Dresses come in all shapes and sizes, however not every dress will suit everyone. It is important when choosing which style or design that you consider your body type.
Pear - your hips are slightly wider than your shoulders, you have larger bottom and thighs along with a smaller bust.
Hourglass - this classical figure has wider hips, a large bust and a very small waist.
Apple - you have a large bust, broad shoulders and narrower hips.
Athletic - you have an undefined waist, narrower hips and a small bust.
Slim - you're tall and thin with a small bust, narrow hips and a flat bottom.
Petite - you can be any shape, but the consistent factor is your small stature.
Dress to emphasise and flatter your body shape. There is no such thing as the perfect figure, however you can create the illusion of perfect proportions; the trick is to balance your shape by moving your appearance in that direction.
If you have a pear shape, look for dresses that add volume and detail to your top half and softly drape over your hips. Avoid fish tails, flouncy bottoms and especially tight, stretchy materials - this will only put emphasis on your hips, bottom and thighs.
For an hourglass figure, wrap dresses and tie-back styles will really accentuate your waist. You'll look fabulous in scoop, sweetheart and V-necklines. Your dress of choice should fit about the waist and then flare out. Strapless dresses are great for the hourglass figure. Empire lines are a big 'no', as are frills or bows near the bust. If you feel slightly heavy on the bottom don't go for tight skirts.
An athletic figure will suit bias cut dresses or shift dresses, all skirt styles will look great but remember to go short to show off your legs. Aim to create more curves on the top and bottom, taking care to avoid straight styles.
If you're skinny and have a slim figure you may sometimes find it hard to find flattering dresses. Dresses with detailing above or around the waist add femininity and flatter your straight frame; and these dresses create more girly curves because of the fuller skirt and waistline. Avoid neutral colours and V-necklines.
For top heavy apple body shapes, opt for dresses with voluminous skirts to balance out your figure and keep away from frills around the bust. Wrap around dresses are also perfect for you.
To flatter petite figures, dress to elongate your body to prevent yourself from appearing small. Rather than breaking up the body, a head to toe look in one colour helps you look longer and leaner. Add high heels to make your legs appear even longer; however avoid dresses that fall just below your knees.
Pear - your hips are slightly wider than your shoulders, you have larger bottom and thighs along with a smaller bust.
Hourglass - this classical figure has wider hips, a large bust and a very small waist.
Apple - you have a large bust, broad shoulders and narrower hips.
Athletic - you have an undefined waist, narrower hips and a small bust.
Slim - you're tall and thin with a small bust, narrow hips and a flat bottom.
Petite - you can be any shape, but the consistent factor is your small stature.
Dress to emphasise and flatter your body shape. There is no such thing as the perfect figure, however you can create the illusion of perfect proportions; the trick is to balance your shape by moving your appearance in that direction.
If you have a pear shape, look for dresses that add volume and detail to your top half and softly drape over your hips. Avoid fish tails, flouncy bottoms and especially tight, stretchy materials - this will only put emphasis on your hips, bottom and thighs.
For an hourglass figure, wrap dresses and tie-back styles will really accentuate your waist. You'll look fabulous in scoop, sweetheart and V-necklines. Your dress of choice should fit about the waist and then flare out. Strapless dresses are great for the hourglass figure. Empire lines are a big 'no', as are frills or bows near the bust. If you feel slightly heavy on the bottom don't go for tight skirts.
An athletic figure will suit bias cut dresses or shift dresses, all skirt styles will look great but remember to go short to show off your legs. Aim to create more curves on the top and bottom, taking care to avoid straight styles.
If you're skinny and have a slim figure you may sometimes find it hard to find flattering dresses. Dresses with detailing above or around the waist add femininity and flatter your straight frame; and these dresses create more girly curves because of the fuller skirt and waistline. Avoid neutral colours and V-necklines.
For top heavy apple body shapes, opt for dresses with voluminous skirts to balance out your figure and keep away from frills around the bust. Wrap around dresses are also perfect for you.
To flatter petite figures, dress to elongate your body to prevent yourself from appearing small. Rather than breaking up the body, a head to toe look in one colour helps you look longer and leaner. Add high heels to make your legs appear even longer; however avoid dresses that fall just below your knees.
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