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A-line- the silhouette

that takes the shape of
the letter A

Back-fullness- the silhouette that

places fullness at the backside, or
derriere

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Bell-shaped- the
silhouette that takes the
shape of a bell
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Empire- refers to
the fashion
prevalent during the
Empire period in
the beginning of the
nineteenth century

Hourglass- the silhouette

that takes the shape of an
hourglass, with some
fullness at the bust and hip
and fit around the waist
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Inverted pyramid- Another

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Pouf- a wide, puffy

skirt with a light, airy
appearance, made in
both short and long
styles, and often
constructed by
gathering the bottom,
turning it up, and
stitching to a lining

Tubular- the fashion silhouette that

takes the shape of an oblong
rectangle

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Triangle- a geometric
figure having three angles
and three sides; a garment
may take on the shape of
a triangle

Wedge- the silhouette that takes the shape of a wedge,

with the greater width at the shoulders tapering to
narrowness at the hem

Yoke- the portion of a garment that provides fit across the shoulders in
front or back or fit at the top of a skirt to which the lower part of the
skirt is attached by means of clothing construction techniques such as
shirring, gores, or pleats
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