The Magic of Fabrics: How Drape, Structure, and Stretch Change Your Silhouette The world of fashion often tells us to focus on the size on the label. But if you’ve ever bought two size-8 dresses that fit completely differently, you know the label is a liar. The real secret to finding clothing that perfectly suits your body shape lies not in the number, but in the fabric . This is the essence of decoupled styling: moving your focus from the generic size to the garment’s structure and how it interacts with your unique proportions. Here is your essential guide to fabric properties and which body shapes they’re designed to flatter.