The Sheath Dress - A winner any way you wear it...
The sheath dresses' versatility has earned it a place on the top ten list of fashions that truly defy the 'hands' of time....
The Sheath Dress is a type of dress that is designed to tightly fit the body. It is often made of fabric's that is light weight, such as cotton jersey or silk. Unlike the shorter cocktail dress or the longer ballroom styled dress, a sheath length will most typically fall around the knees or mid calf, keeping the design sleek looking. The sheath dresses top can widely vary, the sheath dress can have a high neckline, with a three quarter length sleeve or a long fitted sleeve, it can also have a plunging neckline with a cap sleeve.
Many sheath dresses are strapless or just a spaghetti strap. The design of a sheath dress can vary, depending on its design purpose and fabric it is made of. Ultimately, fabric dictates the purpose of the dress. If a sheath dress is made of silk and strapless, one should know it is to be worn on a formal occasion, but if the same design sheath is produced in a cotton print, one would more likely wear it to a fun casual event.
The sheath dress is one of the most versatile dresses around, it is elegant, feminine and can be very practical. Although the sheath dress is figure-hugging it gives a slimming silhouette and definitely flatters the waistline, providing an hour-glass figure. The long lines skim over the figure, and can be worn comfortably by most figure types. While designers' year after year put out wonderful formal sheaths, they also produce the basic sheath dress that can be worn more casual or for business.
Sheaths for the workplace take on a polished look, with hemlines at or below the knee, necklines will vary from high scoop, high jewel or even mock turtleneck. The office sheath neckline should not be confused with the cleavage reveling necklines that many more formal and casual sheaths have. The sleeve for the workplace should be comfortable, a cap is a great choice for the workplace, throw on a cute cardigan or blazer jacket your good to go... Naturally if you are in 'A cooler climate, you may want to have a longer sleeve.
The sheath dress with its fitted waist can serve to create the illusion of long legs, in the same way a higher waist pant can make your legs appear longer. The elongated look stands to make the figure look " 5 pounds thinner." To be further complete this lengthened look, add a pair of plain pump high heel, pumps just add a look of elegance of the sheath dress. The heel will keep that long line going, and let's face it, there is nothing like a plain pump to enhance the shape of a leg.
The biggest plus with a sheath dress is its well-defined waistline. Therefore, girls take this into consideration when accessorizing, try cinching in the waist with a great belt, try several widths from a thick belt to a thin - go with what you feel looks best with your figure type. Another great way to wear a sheath dress, think layering!
Layering can be fun with a sheath, add a crop sweater vest, and top it off with a jacket or great little cardigan - or why not a wonderful shawl.
The neat, minimal look of the sheath dress makes it very easy to accessorize. Try to Chose tasteful yet eye-catching accessories: a colorful scarf , a well chosen brooch or necklace, pearls are always a good choice to add just a bit of class to a sheath dress. Love chunky jewelry, wear a thick ornate cuff bracelet at your wrist.
Love the bright more colorful dresses? The sheath dress may be modest in most designs but are made in bright colors, and prints. It not your basic black or gray jersey any more... While you're more demure colored sheaths are suitable for the office, there are sheaths made in just about every juicy color you could dream of, not to mention prints. Therefore, after work enjoy wearing the more casual designed sheath dresses, they are fashion forward, and fun to wear. Whether it be a stop me on fire red sheath or a graphic print - you will look polished, and sophisticated in a sheath dress.
" Night time is the right time" A sheath dress can be accessorized to simply come alive after dark. It can be the simplest of sheath dresses, add a pair of strappy stiletto shoes, put on some great earrings, and a well chosen shawl - you are good to go. It also never hurts to change up your hairstyle from that daytime look, to something a bit different for that special evening out. How about a bit brighter shade of lipstick? Dress up that sheath dress, it will never let you down....
Sheath dress trivia
It appears that the new first lady of the United States "Michelle Obama" loves sheath dresses, and wears the style frequently. It also appears that "First lady Michelle Obama" is an up and coming style icon...,and I am sure will take her place such as a fashion icon in history.
