Dress is a fashion item that has the most variations. (That’s why women never get tired of different dresses and can’t get enough of them.)
The reason why there are tons of different types of dresses is that they have different lengths, necklines, sleeves, waistlines, silhouettes, designs, styles, patterns, fabrics, cultures, and more.
Sounds a little bit abstract, right?
In this post, I will show you all the different types of dresses as much as I can. You will see over 100 types of dresses with pictures so that you can understand the dresses better.
P.S. There is gonna be more in the future!
Before you see the dresses, I highly recommend you to…
- Use the Table of Contents to see all the dresses in this post. You can directly see one of the dresses if you click it.
- Press Ctrl+F on Windows/Command+F on Mac, and type the name of the dress or keyword you are looking for. You will find the dress a lot easier.
Alright, let’s begin.
- Dresses with Different Lengths
- Dresses with Different Necklines
- Dresses with Different Sleeves
- Dresses with Different Silhouettes
- Dresses with Different Waistlines
- Dresses with Different Designs
- Dresses with Different Styles
- Dresses with Different Patterns
- Dresses with Different Fabrics
- Dresses with Different Cultures
- Learn More About Different Types of Dresses
Dresses with Different Lengths
Mini Dress
Mini Dress is a dress whose length is above the knee. Usually, it covers half of your thighs.
Midi Dress
Midi Dress is a dress that covers your knees and shows your lower legs.
Maxi Dress
Maxi Dress is a dress whose length is around your ankles.
Floor Length Dress
Floor Length Dress is a very long dress that reaches the floor.
High Low Dress
High Low Dress is a dress whose front is short(high) and back is long(low).
Dresses with Different Necklines
Crew Neck Dress
Crew Neck Dress is a dress with a round neckline.
Boat Neck Dress
Boat Neck Dress is a dress with a high neckline that is slightly curved which looks like the bottom of a boat.
V-Neck Dress
V-Neck Dress is a dress with a V-shape neckline.
Plunge Dress
Plunge Dress is like a dramatic V-neck dress. It has a deeper and sharper V, sometimes it could reach your waistline depending on the dress.
Square Neck Dress
Square Neck Dress is a dress with straight lines at the three sides around your neck which makes the neckline look like a half square.
Sweetheart Neckline Dress
Sweetheart Neckline Dress is a dress whose neckline has beautiful curves which look like the top of a heart.
Cowl Neck Dress
Cowl Neck Dress is a dress whose neckline looks like a cowl.
Choker Neck Dress
Choker Neck Dress is a dress that has a piece of fabric covering your neck with a cutout right below regardless of the shape of the neckline, which looks like you’re wearing a choker.
Halter Dress
Halter Dress is a dress whose straps are always around the back of your neck.
Mock Neck Dress
Mock Neck Dress is a dress that has a piece of fabric covering around your neck which looks like a “mock neck”.
Turtleneck Dress
Turtleneck Dress is a dress that is similar to a mock neck dress, but the neckline is higher (because the fabric is longer), and most of the time, the “turtleneck” is folded or wrinkled.
Tie Neck Dress
Tie Neck Dress is a kind of self-tie dress that you can adjust the neckline.
Collared Dress
Collared Dress is a dress that has any type of collar.
Peter Pan Collar Dress
Peter Pan Collar Dress is a dress that has peter pan collars which is a type of flat collar with round corners.
Dresses with Different Sleeves
Sleeveless Dress
Sleeveless Dress is a dress without sleeves.
Short Sleeve Dress
Short Sleeve Dress is a dress whose sleeves reach between shoulders and elbows.
Half Sleeve Dress
Half Sleeve Dress is a dress whose sleeves reach the elbows.
3/4 Sleeve Dress
3/4(three-quarter) Sleeve Dress is a dress whose sleeves reach between elbows and wrists.
Long Sleeve Dress
Long Sleeve Dress is a dress whose sleeves reach the wrists.
Bell Sleeve Dress
Bell Sleeve Dress is a dress whose sleeves look like bells because they flare at the bottom.
Puff Sleeve Dress
Puff Sleeve Dress is a dress whose sleeves are puffy.
Drape Sleeve Dress
Drape Sleeve Dresses may differ according to designs(neckline, silhouette, etc.), but the sleeves always drape. They usually have dramatic looks. Some dresses have long drape sleeves and they will swing when you move your arms, making your every movement enchanting.
Strapless Dress
Strapless Dress is a dress without straps.
Spaghetti Strap Dress
Spaghetti Strap Dress is a dress that has very thin straps which look like spaghetti.
Tie Shoulder Dress
Tie Shoulder Dress is a kind of self-tie dress that you can adjust the straps. Also known as Tie Strap Dress.
One Shoulder Dress
One Shoulder Dress is one of the iconic asymmetric dresses that the design is focused on one shoulder.
Off The Shoulder Dress
Off-the-Shoulder Dress is a dress whose sleeves are under the shoulder.
Cold Shoulder Dress
Cold Shoulder Dress is a dress that some parts of the sleeves are cut out.
