Find a Dress that Flatters your Body
Shopping for that great dress can sometimes take a long time. Maybe you need a killer work dress, or perhaps a special occasion is coming up. You want to find just the right dress that makes you look great. Understanding what styles of dresses look best on your body will really make the shopping a lot easier and much more fun.
If you have an athletic build, don’t think you can’t wear a beautiful dress. Halter dresses look cute on you and even a dress with a few ruffles will work. Choose feminine fabrics and soft lines when choosing your dress style.
Circular body types tend to try and cover up their shapes. A fitted jacket or blazer over a sheath dress will give you some shape to your upper body. Wrap dresses, or dresses with an asymmetrical hemline will also give you some structure. Fluttery sleeves on a summer dress can add just enough flare to flatter your shape.
If you have a triangular body shape, then your upper body is slender, with the hips being larger. You want to show off your waist and your legs. Add a cardigan or cropped jacket over a belted dress. You need to add a little layering to your top off to balance off your shape. Wear dresses that hit your leg right above the knee, too, since this will accentuate the shape of your legs.
Hourglass shapes are envied by many women. If this is your shape, you are lucky, but you want to make sure to show off your curves in the best possible way. Princess seamed dresses are very flattering and any dress with a belted waist will usually look great on you. Any dress that flares out at the skirt would also work. Dress lengths for you should end at the knee or a little below the knee for the best look.