<img src="https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Elegant-Dresses-pvpjy70i31fksuqih7sczed7fdqvnbuxtu3l9k99fk.jpg" title="Elegant-Dresses" alt="Elegant-Dresses" /> <h3>The Trend Direction</h3><ul><li>Dresses are a bestselling category - and they are set to continue to gain strength!</li><li>The look is more grown up - not matronly - but a clear departure from the girlie or activewear directions that have defined previous seasons.</li><li>Shaping is important.</li><li>Silhouettes range from slim fitting to fuller skirts - but they all have tailoring so that gives the wearer some shape.</li><li>Fabrics matter - a lot!</li><li>Quality counts. It will impact the way the dress hangs and how it wear. Today’s consumers know to look for this.</li><li>Prints play a key role to add uniqueness - but so do details that come through in fabric manipulation or through the cut of the garment.</li></ul>