Soft Gamine

Fitted, with emphasis on the shoulders, a defined neckline, cuffs, and intricate or playful details. Asymmetrical, tapered or flared hem, but not overly voluminous.

• Tapered blouson dresses
• Knitted dresses
• Bustier dresses

Small, structured gathers, distinct and rich embellishments (beads, sequins, bows, mesh); ruffles and flounces (taffeta skirts, crinolines, etc.); soft, shiny fabrics.
Evening option – a voluminous dress that highlights the waist.

! Avoid: stiff, strictly tailored dresses, wide and shapeless dresses, straight symmetrical lines, and overly tight dresses.

Fitted, body-hugging, with an emphasis on the shoulders, featuring clear, intricate, or playful details.
Shortened, tapered, or form-fitting lower part.
Small, rigid gathers, sharp, rich finishes; light, somewhat stiff, sufficiently elastic, slightly draped fabrics.

! Avoid: rigid, strictly tailored designs, wide and shapeless styles, overly tight silhouettes, straight symmetrical lines.

Very fitted and close-fitting around the cuffs. Sometimes with a small sharply defined collar.

• Ribbed trim and intricate details (appliqués, beads, sequins, stones), small lively patterns in the shape of curls, outlined and curved.
• Fluffy and with long pile (angora, boucle, etc.).
• Thin knitwear – very form-fitting, in the style of a blouse, close-fitting around the neckline, waist, cuffs, and shoulders.

! Avoid: long, oversized sweaters, standard symmetrical shapes, coarse heavy knitwear, stockinette stitch.

Short or knee-length, with small stiff pleats at the waist and tapered at the bottom.

• Tulip skirt.
• A long skirt tapers at the knee, gently widening to the bottom, has an uneven hem and ends at the middle of the ankle.
• Asymmetrical hemlines, hemlines with contrasting trim.
• Moderately puffy skirts, with elegant flounces at the bottom.

! Avoid: long straight skirts, traditional symmetrical A-line skirts, wide shapeless skirts, too voluminous, puffy skirts (sun), skirts with fine pleating.

Fit to the figure, emphasize the waist with sharp pleats or soft pleating, taper at the ankle.

• Short pants.
• Tight pants.

! Avoid: pants strictly masculine cut, wide shapeless and traditional straight pants.

Soft and drapey, flowing silhouette, with clean and crisp, most often high or closed necklines. Very fitted at the neck and cuffs.
Emphasized, slightly oversized shoulders (gathers, pleats, corrugations, soft shoulder pads).
Ruffles or lace in the bodice area.
Materials: silk, pure cotton, muslin or cambric (including linen).

! Avoid: too strict cut, shapeless tops.

Tight-fitting, clearly contoured and accentuated at the waist.

• Lightweight, stretchy, dense or slightly drapey fabrics.
• Bright, rich colors, unusual color schemes with a combination of many shades.
• Contrasting, curved, intricate, sharply-defined prints in medium and small sizes.
• Fun, original details with clear shapes.

Small, rounded shapes, with thin straps and little intricate trim.
Very slim briefcases made of very soft leather.
Bags with a metallic sheen, antique-style bags and beaded bags are suitable for evening.

! Avoid: shapeless large bags, sharp geometry, bulky briefcases, symmetrical shapes.

Small, clearly rounded hats with minimal trim (veils, feathers, etc.).
Small caps that hold their shape.
Contrasting to the hem of thin stockings or tights.
Belts that are narrow to medium width, clearly shaped.
Contrasting colors, curved or somewhat intricate buckles.
Material: very elegant leather, reptile leather or fine fabric.

Rounded and clear shapes (circles, curls, ovals, drops, etc.).
Unusual and funny shapes with emphasized curves.
Revitalizing, bright jewelry, large beads.
Earrings that fit on the ear, wrist bracelets and unusual brooches.

! Avoid: small, intricate, dainty and dangling jewelry, bulky and massive jewelry.

Lightweight and sleek, with a tapered toe and heel, finished subtly and intricately.

• Fully open toe and strappy shoes, open toe and heel shoes.
• Very feminine flat-soled shoes.

Light and bright shades.

! Avoid: angular shoes, symmetrical shapes.