Dress types

From a polyester jumpsuit to J. Law’s giant Dior dress, all the greats (and not so greats) are here.

A dress silhouette refers to the shape of its outline. Learn about common dress silhouettes and the body shapes they are suited to.

A dress is probably the most feminine piece of clothing. Dresses might be intended for different events and used on different occasions — every day, wedding, and parties. Or they might be used during different seasons. Of course, there are many different styles of dresses and it’s hard to get lost in the variety.