Neckline: where the buyers attention goes first V-neck: lengthens the neck and supports fuller bust better Square neck: looks structured and modern, needs clean topstitch Sweetheart: romantic, but needs stronger bust shaping High neck: modest and clean, but can feel warm in summer Waist placement: where the silhouette begins Empire waist: helps comfort fit, but can shorten the torso visually Natural waist: safest for most customers Drop waist: fashion-forward, but less forgiving on proportions Hem length: how wearable it is Mini: trend-driven, more size sensitivity in hip and thigh movement Midi: the most stable for repeat sales Maxi: strong vacation story, but can be too much fabric in heavy weaves Pattern details I watch in sampling Bust dart position and dart length Armhole depth and gaping risk Waist seam stretch tolerance Hem sweep and walking ease Which fabrics work best for different types of A-line dress
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