Fashion Glossary: Silhouette   Choose Scrapbook Folder Fashion Beauty, Hair & Jewelry Flowers & Decorations Cakes Ceremony & Reception Photo & Video Invitations & Etiquette Music & Dance Favors & Gifts Honeymoon & Travel Other     Home Fashion Glossary: Silhouette  Bodice  |  Gown Length  |  Neckline  |  Separates  |  Silhouette  |  Skirt Details  |  Sleeve Length  |  Sleeve Style  |  Train Style  |  Waistline  A-Line: Considered one of the most figure-friendly shapes; generally shaped like a standing letter A. Ball Gown: A full-skirted gown reaching at least to the ankles. Mermaid: A slim, body-hugging dress with a skirt that flares out below the knee (like a mermaid’s tail). Sheath: A slim, body-hugging shape from top to bottom, without a waistline. V-Line: A silhouette that is wider at the shoulder and narrows at the hemline. The dolman is an example of a v-line.  Bodice  |  Gown Length  |  Neckline  |  Separates  |  Silhouette  |  Skirt Details  |  Sleeve Length  |  Sleeve Style  |  Train Style  |  Waistline