This style is often used for night dresses and was popular in the 90s.
The balloon dress has a full skirt and the bottom of the skirt is gathered into a band that is narrower than the skirt. This gives the balloon effect as the fullness of the skirt balloons over the band creating a round, puffy look
It is usually above the knee. If you are sewing these types of dresses, it will take a lot of fabric as it needs to be lined.
The blazer dress is a more formal style because the front fastens to give a double-breasted blazer look.
This is a smart-looking dress, suited to all seasons and particularly to the office. Using a belt at the waist gives it some shape. The blazer dress is often cut very short.
The blouson dress is soft, floating and the bodice blouses over the skirt. It is modeled on a blouse effect but has a skirt attached.