layered skirt.