Dresses with Different Silhouettes
A-Line Dress
A-Line Dress is a dress whose bottom is wider which looks like alphabet A.
Skater Dress
Skater Dress is a short flared dress that looks like what female figure skaters wear.
Flared Dress
Flared Dress is a dress whose skirt part is flared and the bottom is wider than the waistline.
Flowy Dress
Flowy Dress is a dress that flows beautifully.
Shift Dress
Shift Dress is a dress whose silhouette is pretty much straight and it is not too tight or too loose.
Tunic Dress
Tunic dress is a loose-fit dress that originated from tunics.
Boxy Dress
Boxy Dress is a dress whose silhouette is square like a box.
Bandeau Dress
Bandeau Dress is a strapless dress whose upper part is like a bandeau. The lower part of the dress could be tight or loose.
Bodycon Dress
Bodycon Dress is a tight-fit dress that emphasizes the body line.
Mermaid Dress
Mermaid Dress is a dress that is tight but the bottom is flared which looks like a tail of a mermaid.
Dresses with Different Waistlines
Elastic Waist Dress
Elastic Waist Dress is a dress whose waistline is stretchy.
Tie Waist Dress
Tie Waist Dress is a kind of self-tie dress that emphasizes your waistline.
Belted Dress
Belted Dress is simply a dress with a belt.
Corset Dress
Corset Dress is similar to a belted dress, just imagine the belt is replaced by a corset. It can have different looks with different types of corsets. When you search “Fishbone Dress” on Google, you will see a type of corset dress that has a fishbone look.
High Waisted Dress
High Waisted Dress is a dress whose waistline is higher than the regular waistline, just like High Waisted Jeans.
Empire Dress
Empire Dress is a classic style dress with an extremely high-waisted look. For now, most of the empire dresses are mainly focused on high-waisted design and have a lot of variations.
Dresses with Different Designs
Ruffle Dress
Ruffle Dress is a dress with ruffles.
Tiered Dress
Tiered Dress is a dress that has tiers.
Shirred Dress
Shirred Dress is a dress whose certain parts are sewn by elastic threads and therefore the fabric is shirred and became stretchy. It looks similar to a smocked dress but they are different.
Pleated Dress
Pleated Dress is a dress made of pleated fabrics partially or entirely.
Ruched Dress
Ruched Dress is a dress with a ruched design. Ruched Dresses’ dramatic texture can boost your femininity. All you need to do is wear a simple dress with a ruched design, and that will be glamorous enough.
Twist Dress
Twist Dress is a dress with a twist design. It has a visual impact which means you can impress people easily with this dress. Also, it’s a nice dress to flaunt your fashion sense.
Drape Dress
Drape Dress is a dress that drapes naturally and beautifully. Every fold and curve is what makes a drape dress romantic. If you want a dress that will make you look like a goddess, I will recommend this to you.
Wrap Dress
Wrap Dress is a dress whose front is overlapped. (Imagine a shower robe) It has a beautiful V-shape neckline, which will make you very enchanting when you wear it. Generally, a light color wrap dress is lovely, but sometimes a dark color wrap dress can make you look sexy too.
Slit Dress
Slit Dress is a dress that has slits.
Cutout Dress
Cutout Dress is a dress that some parts of the dress are intentionally cut out.
Keyhole Dress
Keyhole Dress is a kind of cutout dress that the cutout part looks like a keyhole. The keyhole could be small, big, thin, round, etc. and the position could be anywhere around the neckline.
Backless Dress
Backless Dress is a dress whose back is open. Also known as Open Back Dress.
Lace Up Dress
Lace Up Dress is a dress whose certain parts are designed to be laced up.
Tie Front Dress
Tie Front Dress is a kind of self-tie dress that is designed to be tied at the front.
Tie Back Dress
Tie Back Dress is a kind of self-tie dress that is designed to be tied at the back.
Button Front Dress
Button Front Dress is a dress whose buttons are at the front. The buttons are for wearing and taking off the dress, and they are also part of the design. Sometimes, the buttons could be only the decorations, which means they are not functional.
Fringe Dress
Fringe Dress is a dress that is either covered by fringe entirely or trimmed with fringe partially.
Asymmetrical Dress
Asymmetrical Dress is a dress whose left and right are different.
Dresses with Different Styles
Slip Dress
Slip Dress is a dress that looks like a slip.
Bustier Dress
Bustier Dress is a dress whose upper part is bustier.
Apron Dress
Apron Dress is a dress that looks like an apron.
Two Piece Dress
Two-Piece Dress is a dress that is made up of two pieces of clothes which are a set.
T-shirt Dress
T-shirt dress is a long t-shirt that can be worn as a dress. An oversized t-shirt could be a t-shirt dress as well.
Polo Dress
Polo Dress is a dress(longer) version of a polo shirt. A polo shirt is a kind of sportswear and therefore a polo dress looks casual and sporty too.
Shirt Dress
Shirt Dress is a mix of shirt and dress, or you could say it is a longer shirt.
