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at the MET’s ‘costume art’, sculptural mannequins are scanned from real bodies

the met’s costume art brings a new set of fourteen mannequins sculpted directly from real bodies, highlighting lived form. The post at the MET’s ‘costume art’, sculptural mannequi...

Meet Your New Best Friend: The Sloper

University of Fashion’s Basic Bodice Sloper draping lesson (Image credit: Universityof Fashion.com) Years of working in the fashion industry and teaching fashion design at some of...

I Have a Rectangular Body Shape — These Dresses Make Me Look Hourglass

An athletic body type is great for workouts, but for me, that’s where it ends. Dress shopping means trying to balance my shoulders, cinch my waist and emphasize my natural curves,...

I'm Pear-Shaped — 13 Boutique-Style Dresses That Are *Actually* Flattering

I’ve spent years staring at dresses on the rack, loving them on the hanger, then watching my fitting room dreams crumble the second I zip up. If you carry your curves below the wai...

Announcing Our Newest Lesson: Drafting a Surplice Under Bust Knit Top

UoF’s newest lesson, Drafting a Surplice Under Bust Knit Top is part of a cut & sew knit drafting series. (Image credit: University of Fashion). Our latest cut & sew knit l...

Next's dress shoppers say is 'classy' and 'fabulous' is available in seven designs

"Fabulous dress. Perfect for holiday. Lovely quality."

Next's €32 playsuit 'fits like a dream' and is available in five patterns

"Lovely fabric, fits like a dream and a very versatile little number"

The Anatomy of Style: Measuring the Modern Man

UoF’s lesson on measuring 93points of the male body. (Image credit: University of Fashion). Before you can jump into designing and pattern drafting menswear masterpieces, you’ll ne...

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The 6 best floral dresses for big busts to shop ahead of Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show is approaching and if you’re looking for the perfect on-trend floral dress to wear but want one that’ll accommodate larger busts, these 6 are for you

I Have a Large Bust — 13 Spring Dresses You Don't Have to Wear a Bra With

As someone with a 34D bra size, shopping for spring and summer dresses can sometimes feel a little bleak. There are so many sundresses with thin straps, crisscross straps or no str...

8 Best Shapewear Bodysuits We Tested Under Every Outfit 2026

One-pieces that are comfy, smoothing, and supportive

13 Surprisingly Comfy Strapless Dresses That Will *Actually* Stay Up

Strapless dresses can get a bad rap, but don’t let that stop you from buying one this season. Classic and effortlessly chic, this style is especially attractive for those who want...

The Dress Mannequin

It is amazing how some memories become part of our collective consciousness and stay. After so many years it becomes difficult to be sure which are fantasy or reality. Transgender...

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