Find Your Perfect Fit From Different Bodices (10 Types) - SewGuide (original) (raw)
According to oxford dictionary, ‘Bodice’ is the “close-fitting upper part of a dress, covering the chest and back on top of the waist”. It covers the body from neck to waist – this is true for all the bodices out there but there are many variations in the style of a bodice.
- Find Your Perfect Bodice
- Different types of bodices
- Princess style bodice
- Strapless Bodice
- Grecian style pleated bodice
- Empire bodice
- Asymmetrical bodice
- Peplum bodice (Casaque bodice)
- Ruched Bodice
- Dropped waist bodice
- Basque Bodice
- Draped Bodice
Some clothes that looked very fine on the model or on the sketch ended up looking horrible on me- it seems like there is a science behind it. The science of fitting the bodice to my bodyshape. Choosing the right bodice pattern in sewing can save you hours spend on alterations. If you are reading this because you are similarly puzzled, you will find this tool useful, before moving on to read about the different types of bodices.
If you are unsure about your bodyshape, checkout this guide to find your bodyshape match, then come back up to use the tool.
Different types of bodices
Princess style bodice
This is a tight-fitting bodice style with a sweetheart neckline and princess seams. These seams are vertical seams that give the bodice a formfitting shape.
Strapless Bodice
This bodice covers the body without shoulder straps.
Grecian style pleated bodice
This is a deep V necked bodice with pleated fabric forming the front bodice.
Empire bodice
This bodice ends just under the bust on the narrowest part of your torso. This bodice is usually accompanied by a low scoop neckline.
Read more on empire line style here.
Asymmetrical bodice
This is a bodice with sides unequal in shape or proportion or design. An example is a one shoulder style.
Related post : Asymmetrical neckline style.
Peplum bodice (Casaque bodice)
This is a bodice with a separate skirt added to the bottom edge.
Related post : Peplum.
Ruched Bodice
This type of bodice will consist of a puckered fabric. The fabric is gathered and puckered by various means. Learn more about different ways to do ruching here.
Dropped waist bodice
In this bodice style, the waistline is way below the natural waistline.
Basque Bodice
This is a very tightfitting bodice. Also called a corset bodice. The body shape is maintained with the help of vertical seams and boning.
Draped Bodice
In this bodice, the front and sometimes the back will have fabric falling in a drape over the bustline and the back.
Related posts : Basic Dress outlines ; 20 Different varieties in the styles of gowns; 15 Different types of hemlines.; 9 Different types of skirt lengths ; Types of clothes names
This article was written on April 27, 2021
& updated on February 19, 2024
Author: Sarina Tariq
Hi, I love sewing, fabric, fashion, embroidery, doing easy DIY projects and then writing about them. Hope you have fun learning from sewguide as much as I do. If you find any mistakes here, please point it out in the comments.
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