Soft, flowing and loose. The waist is easily emphasized with a flared silhouette, soft necklines. Details (gathers, trims, etc.) are located at the bottom of the product.
Straight dresses that fit the figure, with a hem, falling down in folds.
Loose dresses with antique motifs.
Flowing dresses of simple shape, made of draping soft fabrics with shiny trim - as an evening option.
Shapeless unbuttoned jackets without a waistband, draping and flowing.
Shoulders soft, length of jackets from short (for fitted models) to the top of the thigh (if the jacket with a belt or free cut).
! Avoid: close-fitting jackets, long and heavy jackets, short bolero jackets, overly tight jackets with ruffles and elaborate trimmings.
Skirts
Wide and flared skirts, tightly fitting on the hips.
Straight, light, draping skirts, slightly tapered to the hem.
Short straight skirts with a uniform hem, no longer than the knee line.
Long wide skirts with uneven hem, to the middle of the calf or below.
Few loose details: slits, counter pleats, front closures, pockets, shirring, draping and trims.
! Avoid: long austere skirts, too tight skirts with excessive trim, classic symmetrical skirts.
Coats and outerwear
Have:
A sophisticated, feminine silhouette with a soft accent at the waist.
Soft, ragged, light or coarse fabrics.
Bright or soft color combinations.
Abstract flowing prints.
Loose, sleek and slightly intricate, creative details.
Sweaters
Light and silky, or moderately thick, soft jersey. Long sweatshirts and hoodies that fit the figure at the waist. Dense, shortened and fitted sweaters, with free details (bouclé, "harnesses", draping, etc.) in the lower part of the product. Tight sweater-dresses made of structural knitwear. Antique-look finishes or soft abstract shapes.
! Avoid: heavy, shapeless sweaters that hide the figure.
Pants
Lightweight and slightly drapey, slightly tapered at the bottom, with few soft details or decorative trims (gathers, shirring, soft pleats). The waist is loosely emphasized. With a slight overhang or slightly lowered, if the silhouette remains fluid. Pants soft and straight, with draping at the ankle, or slightly tapered, with lapels.
Shirts with draped and open necks, with flowing and soft shoulders.
Tops with thin straps.
Necklines are loose and soft: simple draped necklines, soft hammut necklines, soft scalloped collars, sheer lapels, shawl collar.
Sleeves are wide and flowing, or slightly tapered at the wrist, with a minimum of detail.
Gathers and pleats are deep, abundant and soft.
Finishes are fine and antique.
! Avoid: stiff, austere or too tight blouses, shapeless tops, necklines overloaded with details.
Lingerie and swimwear
Complex, feminine shapes, with a soft accent on the waist or hips. In soft, rough, light or coarse fabrics.
Bright or soft color combinations.
Abstract flowing prints.
Loose, sleek and slightly intricate, creative details.
Accessories
Hats are soft and floppy, or rounded and flat, with hard brim. Hats are soft and fluffy, furry or knitted. Belts are wide and flexible, made of soft leather, suede or fine fabric with elaborate buckles. Glittery, beaded or sequined belts are an evening option.
Bags
Medium size with minimal trim. Slightly rounded shape.
Medium sized baggy bags.
Soft geometric shaped bags with small gatherings or intricate trim as a softening effect.
Antique, small-sized, beaded bags as an evening option.
! Avoid: bags that are rigid in shape and structure.
Jewelry
Highly artistic and elegant, original and slightly intricate.
Rich ethnic jewelry made of semi-precious stones.
Elegant original combinations of opals, diamonds and platinum.
Very simple, shiny, dangling (relaxed) antique jewelry.
Unusual materials: crystal, hand worked copper or silver, leather or stone with intricate carvings, faceted glass.
! Avoid: sharp geometry, strict avant-garde jewelry, minimalism and lack of jewelry, small symmetrical pieces, heavy and bulky jewelry.
Shoes
Tapered, slightly refined, with a slight trim. Shoes slightly angular in shape, with a high narrow heel and a narrowed toe. Shoes without a heel - feminine, with minimal trim. Very open summer shoes, sandals, sandals with open toes, heels.