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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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Look carefully at your girl. Make sure you are satisfied with her appearance before going in for the clothes. -
Draw a small loop at the base of her neck like you were going to draw a shirt.Advertisement -
Continue to draw a shirt. -
When you get to the bottom of the shirt design, keep going. -
Make your lines swoop out. Close them at the bottom. -
Add some slightly curved lines going down the dress to create folds or ripples in the cloth.
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1Draw a simple dress . Learning to draw a simple dress will serve as a good basis when moving to more complicated drawings. -
2Draw 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. -
3Draw a gown . Drawing a gown requires many of the same techniques as drawing a couture dress, except that a gown is generally longer. -
4Draw an outfit . Once you are able to comfortably draw a dress, challenge yourself by combining it with other accessories.
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QuestionWhat are some design ideas?Community AnswerA 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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QuestionCan the dress be longer than the height of the girl?Community AnswerNo, 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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QuestionHow do I draw the texture of the dress?Community AnswerAdd 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.Thanks
- 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.Thanks
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To draw a dress, start by drawing a small loop at the base of your model's neck as if you're drawing a shirt. Then, add the sleeves of your dress and extend the sides down your model's torso. When you reach your model's waist, draw the lines so they swoop outward before connecting them somewhere over the legs. Finally, add the finishing touches by drawing curved lines of the dress to make folds and ripples in the fabric. To learn how to draw a gown or a couture dress, keep reading!
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