Bias Cut

A bias cut means the fabric is cut diagonally across the grain rather than straight down. It allows a garment to hug the body and is common in many occasion dresses. 

Altuzarra

For New York Fashion Week in Autumn 2011, Altuzarra showed many examples of the use of a bias cut. Garments clung elegantly to the middle of the body allowing it to fall freely at the bottom. It can be very successful when used with Satin.

Bias Cuts are commonly seen in many wedding dresses and Vera Wang is one designer largely recognised for her designs. 

Although an obvious choice, these images show exactly where a bias cut is used and how best to recognise it in a garment.