I don't understand this odd dress debate and I feel like it's a trick somehow
Sleeve styles that sell well Elasticized short sleeve: stable, easy fit, good for daily wear Flutter sleeve: hides upper arm, good movement, strong feminine photos Draped sleeve: premium look, but needs careful weight control Long sleeve off-shoulder: strong fall story, but higher fit risk How I make sleeves more forgiving I add enough sleeve opening ease for movement I avoid sharp angle at the sleeve join I choose softer elastic for sleeve opening than neckline elastic I test raising arms, hugging, and sitting in wear test Grading notes I often share with buyers Sleeve opening increases should be consistent across sizes The off-shoulder drop must not increase too much in plus sizes, or it slips The bodice width must support the neckline, not fight it Which fabrics make an Off-the-Shoulder A-Line Dress look premium instead of cheap
i mean you can always throw a pop of color to lighten it up
We initially came to them with an out of the box idea for our save the date and they loved it and ran with it
Model Notes: Model is 5'9"
A: A fluid satin midi or a structured midi with a single standout detail backless cut, draped sleeve, or considered neckline in a rich, deep tone
