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Come cade dietro?

How does it fall at the back?

Pronunciation

'Dietro' — 'DYET-ro'. The 'ie' is a glide — one syllable. Stress on first syllable.

When to use it

Asking the assistant to check how the garment looks from behind. Italian fitting rooms don't always have three-way mirrors — asking staff is natural.

What it means

'Cadere' in clothing = to fall/drape. 'Come cade' = how does it fall/drape. 'Dietro' = at the back. 'Davanti' = at the front. 'Di lato' = on the side.

Variations

Come sta dietro?

How does it look at the back?

'Stare' instead of 'cadere' — slightly less technical

Può guardarmi dietro?

Can you look at my back?

Asking staff to check specifically

Il fondo è dritto?

Is the hem straight?

Checking if the hem falls evenly

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Come cade questo vestito dietro? Commessa: È perfetto — dritto e lungo al punto giusto. Le copre anche bene i fianchi. Cliente: Non si vede che ho le spalle asimmetriche? Commessa: No, è completamente bilanciato.

Customer: How does this dress fall at the back? Assistant: It's perfect — straight and the right length. It also covers your hips nicely. Customer: You can't see that my shoulders are asymmetric? Assistant: No, it's completely balanced.

Cultural Note

The way a garment 'cade' (falls/drapes) at the back is critical in Italian fashion. Skirts and dresses should fall evenly; jackets should not ride up or bunch. A good drape distinguishes quality clothing from poor construction.

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