Loose-Fitting Dresses

Buffet dresses

Buffet dresses impress with their unmistakable shape. Cut straight with a relaxed waist, they drape loosely over the body and expertly conceal small problem areas. Depending on the occasion, you have the choice between an elegant model for a formal look or a casual little piece for everyday wear. Especially in summer, these loose dresses are pleasant on the skin.

How to wear a buffet dress

Buffet dresses only touch the body at the shoulders and above the chest, from there they fall straight or slightly flared down the body. In classic styles, there is also no waist to be seen. The wide, relaxed cut creates an airy, loose dress that offers plenty of legroom and freedom of movement. Available in a variety of lengths, the buffet dress is a popular garment especially on warm days. Combine with flat flip-flops to create a cute, playful summer look in no time at all, for example for your next city stroll or for coffee with friends. The USP of these dresses is that the wide, boxy shape of the buffet dress perfectly conceals a small belly, for example after a big meal, and discreetly covers fuller hips. This makes buffet dresses an ideal choice for fuller-figured women too. The wider models, which are often flared, are also called "tent dresses" because of their voluminous shape. Small, petite women should avoid this cut, as they can literally drown in such wide-cut dresses.

But these practical dresses are not just in vogue for everyday wear. There are also elegant models for formal occasions – for a glamorous dance in the evening or your next costume party. The loose-fitting dress emerged in the 20th century after the end of the First World War in the Roaring Twenties. This explains the loose shape. After the war, the corset was discarded and obstructive and constricting elements disappeared from fashion. Women wanted to move freely. The Charleston dress, characteristic of the 1920s, is one such loose-fit dresses. Together with luxurious accessories such as an evening bag with glittering sequins, a stole made of faux fur, long gloves or with striking jewelry such as a statement necklace, these dresses look very classy. To complete the perfect Golden Twenties look, your hairstyle should also be styled in the manner of that glamorous era. At Breuninger you'll find all the styling tools you need for 20s-style water waves.

Feeling good in a practical buffet dress

Airy, loose, light – that's what buffet dresses are. With a large range spanning everything from summer dresses suitable for everyday wear, to elegant models for formal occasions. A loose fit dress is always extremely comfortable and suits every woman. A flapper style dress is also perfect for a 1920s-style theme party, combined with contemporary accessories. Discover the wide range of loose fit dresses now at Breuninger.