What’s a ‘Trapeze’ Dress? Meet the Loose-Fitting Silhouette We’re Reaching for Instead of Bodycon

The older I get, the looser I want my clothes to fit. Can anyone else relate? That’s probably why I’ve fallen in love with trapeze dresses. This unique dress style fits narrow at the shoulders, then flares out into a wide A-line cut resembling a tent. The resulting styles are simple but have dramatic movement and are, frankly, so fun to wear.

Most people save their trapeze dresses for vacation, but they can — and should — be worn year-round. See what I mean with the following whimsical trapeze dresses from Nordstrom, Amazon, Quince and more.

13 Breezy Trapeze Silhouettes That’ll Have You Ditching Bodycon

1. Patterns Galore: The bolder the better with trapeze dresses, and this Amazon style offers 16 vibrant motifs that are begging to be worn on your next trip.

2. Dreamy Stripes: You might think that stripes on a loose-fitting dress would be overwhelming, but this lively style is what preppy dreams are made of.

3. More Modest: Prefer to keep your shoulders covered? Well, this short-sleeved trapeze dress has got you covered (literally), and it has a pretty ruffle hem to boot.

4. Lots of Give: I didn’t know that silk could be stretchy, but Quince created the ultimate shiny washable silk trapeze dress that will move with you through countless life phases.

5. Time to Ditch Leggings: If you love being comfy at home — who doesn’t? — you’ll live in this breezy cotton gauze maxi that’s more enjoyable to wear than your average pair of leggings.

6. So Professional: Unleash your inner boss lady with this crisp collared trapeze mini. All you need is some chunky loafers to complete the look.

7. Go Boxy: The square neck on this boxy trapeze mini dress creates a unique shape — and the sunny orange hue ensures this will turn heads.

8. The Perfect Length: Our favorite trapeze dress combo is vibrant colors and a hem that hits right at your shin, just like this chiffon halter design.

9. Summer Forever: The animated yellow hue of this pleated trapeze dress makes Us wish it could be summer forever.

10. Technicolor: Be the rainbow! It’s impossible to feel sad when you’re wearing this strapless pleated maxi.

11. Show a Little Skin: We love the high neck on this plaid trapeze mini, but the plunging open back is our favorite feature.

12. Boho Forever: With a blue paisley design and flowing panels, this is the ultimate boho-inspired trapeze dress.

13. Party in the Back: This nude trapeze dress has a little secret that reveals itself as soon as you turn around — a plunging back sealed with a bow.

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