Fashion Glossary: Silhouette


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	A-Line: Considered one of the most figure-friendly shapes; generally shaped like a standing letter A.

	Ball Gown: A full-skirted gown reaching at least to the ankles.

	Mermaid: A slim, body-hugging dress with a skirt that flares out below the knee (like a mermaid’s tail).

	Sheath: A slim, body-hugging shape from top to bottom, without a waistline.

	V-Line: A silhouette that is wider at the shoulder and narrows at the hemline. The dolman is an example of a v-line.

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