A-Line Dress |
Flares out from the waist, creating an "A" shape |
Weddings, formal dinners, cocktail parties |
Sheath Dress |
Sleek and form-fitting with a straight silhouette |
Office meetings, corporate events, dinners |
Ball Gown |
Full-skirted, often with a fitted bodice |
Gala events, red carpet appearances |
Wrap Dress |
Features a wrap-around tie at the waist |
Daytime gatherings, casual outings |
Mermaid Dress |
Fitted from the bodice to the knee, flaring out |
Evening parties, formal gatherings |
Maxi Dress |
Floor-length and flowy |
Beach weddings, summer soirées, casual events |
High-Low Dress |
Shorter in the front and longer in the back |
Outdoor weddings, garden parties |