Elevate your dress selection with our essential Fabric Guide. Beyond silhouette and color, the fabric of a garment dictates its drape, comfort, and how it truly enhances your shape. Explore the distinct properties of our fabric offerings to make an informed choice that promises both exquisite style and a flawless fit.

Crepe

Crepe is a knit fabric known for its slightly textured appearance and fluid drape. It’s lightweight yet structured, making it ideal for elegant evening dresses, sheath gowns, and tailored styles that require subtle shape and movement.

Jersey

Jersey is a knit fabric characterized by its stretch, softness, and flexibility. It contours to the body comfortably, making it a popular choice for fitted dresses and separates that offer ease of movement and a smooth silhouette.

Matte Jersey

Matte jersey has a soft, non-shiny finish that lends a refined, understated elegance—ideal for formalwear that feels elevated without excess sheen.

Bonded Jersey

Bonded jersey is slightly thicker and offers more structure and coverage while maintaining the stretch and comfort of traditional jersey, making it a great option for compression dresses or more sculpted silhouettes.

Embroidered

Embroidered fabric features stitched designs using threads, often in floral or scroll patterns. It adds texture and detail to gowns, overlays, and illusion sleeves, creating a handcrafted, romantic finish.

Mikado

Mikado is a blend of polyester and spandex fibers, resulting in a heavier-weight, subtly lustrous fabric. Known for its structure, it’s ideal for formal gowns with clean lines, full skirts, and architectural silhouettes.

Velvet

Velvet is a tricot knit fabric with a dense pile that gives it a soft, plush surface and rich appearance. It’s warm and luxurious, perfect for fall and winter eveningwear or holiday dresses.

Lace

Lace is a delicate fabric made with open weaves, often in floral or geometric patterns. Used in overlays, sleeves, and bodices, lace adds elegance, texture, and a timelessly romantic look.

Glitter

Glitter fabrics are typically mesh or tulle infused with fine glitter particles to create a sparkling finish. Used in eveningwear and holiday styles, they deliver visual impact without the weight of sequins or beading.

Satin

Satin is a smooth, glossy fabric that reflects light beautifully. Woven from silk or synthetics, it’s ideal for formal gowns, cocktail dresses, and special occasion wear thanks to its drape and luminous sheen.

Sequins

Sequins are small, reflective discs sewn onto fabric to create an eye-catching, shimmering surface. Often used in all-over embellishment or accent panels, sequin fabrics bring glamour and shine to formalwear.

Chiffon

Chiffon is a sheer, lightweight fabric made from silk or synthetics. It has a soft, airy drape that’s perfect for flowing skirts, sleeves, and overlays in warm-weather or destination events.

Mesh

Mesh is an open-weave fabric with a net-like appearance. It’s often used in illusion panels, sleeves, or bodices and adds breathable structure or visual layering to dresses.

Glitter Mesh

Glitter mesh combines the light, airy qualities of mesh with a touch of sparkle, offering a shimmering finish that catches the light beautifully. It’s perfect for special occasions, adding glamour to evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and formal separates without feeling heavy or overdone.

Tulle

Tulle is a fine netting fabric, typically made of nylon or polyester. Lightweight yet voluminous, it’s commonly used in skirts, overlays, and eveningwear to add softness and a dreamy, ethereal quality.

Brocade

Brocade is a richly decorative fabric woven with raised patterns, often in metallic threads. It has a slightly stiff hand and is perfect for formal dresses where structure and pattern are desired.

Jacquard

Jacquard refers to any fabric with intricate patterns woven directly into the fabric rather than printed or embroidered. It’s typically medium- to heavyweight and holds its shape well for gowns and dressy separates.

Taffeta

Taffeta is a crisp, smooth fabric made from silk or synthetics. It has a slight sheen and rustles when moved, making it ideal for structured skirts, cocktail dresses, and special occasion gowns.

Organza

Organza is a sheer, lightweight fabric with a stiff hand. It holds its shape better than chiffon or tulle, making it great for sleeves, overlays, and voluminous skirts that need a more dramatic silhouette.

Georgette

Georgette is a sheer, lightweight fabric similar to chiffon but with a slightly rougher texture and more matte finish. It drapes softly, making it a good choice for flowing dresses and layered styles.

Beaded

Beaded fabrics are adorned with small beads, sequins, or crystals sewn onto the surface. This detailing adds dimension, shimmer, and intricate beauty to formal gowns, often seen on bodices or overlays.

Stretch Fabric

Stretch fabrics include spandex or elastane blended with other fibers to create flexible, body-conforming material. Used widely in eveningwear, they ensure a flattering fit while allowing comfort and mobility.

Soutache

Soutache is a decorative braid stitched onto fabric in swirling or linear patterns. It’s often used for ornate embellishment, adding texture and visual interest to eveningwear and formal tops.

Embellished Fabrics

Embellished fabrics refer to any textile adorned with decorative elements like beads, sequins, embroidery, or appliqué. They enhance visual appeal and are commonly used in occasionwear.

Compression or Contour Fabric

Compression fabric is designed to gently contour and support the body. Often blended with spandex or elastane, it offers shaping benefits while remaining comfortable—perfect for form-fitting dresses that flatter.

Metallic Knit

Metallic knit combines yarns with metallic fibers, offering both stretch and subtle sparkle. It’s a comfortable, eye-catching option for formal pants, twinsets, and cocktail dresses.

Shimmer Knit

Shimmer knit is a lightweight fabric with a soft shine woven into the material. It offers gentle stretch and a glowing finish, ideal for elegant separates and softly structured gowns.

Fabric Care at a Glance

Know before you wash! Here’s a simple guide to help you care for your garments based on fabric type:

Dry Clean Only: Mikado, Brocade, Velvet, Taffeta, Beaded, Sequin, Embellished

Gentle Machine or Hand Wash (Cold): Jersey, Chiffon, Mesh, Stretch fabrics, Shimmer Knit

Lay Flat to Dry: Lace, Georgette, Soutache

Steam Recommended: Tulle, Organza, Satin (avoid high heat on delicate finishes)

For detailed care instructions, always check the garment label.

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How to Choose the Right Fabric for Your Occasion

Not sure which fabric fits your moment? Use this quick guide:

Season:

Spring/Summer: Chiffon, Georgette, Lace, Mesh

Fall/Winter: Mikado, Velvet, Brocade, Jersey

Event Type:

Beach or Destination Weddings: Chiffon, Mesh, Tulle

Black-Tie or Ballroom Events: Mikado, Satin, Sequin

Garden or Cocktail Receptions: Jersey, Lace, Organza

Body Type:

Plus-Size: Jersey, Compression Knit, Empire Waist cuts in Chiffon

Petite: Stretch fabrics, A-line in Taffeta or Satin

Tall or Curvy: Mikado, Floor-length styles in Brocade

Desired Fit:

Structured Silhouettes: Mikado, Brocade, Bonded Jersey

Flowy & Relaxed: Chiffon, Mesh, Georgette

Fabric Comparison Matrix

Quick-Glance Fabric Guide

Easily compare how each fabric behaves to help narrow down your ideal formalwear choice: