SILHOUETTE
Because every garment here at Gaia Conceptions is handmade to order we can offer a wide range of SILHOUETTES, which is really just the word we use to describe all our garment shapes or a unique design feature. Most of our Silhouettes can be made in combination with our many STYLE options. Below is all our different Silhouettes but you can break this down further by selecting a specific Silhouette and then filtering the Style options currently available for that Silhouette.
Pencil
The Pencil follows the shape of the torso and is cut straight down from the hip, creating a more clean, linear silhouette when compared to our A-line Simplicity shape. A wonderful more fitted base layer that still leaves enough room to take a full stride.
Simplicity
The Simplicity follows the shape of the torso, opening up into a simple A-line design at the hip on tops or is a simple A-line design on skirts. The pant version of the Simplicity is a straight cut design. The Simplicity was the first style offered at Gaia Conceptions and like the name implies it is the perfect Silhouette choice for building a simple capsule wardrobe.
Ojai
The Ojai shape is a relaxed slightly A-line design that embodies laid-back sophistication. The perfect in-between shape if you don’t want something as flowy as our Wanderer Shape but not as form fitting as the Simplicity Shape.
Wanderer
The Wanderer shape opens at the armpit into a full-bodied, flowy A-line design. For a less flowy but still open Silhouette view our Ojai Silhouette. For a more form fitting shape view our Simplicity Silhouette.
Babydoll
The Babydoll silhouette is fitted at the bust, then floats out to a flowy, loose-fitting torso that is both functional and flattering. For an even flowier fit, view our Wanderer silhouette. For an even less flowy silhouette view the Simplicity.
Perfect Pockets
The Perfect Pockets design adds the extra functionality of pockets to many of our staple Silhouettes. These fantastically roomy yet streamline pockets add indispensable storage while maintaining the designs that keep you coming back again and again.
Darjeeling
The Darjeeling design follows the shape of the torso, attaching to a band at the hip with a pouch pocket and opens to a simple A-line design at the hip. A perfect choice when you need a place to stash the essentials or keep your hands warm.
Shift
The Shift Shape is a relaxed slightly A-line silhouette that embodies laid-back sophistication.
Kaftan
A Gaia Goddess essential, the Kaftan design is an oversized, shapeless silhouette that can easily be dressed up or down.
Wrap
We offer a wide range of wrap designs that are multifunctional. All are simple yet unique and can easily adapt too many different body types.
Aphrodite
A Gaia Goddess essential, the Aphrodite is a ritual worthy choice with a flowy shape that tapers in slightly from wrist to hem.
Cocoon
The Cocoon Jacket is the perfect grab-and-go jacket when you need an extra layer. A year-round layering design with sophisticated and effortless drape. This jacket is excellent for travel and is sure to become a staple garment.
Empire Waist
The Empire silhouette gathers just under the bust, accentuating the narrowest part of the waist and leads into a simple A-line design.
Eclipse
The top of the Eclipse design, including the sleeves, is made with a stretchy fabric for an easy and comfortable fit. The bottom of the garment is made with your choice of knit fabric, creating a contrast in texture and tone from the top.
Origami
The Origami is a relaxed cut with pockets incorporated into front panel detailing, making this design highly functional yet sophisticated in it’s unique accent and cut. A wonderful choice if you prefer a relaxed yet structured design.
Anoki
A wonderful play on texture, the Anoki shape is a relaxed fit design made from your choice of organic woven fabric.
Bombay
The Bombay is a sleeveless design with dramatically draping armholes. Works beautifully own it’s own or layer a boob tube, tube top, or Love Me 2 Times underneath for more modesty.
Brooke Banded
The Brooke shape is a versatile and flattering design with a relaxed torso that gathers at the hip with a stretchy fabric band.
Banded
A Banded silhouette is a versatile and flattering design that gathers at the hip with a stretchy fabric band.
Chuba
Based on the traditional Tibetan dress design, the Chuba is Gaia’s version of a highly functional and always flattering style. The side panels can be wrapped and tied in the front or back.
Doleman
Drawstring Hem
The Drawstring Hem is a simple design with a string in the bottom seam of the garment, which can be adjusted for your desired fit and function.
Duende
The Duende shape is a stunning and unique design with two layers of fabric. The front of the top fabric layer is cut in horizontal strips, creating a cascade of circular tassels.
Exodus
The Exodus shape is a generously open dolman design that tapers to hip, leading into a relaxed cut that creates a clean, linear silhouette.
Faux Wrap
The Faux Wrap shape is a simple A-line, fixed wrap design that slightly overlaps in the front, creating a subtle peek-a-boo slit.
Flora
Flattering accent lines invoking the beauty of a leaf.
Fountain
The Fountain shape is three tiers of fabric that float down the simple A-line design to create a romantic and flirty look.
Frontier
A single ruffle at hem adds a touch of interest with a nod to the wild west.
Gaia
The Gaia shape is a relaxed fit that can be adjusted with the drawstring at the waist. Pockets just under the tie-waist are perfect for the essentials.
Hammer Time
The Hammer Time has a dropped crotch with elastic added to the bottom seams. This fun and functional garment scrunches up at the ankle to give the appearance of a skirt while still maintaining the freedom of a pant. For an even flowier version, view our Harem shape.
Harem
The Harem has a very flowy dropped crotch with elastic added to the bottom seams. This fun and functional garment scrunches up at the ankle to give the appearance of a skirt while still maintaining the freedom of a pant. For a less flowy version, view our Hammer Time shape.
Jodhpur
The Jodhpur has a dropped crotch that tapers to the bottom seam. This fun and functional design is great for an active lifestyle and can easily be dressed up or down.
Kimono
A modern take on a traditional design, the Kimono shape is an easy, relaxed fit with an open sleeves. A year round staple the open sleeve keeps you cool in Summer but also makes this design easy to layer over other items in the Winter.
Leggings
Lotus
The Lotus shape is a flowy silhouette with panels that curve along the hemline and overlap. For less overlap view our Petal Silhouette.
Lovely Day
Accent lines radiate out from the top of garment, mimicking the rays of the shining sun.
Magnolia
A timeless roomy shift the magnolia shape is one you will reach for again and again. For an even roomier Silhouette view our Kaftan Silhouette.
Migration
The Migration shape is an open dolman design that tapers to hip, leading into a straight cut that creates a clean, linear silhouette.
Mullet
The Mullet shape is a flowy design that is shorter in the front than in the back at the bottom of the garment.
Petal Back
The Petal Back is a flowy silhouette with panels that curve along the hemline and overlap in the back.
Petal Front
The Petal Front is a flowy silhouette with panels that curve along the hemline and overlap in the front.
Petal
The Petal shape is a flowy silhouette with panels that curve along the hemline and overlap. For a similar design with more overlap view our Lotus Silhouette.
Pokara
The Pokara design follows the shape of the torso attaching to a band at the hip, and leads into a simple A-line design.
Princess
A classic Princess seam design that fits through the upper torso, opening up into a full-bodied silhouette.
Raven
Diagonal accent lines on alternating panels of a four panel garment, adding detail and texture.
Ruffle Butt
A nod to the bustle, The Ruffle Butt is three tiers of fabric on one side of the garment and a single panel of fabric on the other.
Sarong
The Sarong is a flowy piece of fabric that wraps all the way around to create a layered silhouette attached at waistband. This accent elevates our Pant, Skirt, and Leggings designs to something unique yet functional.
Side Petal
The Side Petals shape has front and back panels that overlap at the side seams, creating peek-a-boo slits. The curved hemlines invoke the beauty of a flower petal.
Solstice
The Solstice is a romantic design with slightly puffed sleeves, deep hood, and pockets just under the bust. A border of fabric running the length of the open neckline has three snaps in front for closure and double layer cuffs offer extra warmth.
Venus
The Venus follows the shape of the torso, opening up into a flowy, full-bodied design at the hip.
Vinyassa
The Vinyassa is a flowy A-line, double layer design with the top layer slightly higher than the bottom, creating a sweet and simple detail at the hem. A romantic yet practical design sure to become a staple in your wardrobe.
Warrior
A vertical accent line down the center of the garment at the front and back, creating a simple yet striking detail.