Wrap dress
Also known as: Wrap-around dress, DVF-style dress
Dress with a V-neckline closed by a side belt — flattering for many body shapes and forgiving in size.
Description
The wrap dress is one of the most recognisable silhouettes in womenswear. Two overlapping front panels are led through a side opening and tied with a belt. The principle originates from the Japanese kimono, was modernised as a jersey dress by Diane von Fürstenberg in 1974 and has been a classic ever since.
Signature elements are a deep V-neckline, a defined waist and a slightly flared skirt. Because the belt sets the width individually, a single garment usually covers two adjacent sizes — ideal for corporate wear with variable fits. Typical fabrics are viscose-elastane jersey, ponte roma or cotton-modal blends at 200–280 g/m². An opaque front panel and a hidden inner tie are essential for a secure daily fit.
- Suits many figures thanks to individually adjustable waist
- Usually built with two ties: inner fixed, outer tied
- Best made from flowing jerseys with elastane
- Often covers two ready-to-wear sizes — size-flexible for corporate lines
Properties
| Closure | Tie belt + fixed inner tie |
|---|---|
| Neckline | Deep V-neck |
| Preferred fabrics | Viscose-elastane jersey, ponte roma, cotton-modal |
| Fit range | Usually covers two adjacent ready-to-wear sizes |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Wickelkleid Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wickelkleid
- Wikipedia: Wrap dress (English) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrap_dress
