FAshion SILHOUETTES
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A common word used in the Fashion world is FASHION SILHOUETTE. When using the term "FASHION SILHOUETTE", it is referring to the SHAPE of the outfit. More clearly it is the OUTLINE OF THE CLOTHING. To see the Silhouette, you should BLACK OUT ALL THE DETAILS and focus on the OUTSIDE LINES that appear when you have blacked out everything in the middle.
If you look at the picture above, you will see lots of different silhouettes shapes. Each silhouette has different areas that are accentuated in different places to define the silhouette. Below are the FOUR BASIC SILHOUETTES. The definistion of the silhouette is defined by three areas of the body, the SHOULDERS, the WAISTLINE, and the HIPS. Note in the descriptions below how each of these areas of the body are emphasized or de-emphasized.
If you look at the picture above, you will see lots of different silhouettes shapes. Each silhouette has different areas that are accentuated in different places to define the silhouette. Below are the FOUR BASIC SILHOUETTES. The definistion of the silhouette is defined by three areas of the body, the SHOULDERS, the WAISTLINE, and the HIPS. Note in the descriptions below how each of these areas of the body are emphasized or de-emphasized.
Four BASIC SILHOUETTES
HOURGLASS SILHOUETTE
An HOURGLASS SILHOUETTE emphasizes at the SHOULDERS and the HIPS. The waist is cinched in. This silhouette gave the garment a very feminine appearance, emphasizing NATURAL feminine curves.
The early 1900's hourglass silhouette cinched the waist in unmercifully using a CORSET, and sometimes women would have lower ribs SURGICALLY REMOVED to achieve this unrealistic silhouette. |
TRIANGLE SILHOUETTE
(A-LINE Silhouette) The A-LINE SILHOUETTE is another name for the TRIANGULAR SILHOUETTE. This silhouette emphasizes the LOWER-HALF of the body. It is unique however because it does not emphasize the hips. It rather draws a VISUAL LINE past the hips and adds a flared appearance around the LEGS. This silhouette is actually a very flattering silhouette for women who want hide LARGE HIPS. |