Question about using too much stretch fabric in formal wear

I keep seeing designers in Chicago use jersey for cocktail dresses, and it just looks cheap after one wear. Has anyone found a good middle ground fabric that moves but still holds its shape?

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wadeyoung1d ago

Okay, "looks cheap after one wear" is the real issue here, not the jersey itself. That sounds like a thin, poor quality knit. A heavy ponte or a scuba with some body can work GREAT for a structured dress. The trick is the weight and the blend, something with enough polyester to bounce back. A cheap fabric will bag out at the knees and elbows instantly.

morgan.cameron1d agoMost Upvoted

Oh man, you're totally right about the fabric weight. But also... the stitching? A thin knit with bad seams just gives up completely. It's like the whole thing just decides to retire after one afternoon.