The Dress is a Versatile Garment with Many Styles

A dress is a garment won by girls or women with a skirt that has an attached bodice bringing the effect of a one-piece outfit. In the fashion world different styles come and go, but there are classic styles that can be kept alive for a lifetime. The options are endless when it comes to finding a dress to wear for a girl’s night out, a formal or informal event or to the office. Different dresses can be worn in different body types, events, or even weather. Dresses also differ when it comes to the length, shape, and cut of the dress. Despite the occasion, having a dress you can always turn to is an important closet rule. If you’re on the look for new versatile dresses, we’ve outlined some dress types one can wear to any occasion.

1 - A-line Dress

This dress fits snugly to the hips and steadily flares towards the hem, which makes it resemble an A-shape. The size of the flares can either be a bit large or slightly large. When placed on a table, the dress looks triangular, with the bottom being wider than the top. Slits aren’t necessary for these types of dresses because the hem makes it easier to walk in. These dresses are ideal for the pear-shaped figure, as it flaunts their shoulders and adds a feminine touch to the lower half.

2 - Apron Dress

An Apron dress is usually sleeveless with an apron style with a bib at the front part of the dress. The apron dress looks almost similar to a pinafore dress, but with extra frills, and one can wear it over another simple dress. However, a 21st-century Apron dress is worn without any additional clothing underneath. They are created from a variety of patterns but are quite comparable. They typically reach just above the knee or mid-thigh. Apron dresses are common among women, girls, and even babies.

3 - Off the Shoulder Dress

Any dresses that slip off the shoulders are incredible for anyone who loves to display their bare shoulders. The other part of the dress can feature the flare style design, can be straight, A-line, or any different style that supports the off-shoulder look. This off-shoulder dress is also worthy enough to set standards at any formal event, party, and even as an office wear look. To make it formal, one can wear a blazer and pair it with pointed heels and a simple watch to complete the look.

4 - Pencil Dress

This is a slim-fitting, straight vertical kind of dress. It features a very simple style. The dress is pinched in at the waist and the hem just below the knee to form a slim pencil look. If placed on a table, it resembles an inverted triangle shape, with the hem being thinner than the hips. These dresses need to be short or have small slits at the back or side to walk comfortably. The pencil dress is ideal for women with curvy figures.

5 - Balloon Dress

The balloon dress has a skirt, and its bottom is gathered into a circular band that is slimmer than the skirt. The band brings out the balloon effect as the plumpness of the skirt balloons over the band, forming a round puffy look. These dresses take a lot of fabric because it requires lining. Balloon dresses are most common among girls. 

6 - Mini, Midi, and Maxi dresses

Minis are the shortest dresses in terms of length. One can wear a form-fitting mini dress for semi-formal events and can also be loose-fitting and casual or created in a flirty and flare style. Midis are the type of dresses that are neither a maxi or a mini; they’re in between. One can wear a Midi dress and to any event, be it formal or informal. Maxi dresses are free-flowing and comfortable dresses ideal for almost any occasion.