A fit-and-flare or trumpet dress comes somewhere between an A-line dress and a fishtail dress. The fabric is fitted to the body from the bodice down to mid-thigh where it flares out to the floor in a “trumpet” shape. All these names are often used interchangeably by dress designers so make sure you look clearly at where the flare begins on the dress you try on. Trumpet dresses are easier to move in as the flare comes above the knee.