Silhouette
Column silhouette
Straight and narrow from top to bottom without a defined waist.
Also calledsheathstraight dress
What does “column” mean in fashion?
Column is a silhouette term. Straight and narrow from top to bottom without a defined waist. In the LOOKREF library, column shows up most often on dresses, in satin, with elegant styling. There are 3 free reference images for it below.
How to write column silhouette in an AI prompt
Name it explicitly (models also understand “sheath” and “straight dress”), then add colour, material and length so the model doesn’t fill the gaps with a default. Pair the words with a reference image for the closest match.
burgundy satin halter neck column dress, midi length, open back, sleevelessLR-0009
Often paired with
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