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Silhouettes and Shapes in Contemporary Fashion

Description: **Silhouettes and Shapes in Contemporary Fashion Quiz:** Test your knowledge on the diverse silhouettes and shapes that define contemporary fashion.
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Which silhouette is characterized by a fitted bodice and a flared skirt?

  1. A-line

  2. Empire

  3. Mermaid

  4. Sheath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The A-line silhouette features a fitted bodice that gradually widens towards the hem, resembling the shape of the letter 'A'.

What is the term for a dress with a bodice that extends below the waistline?

  1. Peplum

  2. Tunic

  3. Shift

  4. Wrap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A peplum dress has a bodice that extends beyond the waistline, often forming a flounce or ruffle.

Which silhouette is defined by a fitted bodice and a skirt that flares out from the hips?

  1. Mermaid

  2. Empire

  3. Shift

  4. Asymmetrical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mermaid silhouette hugs the body closely from the shoulders to the hips, then flares out dramatically below the hips.

What is the term for a dress with a straight, loose-fitting silhouette?

  1. Sheath

  2. Asymmetrical

  3. Tunic

  4. Shift


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A shift dress is a simple, straight-cut dress that falls loosely from the shoulders to the hem.

Which silhouette is characterized by a high waistline and a skirt that falls loosely from the waist?

  1. Empire

  2. A-line

  3. Sheath

  4. Peplum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The empire silhouette features a high waistline, often just below the bust, and a skirt that flows loosely from the waist.

What is the term for a dress with a bodice that wraps around the body and ties at the waist?

  1. Wrap

  2. Tunic

  3. Shift

  4. Asymmetrical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A wrap dress has a bodice that wraps around the body and ties at the waist, creating a V-neckline.

Which silhouette is defined by a fitted bodice and a skirt that flares out from the knees?

  1. A-line

  2. Mermaid

  3. Empire

  4. Trumpet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The trumpet silhouette is similar to the mermaid silhouette, but the skirt flares out from the knees rather than the hips.

What is the term for a dress with a bodice that has a deep V-neckline?

  1. Surplice

  2. Halter

  3. Scoop

  4. Sweetheart


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A surplice bodice has a deep V-neckline that wraps across the body, often creating a diagonal neckline.

Which silhouette is characterized by a fitted bodice and a skirt that is gathered or pleated at the waist?

  1. Gathered

  2. Pleated

  3. A-line

  4. Sheath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A gathered silhouette features a bodice that is fitted at the shoulders and waist, with the skirt gathered or pleated at the waist to create fullness.

What is the term for a dress with a bodice that has a square neckline?

  1. Scoop

  2. Sweetheart

  3. Square

  4. Halter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A square neckline is a straight, horizontal neckline that extends across the shoulders.

Which silhouette is defined by a fitted bodice and a skirt that is cut on the bias?

  1. Bias-cut

  2. Asymmetrical

  3. Gathered

  4. Pleated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bias-cut silhouette features a bodice and skirt that are cut on the diagonal of the fabric, creating a fluid, draping effect.

What is the term for a dress with a bodice that has a sweetheart neckline?

  1. Scoop

  2. Sweetheart

  3. Square

  4. Halter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A sweetheart neckline is a curved neckline that dips down in the center, resembling the shape of a heart.

Which silhouette is characterized by a fitted bodice and a skirt that is cut in a circular shape?

  1. Circle

  2. Asymmetrical

  3. Gathered

  4. Pleated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A circle silhouette features a bodice and skirt that are cut in a circular shape, creating a full, flowing skirt.

What is the term for a dress with a bodice that has a halter neckline?

  1. Scoop

  2. Sweetheart

  3. Square

  4. Halter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A halter neckline is a neckline that ties around the neck, leaving the shoulders and back bare.

Which silhouette is defined by a fitted bodice and a skirt that is cut in an asymmetrical shape?

  1. Asymmetrical

  2. Circle

  3. Gathered

  4. Pleated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An asymmetrical silhouette features a bodice and skirt that are cut in an asymmetrical shape, creating an uneven hemline or neckline.

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