Fit and flare vs. a-line
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Anonymous
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What's the difference between fit and flare and a-line?
I thought FnF was just the updated term for the same thing, but many sites list dresses in both categories and I can't tell the difference. |
Anonymous
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Fin n flare: flare below hip
A-line: starts to flare at waist |
Anonymous
| An A-line skirt or dress is fitted at the hips and gradually widens towards the hem. Fit-and-flare generally refers to a dress that's snug at the waist and then flares out into a fuller skirt. A fit and flare dress is likely to have a fuller skirt than an a-line. |
Anonymous
| NP here and I did not know this. Thank you, PPs! |
Anonymous
A-line looks better on you if you have hips. 
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Anonymous
You've got these reversed. A fit and flare dress flares from the fitted waist. A dress that fits snug through the hip and then flares mid-thigh is generally referred to as a flounce dress. OP, think about the letter A for A-line (gradual widening of skirt) and an hourglass or upside-down martini glass for fit-and-flare (more dramatic widening from more pronounced waist). |
Anonymous
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A-line: flares from the waist (typically without the waist seam - such as with a ballgown).
Fit-and-flare: flares from mid-thigh. Mermaid: flares from the knee, or just below. *Note: the above are according to North American definitions. I've noticed, however, that Brits tend to call our A-line a fit-and-flare... which may explain the differences in explainations (and general confusion on the subject). |
Anonymous
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Fit and flare is a 50s style dress with a defined waist and fuller skirt.
A line skirt is a the shape of an A- Gradually getting wider, but not swingy like a fit and flare. An A line dress is more like a A from the top of the dress down. |
Anonymous
Yes, these are the correct definitions in NA. OP, are you buying a gown or cocktail dress? We could post pic references if it would help. |
Anonymous
OMG, I'm pretty sure I'm the OP of this thread from over 3 years ago when i was looking for a dress for my nephews bar mitzvah. I still don't know the difference but I still wear the dress I ended up with, which is either a fnf or aline, in a dark gold with a black lace overlay, from Nordstrom, I believe. 
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Anonymous
| Fit and flare has a fuller skirt. It’s neither as flattering nor as professional as some DCUMs seem to think. |
Anonymous
Get with the times, grandma. |
Anonymous
Wear what you want, but your ass looks huge, and I’m not going to take you seriously. |
Anonymous
Seriously. Especially if you have any kind of hips or booty, the extreme flare looks absolutely ridiculous. Think of a circus tent. I suppose it's a good choice if you're trying to look ten times larger. A-line is a much more classic, feminine, flattering drape, especially for curvier women. |
Anonymous
We don't all have the same body. As a tall size 2, I'm in no peril of my ass looking huge but thanks for your concern and let me know if you need some workout tips. Xoxo |