What’s a “bias cut” dress?

A “bias-cut” dress is made by a technique, used by dress-makers, for cutting fabric on a diagonal angle / grain (at 45 degrees) of the fabric.  Cutting fabric on the bias gives fabric more stretch to drape softly and create a slinky silhouette. A bias cut dress accentuates body lines and curves giving the garment a sexy, seductive, sleek, flattering and body-skimming look. The” bias cut” dress is without a center front closing. It was created by Madeleine Vionnet, a revolutionary designer. This style is sometimes referred to as the”Vionnet body line”. “The dress must not hung on the body but follow its lines. When a woman smiles the dress must smile with her.” — Madeleine Vionnet. The bias cut dress was the first original dress style in modern fashion history. It requires more fabric and usually leaves more waste and depends on more time and skill for cutting and construction. 

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Are bodycon dresses classy for a night out?
Bodycon dresses hug the body like bandage or scuba dresses. They are made from fabrics having elasticity like lycra and polyester blends. Because of the fabrics used, they are form-fitting dresses that show all your body lumps and bumps. Bodycon dresses come in a number of styles and have various lengths: upper thigh, mid-thigh, knee or long. If you are a slim and curvaceous woman, you might be able to wear a bodycon dress and look classy on your night out . However, they are not flattering on large or plump women. Bodycon dresses that fit well and are flattering (not overly sexy) can be worn day or evening and look classy. Look at three examples below. Are all of these dresses pictured classy?

Power Dresses
Power dresses say feminine power and confidence in or out of the work place. They are another option besides the power suit for career women. These dresses are tailored, simple in design and should fit you well. Bold color power dresses send an energetic and youthful message.