The sheath dress came to style in the mid 1950's, many Starlet's as well as fashion icon's seem to choose the sheath dress as their signatures look. Fashion forward women such as "CoCo Chanel", "Audrey Hepburn ", and let's not forget "Jacqueline Kennedy "were responsible for making the sheath a classic fashion that continues to defy time.
Many sheath dresses are strapless or just a spaghetti strap. The design of a sheath dress can vary, depending on its design purpose and fabric it is made of. Ultimately, fabric dictates the purpose of the dress. If a sheath dress is made of silk and strapless, one should know it is to be worn on a formal occasion, but if the same design sheath is produced in a cotton print, one would more likely wear it to a fun casual event.
The sheath dress is one of the most versatile dresses around, it is elegant, feminine and can be very practical. Although the sheath dress is figure-hugging it gives a slimming silhouette and definitely flatters the waistline, providing an hour-glass figure. The long lines skim over the figure, and can be worn comfortably by most figure types. While designers' year after year put out wonderful formal sheaths, they also produce the basic sheath dress that can be worn more casual or for business.
Sheaths for the workplace take on a polished look, with hemlines at or below the knee, necklines will vary from high scoop, high jewel or even mock turtleneck. The office sheath neckline should not be confused with the cleavage reveling necklines that many more formal and casual sheaths have. The sleeve for the workplace should be comfortable, a cap is a great choice for the workplace, throw on a cute cardigan or blazer jacket your good to go... Naturally if you are in 'A cooler climate, you may want to have a longer sleeve.
The sheath dress with its fitted waist can serve to create the illusion of long legs, in the same way a higher waist pant can make your legs appear longer. The elongated look stands to make the figure look " 5 pounds thinner." To be further complete this lengthened look, add a pair of plain pump high heel, pumps just add a look of elegance of the sheath dress. The heel will keep that long line going, and let's face it, there is nothing like a plain pump to enhance the shape of a leg.
The biggest plus with a sheath dress is its well-defined waistline. Therefore, girls take this into consideration when accessorizing, try cinching in the waist with a great belt, try several widths from a thick belt to a thin - go with what you feel looks best with your figure type. Another great way to wear a sheath dress, think layering!
Layering can be fun with a sheath, add a crop sweater vest, and top it off with a jacket or great little cardigan - or why not a wonderful shawl.
The neat, minimal look of the sheath dress makes it very easy to accessorize. Try to Chose tasteful yet eye-catching accessories: a colorful scarf , a well chosen brooch or necklace, pearls are always a good choice to add just a bit of class to a sheath dress. Love chunky jewelry, wear a thick ornate cuff bracelet at your wrist.
Love the bright more colorful dresses? The sheath dress may be modest in most designs but are made in bright colors, and prints. It not your basic black or gray jersey any more... While you're more demure colored sheaths are suitable for the office, there are sheaths made in just about every juicy color you could dream of, not to mention prints. Therefore, after work enjoy wearing the more casual designed sheath dresses, they are fashion forward, and fun to wear. Whether it be a stop me on fire red sheath or a graphic print - you will look polished, and sophisticated in a sheath dress.
" Night time is the right time" A sheath dress can be accessorized to simply come alive after dark. It can be the simplest of sheath dresses, add a pair of strappy stiletto shoes, put on some great earrings, and a well chosen shawl - you are good to go. It also never hurts to change up your hairstyle from that daytime look, to something a bit different for that special evening out. How about a bit brighter shade of lipstick? Dress up that sheath dress, it will never let you down....
Sheath dress trivia
It appears that the new first lady of the United States "Michelle Obama" loves sheath dresses, and wears the style frequently. It also appears that "First lady Michelle Obama" is an up and coming style icon...,and I am sure will take her place such as a fashion icon in history.
The sheath dress came to style in the mid 1950's, many Starlet's as well as fashion icon's seem to choose the sheath dress as their signatures look. Fashion forward women such as "CoCo Chanel", "Audrey Hepburn ", and let's not forget "Jacqueline Kennedy "were responsible for making the sheath a classic fashion that continues to defy time.
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