Blazer Dress
Blazer Dress is a blazer that is long enough to be a dress.
Sweater Dress
Sweater Dress is the longer version of a sweater.
Sailor Dress
Sailor Dress is a dress that is inspired by sailors. Usually, the colors of a sailor dress are navy and white.
Dresses with Different Patterns
Solid Dress
Solid (or Plain) Dress is a dress without any pattern or print.
Polka Dot Dress
Polka Dot Dress is a dress with a Polka Dot pattern.
Striped Dress
Striped Dress is a dress with a striped pattern no matter it’s horizontal or vertical.
Checked Dress
Checked Dress is a dress with any type of checked pattern including plaid dress and gingham dress.
Plaid Dress
Plaid Dress is a dress made of plaid fabric with a certain checked pattern: Tartan or a similar one.
Gingham Dress
Gingham Dress is a dress made of Gingham fabric which is a kind of woven fabric with a certain checked pattern.
Houndstooth Dress
Houndstooth Dress is a dress that has a classic houndstooth pattern.
Floral Dress
Floral Dress is a kind of printed dress with any type of floral pattern.
Tropical Dress
Tropical Dress is a kind of printed dress that has a tropical pattern: leaves, flowers, vivid colors, etc.
Tie Dye Dress
Tie-dye Dress is a dress made of tie-dyed fabric and has an irregular pattern. Every piece of tie-dye dress is one-of-a-kind.
Leopard Print Dress
Leopard Print Dress is a kind of animal print dress that has a leopard pattern.
Python Print Dress
Python Print Dress is a kind of animal print dress that has a python pattern. Also known as Snake Print Dress or Snakeskin (Print) Dress.
Zebra Print Dress
Zebra Print Dress is a kind of animal print dress that has a zebra pattern.
Jacquard Dress
Jacquard Dress is a dress made of jacquard fabric which is a type of woven fabric that has a specific and splendid pattern. The pattern not only makes the jacquard dress refined but also makes the person who wears it posh. This is one of the finest dresses to make a good impression on people around you.
Embroidered Dress
Embroidered Dress is a dress that is embroidered and has a delicate pattern.
Dresses with Different Fabrics
Cotton Dress
Cotton Dress is a dress made of cotton.
Linen Dress
Linen Dress is a dress made of linen.
Mesh Dress
Mesh Dress is one of the see-through dresses made of mesh fabric.
Chiffon Dress
Chiffon Dress is one of the see-through dresses made of chiffon.
Organza Dress
Organza Dress is one of the see-through dresses made of organza.
Tulle Dress
Tulle Dress is one of the see-through dresses made of tulle.
Silk Dress
Silk Dress is one of the glossy dresses made of silk which is a high-quality fabric.
Satin Dress
Satin Dress is one of the glossy dresses made of satin. It has a similar look to a silk dress but is more affordable.
Velvet Dress
Velvet Dress is a dress made of velvet which is sort of a high-class fabric because of the touch and the way it looks. It is one of the best dresses for party wear no matter it is a casual holiday party or a formal cocktail party.
Sequin Dress
Sequin Dress is a sparkling dress made of sequin. It is an iconic party dress.
Tweed Dress
Tweed Dress is a dress made of tweed.
Lace Dress
Lace Dress is a dress made of lace. Some dresses are covered by lace entirely, some dresses are trimmed with lace at certain parts.
Leather Dress
Leather Dress is a dress made of leather including real leather and faux leather. For now, faux leather is more commonly used and more affordable.
Denim Dress
Denim Dress is a dress made of denim.
Knit Dress
Knit Dress is a dress made of any type of knitwear including ribbed dress, jersey dress, sweater dress, etc.
Ribbed Dress
Ribbed Dress is a dress made of ribbed knit. It is a type of bodycon dress and the great thing about it is that it makes you look hot and feel comfy whenever you wear it. This is one of the sexy dresses I would like to invest in.
Jersey Dress
Jersey Dress is a dress made of jersey.
Dresses with Different Cultures
Bohemian Dress
Bohemian Dress is a bohemian style dress that includes the elements of ruffles, prints, flowy fabrics, loose-fit, free-spirit, etc. Also known as Boho Dress.
Kaftan
Kaftan (or Caftan) is a loose-fit long dress (or robe) that is originated from West Asia.
Kimono
Kimono is a traditional Japanese costume. It is different from the fancy robe “Kimono”. A traditional Kimono is a type of wrap dress that has many layers.
Hanbok
Hanbok is a traditional Korean costume. It is a two-piece dress whose waistline is very high (or we could say it is an empire waistline). The one in the picture is a modern style Hanbok which is a little bit different from the traditional one.
Qipao
Qipao Dress is a traditional Chinese dress. It is a tight-fit dress with slits.
Ao Dai
Ao Dai is a traditional Vietnamese dress. It is a little bit similar to Qipao. The upper part is tight and it has very deep slits on two sides. People will wear a pair of pants below the Ao Dai.
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