Find your perfect dress using our style guide

Monday, March 23 2015

Fit & Flare - Fitted bodice with a full skirt. Perfect for balancing the silhouette and adding shape.

NECKLINE
The softly scooped v-neck sits wide on shoulders to create structure to the upper body and a balanced silhouette.

GROWN ON SLEEVES
The sleeves fall gently off the shoulder creating a strong silhouette and drawing the eye away from the upper arm.

FLARED SKIRT
Adds balance if you are top heavy with narrow hips, skims over wider hips, and creates the illusion of curves on an athletic figure.

Empire Line - High waist line sitting under the bust with a relaxed full skirt.

STYLISED EMPIRE LINE The waist-seam angles down the body towards the natural waist creating a slimming line. The skirt is fitted at the waist with a gradual flare from the high-hip level to avoid clinging and creating a dramatic full skirt
TRADITIONAL EMPIRE LINE The empire line waist sits high under the bust with a full skirt gathered from the centre to create a flattering drape over the tummy area.

Fitted - A fitted bodice with a slim skirt. Great for defining and sculpting the figure.

HIGH NECKLINE wide on shoulders sits wide on shoulders to create structure to upper body and a balanced silhouette FITTED BODICE & SLIM SKIRT The sleeves fall gently off the shoulder creating a strong silhouette and drawing the eye away from upper arm

SUBTLE DETAILING A high neckline with keyhole for added detail. A fitted bodice with subtle gather detail at the waist point, adding a soft drape over the tummy area. The skirt flares out from high hip level to avoid clinging over hips and thighs.

Straight - A relaxed slim fit, skims and sclupts the figure with subtle detailing.

	HIGH NECK Provides upper body definition and broadens shoulders to balance out hips. Perfect for those with smaller busts.
FITTED WAIST Creates a waist for athletic figures and accentuates a smaller waist.	SKIRT PLEATS Adds balance if you are top heavy with narrow hips, skims over wider hips, and creates the illusion of curves on an athletic figure.

Categories: #my-stylist,

» Next: Styled with a handbag - See our style tips (Apr 17th, 2015)

Blog Archive

Made in Britain

The Alie Street Collection is Designed and Made in Britain
Read more...

Our latest tweets

Twitter

Our latest post

Want a little wardrobe update?? Annie is just PERFECT! Designed to flatter at the waist with a gathered crossover-neckline and fit-and-flare skirt in soft-stretch jersey. 3/4 length sleeves provide extra arm coverage to this neat knee-length dress. #aliestreetlondon #madeinbritain #britishfashion #britishdesign #eveningdresses #occasiondresses #occasionwear #beautifulprints #textiles #floralprints #independentdesigner #smallbusiness #bridalwear #styleinspo #ukfashion #styleblog #bridaldresses #lacedress #lacedresses #laceweddingdress #madeinengland #weddingdressideas #weddinggoals