How to Draw a Dress

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Co-authored by Kelly Medford

Last Updated: May 12, 2022

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This article will teach you to draw various types of dresses. Try drawing cute dresses if this doesn't suit you.

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Basic Dress

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Make sure you are satisfied with her appearance before going in for the clothes.
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Other Dresses

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Draw a simple dress. Learning to draw a simple dress will serve as a good basis when moving to more complicated drawings.
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Draw a couture dress. A couture dress is slightly more unique than a simple dress, but still easy to draw. They are often worn at more formal occasions, such as weddings, balls, and proms.
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Draw a gown. Drawing a gown requires many of the same techniques as drawing a couture dress, except that a gown is generally longer.
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Draw an outfit. Once you are able to comfortably draw a dress, challenge yourself by combining it with other accessories.

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What are some design ideas?

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A black dress that slowly turns into a white one at the bottom with feathers from a peacock or a tigerprint. You could also try roses or a paisley pattern.

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Can the dress be longer than the height of the girl?

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No, unless she's wearing high heels and the dress goes to the floor. Otherwise she wouldn't be able to walk without tripping. Some dresses do have a train, though, that's longer only at the back.

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How do I draw the texture of the dress?

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Add lines, shadows and various creases on the dress in areas such as the hips and shoulders. If you are coloring the dress, make sure it is not a uniform shade throughout. Add darker shades for shadows.

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Look at your drawing and the dress you are drawing in the mirror. This can help you see your drawing in a new way, making it easier to notice mistakes.

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If you're still learning, there's no shame in copying drawings from other artists so you can learn how they work and develop your own techniques.

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