A-Line

APPAREL MANUFACTURING - I 3(1+2)
Lesson 16 : Silhouettes

A-Line

This gown silhouette works equally well for everyone. It is similar to the ball gown, with a fitted chest and torso, however, the skirt is much less full. This creates a smoother, more flowing line from the torso to the floor, or an overall body shape like the letter "A." A specialized variation of this cut is called the "princess" silhouette. Here, a single sheet of material is used to make the front of the dress from above the bust to the floor, creating a smooth flat shape at the front. This is great for short women because the seamlessness can give the illusion of height.

This gown can be worn by all body shapes. This dress tends to be fitted at the top and then flares out towards the bottom, creating an A-shape (example below). Works well on most figure types; good for disguising bottom-heavy figures.

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