What is distinct about this style?
First of all, the Bombshell style is known as the most body-conscious of all the styles. It embodies a somewhat vintage flair.
Silhouette
The Bombshell Style will often use the body-conscious silhouette. You’ll often see sheath dresses and pencil skirts that are tapered in from the hip to the hem. This style may also use added volume to accentuate the appearance of an hourglass figure.
Line
The Bombshell Style uses lines of all types but may favor organic curved lines that mimic or enhance the shape of the body.
Pattern
Patterns for this style, vary greatly though life-like florals are usually avoided because of their delicateness. This style tends to go for the bold patterns, however, subdued dots or other patterns may be seen.
Texture
Dramatic textures also make their way into this style: a fur collar there, leather trim around the waist. A mix of textures is played with to achieve the emphasis on the body that is desired.
Color
The daringness of the silhouette usually calls for more bold or dark colors for the bombshell. Sweet, delicate, light colors are usually avoided.
Proportion
Proportions of clothing usually follow the same proportion as the body, however, exaggerated proportions may be used to further highlight the figure and emphasize the waist ratio to either the bust and shoulders or the hip.
Other distinctive details
Finally, since the silhouettes of this style closely follow the popular silhouettes of the 1940s and 1950s, the style often takes on a slightly vintage air.
Celebrity Examples
Marilyn Monroe, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Hudson
Brands to Shop
Guess, Bebe, Versace, Express, Dolce & Gabbana
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