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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.
Fit and flare
Fitted through the bodice and waist, then flaring out sharply.
Column
Straight and narrow from top to bottom without a defined waist.
Oversized
Cut deliberately larger than the body, with dropped shoulders and extra volume.