Designing Dresses for Unusual Figures
Designing Dresses for Unusual Figures: Few people are as perfect as to general figure, shape of the face, colouring, etc., that they are able to wear almost any type of dress and look well. Many of us have certain peculiarities such as narrow shoulders, flat chest or round shoulders, a large bust, or our face may be very square, so that we must use care in the design and selection of our dress. The unusual figures are classified into two groups. 1. Becoming 2. Unbecoming 1. Stout Figure Becoming: Dark colors, vertical lines, A-line dresses, empire waistlines, tailored fits, and V-necks help elongate the body and create a slimming effect. Unbecoming: Bulky fabrics, horizontal stripes, tight-fitting dresses, and overly detailed embellishments can add volume and make the figure appear broader. 2. Thin Figure Becoming: Layered fabrics, ruffles, pleats, prints, and textured mat...