A bandage dress is a form-fitting dress that hugs the body and accentuates curves. It is made from a stretchy, heavy material that is soft to the touch and breathable, typically consisting of a blend of rayon, spandex, and nylon. The dress appears to be made from multiple thin strips of cloth sewn together, with the individual strips shaped like bandages. The bandage dress was created by Azzedine Alaïa and is most closely associated with the designer Hervé Léger. The dress is noted for accommodating a broad variety of body styles due to the stretchy fabric. The material in a bandage dress is heavy and provides some contouring, but not every dress with the bodycon silhouette provides this same shaping element. There are different types of bandage dresses to choose from, and mostly this depends on the weave. Traditional dresses have a design that resembles a bandage wrapped around the body, while metallic bandage dresses are good examples of a foil weave. Bandage dresses come in a variety of colors and designs, making it easy to find one that suits individual preferences.