Sep 21, 2004 11:07
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Describing a dreamlike dress in tulle and lace.
The shoulder straps are very narrow, but I don't like saying 'spaghetti straps' in the context of haute couture: any alternatives?
It also has a 'trailing skirt' but my friend says there is a name for this kind of skirt, i.e. snug-fitted at the front and with a slight kind of 'bustle' or flare at the back. What's the jargon?
The shoulder straps are very narrow, but I don't like saying 'spaghetti straps' in the context of haute couture: any alternatives?
It also has a 'trailing skirt' but my friend says there is a name for this kind of skirt, i.e. snug-fitted at the front and with a slight kind of 'bustle' or flare at the back. What's the jargon?
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fishtail skirt
that is something I have heard for trailing skirts, also siren skirt
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I agree with shoestring straps
Fishtail skirt with coloured panels.
Velvet fishtail skirt with coloured front and back panels. The skirt is longer at the back, giving a slight trailing effect. It fastens with a zip at the side and has a sturdy waistband.
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Note added at 1 hr 5 mins (2004-09-21 12:12:55 GMT)
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The Garren Collection of Historic Dress... several design elements that were popular in the 1930s, including an open back, a clinging line to the knee, and a skirt trailing into a fishtail train. .. ...
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Wedding Favors offers reception favors, candles, party favors, and ...... for a very formal wedding, trailing behind the ... Fishtail Train – Beautifully fitted around the hips with ... Mermaid –The skirt of this bridal gown gracefully ...
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Fishtail Train – Beautifully fitted around the hips with a nice flair from the knee to the hemline
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Note added at 52 mins (2004-09-21 12:00:24 GMT)
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I agree with shoestring straps
Fishtail skirt with coloured panels.
Velvet fishtail skirt with coloured front and back panels. The skirt is longer at the back, giving a slight trailing effect. It fastens with a zip at the side and has a sturdy waistband.
www.alienskin.co.uk/getproduct.asp?prod=17 - 21k - Cached - Similar pages
Ladies Fishtail Skirt - compare prices & read reviewsLadies Fishtail Skirt - get the best UK deals and cheapest discount prices online via our Price Comparisons. Ladies Fishtail Skirt. ... Ladies Fishtail Skirt. ...
www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/ skirts/unbranded-ladies-fishtail-skirt.asp - 21k - Cached - Similar pages
The Marvelous Mermaid and Fabulous Fishtail Skirt, Pattern #9802 ...... The Marvelous Mermaid and Fabulous Fishtail Skirt, Pattern #9802. ... Quantity: The Marvelous Mermaid and Fabulous Fishtail Skirt, Pattern #9802. ...
www.adira.us/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD& Product_Code=PT-802&Category_Code=P - 10k - Cached - Similar pages
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Note added at 1 hr 5 mins (2004-09-21 12:12:55 GMT)
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The Garren Collection of Historic Dress... several design elements that were popular in the 1930s, including an open back, a clinging line to the knee, and a skirt trailing into a fishtail train. .. ...
cti.itc.virginia.edu/~dress/ restricted/1930ednb01an.html - 2k - Cached - Similar pages
Wedding Favors offers reception favors, candles, party favors, and ...... for a very formal wedding, trailing behind the ... Fishtail Train – Beautifully fitted around the hips with ... Mermaid –The skirt of this bridal gown gracefully ...
www.wedding-favors-wedding-favors.com/ bridal-Gown-Definitions.htm - 22k - Cached - Similar pages
Fishtail Train – Beautifully fitted around the hips with a nice flair from the knee to the hemline
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Deborah Workman
: This is a skirt that is tightly fitted to the knees and trails below, also called a mermaid dress (great in those 30s/40s movies!), but it has no bustle (fullness above the knees and at the back).
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well, the meaning in this case is flaring to give volume. It says "kind of bustle" I do not think it will be referring to the proper ones, as used in XIX century fashion
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Comment: "This comes nearest...problem is that I don't know if the dress is long or short....when are they going to stop asking us to translate graphic detail without pictures????!!!!"
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slim straps
See website:
http://www.priscillaofboston.com/bridalparty_detail.jsp?sfid...
"Sleeveless satin floor length gown with A-line skirt. Softly scooped neckline with slim straps. Narrow band around waist finished with a front side bow."
http://www.poncacitynews.com/NewsArchives/0700folder/lo07300...
"Each was gowned in a floor-length iridescent navy chiffon dress with slim straps, a scooped cowl neckline and a matching neck scarf. "
Not sure about your dress.
http://www.priscillaofboston.com/bridalparty_detail.jsp?sfid...
"Sleeveless satin floor length gown with A-line skirt. Softly scooped neckline with slim straps. Narrow band around waist finished with a front side bow."
http://www.poncacitynews.com/NewsArchives/0700folder/lo07300...
"Each was gowned in a floor-length iridescent navy chiffon dress with slim straps, a scooped cowl neckline and a matching neck scarf. "
Not sure about your dress.
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"spaghetti straps" and "slim/sheath/cone skirt with drape effect/feature"
This is a revised answer because I tangled my revisions after Mapi's good feedback about "bouffant" skirts (which is that they are full all around).
Haut couture does seem to refer to "spaghetti straps" so I'd say don't change it. The alternatives sound strained.
Here are a couple of fashion glossaries to help:
http://www.dressking.com/search/glossary.htm
http://www.weddingpennies.com/info/terminology-styles/
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FOR AILISH: Here is a website where you can see photos of different skirt types. http://www2.bridesave.com/search/index.cfm?action=search&dep...
What you are describing in the back seems variously to be called a "drape effect" or "draped skirt" or a "feature". The fitted fashions are the "sheath" or "cone" and also the "mermaid/trumpet" (fishtail), the difference being that the sheath/cone is not flaired (but may have a drape effect on the back) and the mermaid/trumpet/fishtail is flared from the knees. I hope this helps. I CHANGE MY ANSWER TO "SPAGHETTI STRAPS" and "DRAPED SHEATH/CONE SKIRT" (or "SHEATH/CONE SKIRT WITH DRAPE").
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Note added at 1 day 13 hrs 35 mins (2004-09-23 00:43:25 GMT)
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The drape or feature may also be a detachable train, as you will see in the photos at the site I've given you.
Haut couture does seem to refer to "spaghetti straps" so I'd say don't change it. The alternatives sound strained.
Here are a couple of fashion glossaries to help:
http://www.dressking.com/search/glossary.htm
http://www.weddingpennies.com/info/terminology-styles/
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Note added at 1 day 13 hrs 33 mins (2004-09-23 00:41:05 GMT)
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FOR AILISH: Here is a website where you can see photos of different skirt types. http://www2.bridesave.com/search/index.cfm?action=search&dep...
What you are describing in the back seems variously to be called a "drape effect" or "draped skirt" or a "feature". The fitted fashions are the "sheath" or "cone" and also the "mermaid/trumpet" (fishtail), the difference being that the sheath/cone is not flaired (but may have a drape effect on the back) and the mermaid/trumpet/fishtail is flared from the knees. I hope this helps. I CHANGE MY ANSWER TO "SPAGHETTI STRAPS" and "DRAPED SHEATH/CONE SKIRT" (or "SHEATH/CONE SKIRT WITH DRAPE").
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Note added at 1 day 13 hrs 35 mins (2004-09-23 00:43:25 GMT)
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The drape or feature may also be a detachable train, as you will see in the photos at the site I've given you.
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