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.
Column
Straight and narrow from top to bottom without a defined waist.
Bodycon
Skin-tight from shoulder to hem, following every curve.
Oversized
Cut deliberately larger than the body, with dropped shoulders and extra volume.
A-line
Fitted at the top and gradually widening toward the hem, like a capital A.