The Costume Vault

a division of Stage Hanna

Dresses

A dress (also known as a frock or a gown) is traditionally worn by women or girls consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment. A dress can be a one-piece garment containing a skirt of any length and can be formal or casual.

  • Female (150)

  • Male (3)

Accessory Type

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  • A-Line (27)
    Triangular silhouette narrow at the waist widening at the hem.

  • Basic Shift, Sheath or Tent (26)
    No horizontal seam.

  • Bodycon (4)
    Stretch fabric. Very fitted to the body.

  • Cultural (1)

  • Drop Waist (8)
    The seam is positioned at the hips or lower.

  • Empire Waist (21)
    A fitted bodice that ends with a seam just below the bust.

  • Other (2)
    Dresses that don’t fit in one of the other categories.

  • Peasant or Pioneer (10)
    Full skirt. Simple bodice. Usually with elastic neck and cuff.

  • Princess (15)
    Fitted at the waist with a full gathered skirt below the bodice. In dressmaking, princess refers to the position of the seams.

  • Shirt Dress (41)
    Borrows details from a men’s shirt such as buttons, collar and cuffs.

  • Wrap (4)
    One side of the front wraps in front of the other.

Dress is also

Jacket Style +

Skirt Style +

Vest Style +

Top Style +

Lingerie Style: +

Hat Style +

Shoe Style +

Color +

  • Black (32)

  • Blue (24)

  • Brown (3)

  • Cream (14)

  • Gold (3)

  • Gray (1)

  • Green (15)

  • Multicolor (10)

  • Orange (9)

  • Pink (22)

  • Purple (7)

  • Red (21)

  • Silver (2)

  • Tan or Nude (4)

  • White (13)

  • Yellow (3)

Fabric Pattern +

  • Abstract (2)

  • Checks (1)

  • Floral (35)

  • Geometric (5)

  • Gingham (2)

  • Houndstooth (1)

  • Indian (1)

  • Lace (13)

  • Plaid (2)

  • Polka Dot (4)

  • Small Pattern (4)

  • Solid (94)

  • Stripes (5)

Special Effects +

  • Applique (7)

  • Beads (7)

  • Embroidery (1)

  • Feathers or Flowers (4)

  • Lace (14)

  • Sequins or Glitter (11)

  • Trims or Bobbles (9)

Bust or Chest +

Waist Size +

Hip Measurement +

Skirt Length

Inseam +

Heel Style

Head Circumference

Shoe Size +

Sleeve Style +