What dress will best suit my body type ?
Whatever the item of clothing, it’s important to dress in the best way to suit your body type. Women’s dresses and their wide range of styles are no exception to this rule. So, what type of dress should curvy, slim, tall or shorter women opt for? Don’t panic! We will tell you all you need to know to look beautiful in a dress, for daywear or eveningwear!
A few rules to understand for wearing the right dress?
In order to understand which dress you need to choose to suit your body type, here are a few rules to help you before you opt for a particular type of dress:
- Dresses with patterns or dresses in light colours tend to add volume to the figure;
- Darker shades have a slimming effect;
- High heels are a good idea when wearing a dress as they help to lengthen your figure;
- Long dresses are ideal for taller women.
Dresses and A-shaped body type
Women with an A-shaped body type have a “pyramid” shaped figure, which means that their hips are wider than their shoulders.
Types of dresses recommended for A-shaped women
In order to ensure that your dress suits your figure, A-shaped women need to provide their figure with balance by placing emphasis on the upper body. Flared dresses are perfect for this, such as:
- Empire dresses;
- Trapeze dresses;
- Straight dresses.
Dresses that tend to reduce the breadth of the shoulders are what we’re looking for here. Don’t hesitate to choose dresses with a wide or open neckline. If your chest is smaller, a V neck is perfect for you!
Dresses and H-shaped body types
H-shaped women’s shoulders and hips are equally wide, and their waistline is not particularly marked.
Types of dresses recommended for H-shaped women
The issue for women with an H-shaped body type is to create the illusion of a marked waistline to enhance the figure. Among the dresses you absolutely need in your wardrobe are:
- Empire dresses;
- Straight and flowing dresses with a belt (on the hips);
- Shirt dresses are perfect for taller women;
- For H-shaped women with smaller chests, bustier dresses or low-necked dresses are ideal.
Dresses and O-shaped body types
O-shaped women are women with generous curves!
Types of dresses recommended for O-shaped women
In order to showcase the body type of O-shaped women, you should prioritise several types of dresses:
- Flowing dresses (straight, empire, wrap);
- Dark coloured dresses (single colour and with a mat finish);
- Low-necked dresses with a V or boat neck.
Dresses and V-shaped body types
V-shaped women’s shoulders are wider than their hips. Here too it is a question of providing the figure with balance by attracting attention to the lower part of the body by choosing the right type of dress.
Types of dresses recommended for V-shaped women
Here are the types of dresses to showcase this figure:
- Flowing dresses;
- Tight-fitting and straight dresses;
- Trapeze dresses;
- Low necked dresses with a V- or heart-shaped neck are perfect for your figure. Don’t be scared to wear short dresses to showcase your body type!
Dresses and X-shaped body types
Women with X- and 8-shaped body types are lucky enough to be able to wear anything, with their marked waistlines and hourglass figure!
Types of dresses recommended for X- and 8-shaped women
With your slim waist, you should make the most of waisted dresses! Shorter women should opt for a short dress without an excessively low neckline. If you have a smaller bust, opt for empire dresses!
8-shaped body types, which are curvier than X-shaped ones, are better suited by these types of dresses:
- Wrap dresses;
- Tight-fitting dresses;
- Straight dresses;
- Dresses with thin straps.
Types of dresses for shorter women
Women who are shorter should opt for short dresses to showcase their figure. Prioritise dresses with a hemline above the knee, and this applies to all types of dresses: trapeze dress, skater, bubble, etc.
If you’re curvy and short, a straight dress will be perfect for you.
Avoid long dresses that will tend to compress your figure. If you’re shorter and really want this type of dress, then wear high heels or platform shoes to lengthen your figure.
Types of dresses if you’re muscular
Have you got muscular shoulders? Prioritise dresses with sleeves or dresses with wide straps.
A long dress is particularly flattering for sporty and muscular women.
In order to underline your femininity, think about wearing ultra-sexy backless dresses that will enhance your figure no end! Avoid dresses that are too tight fitting and/or short if you have very muscular thighs.
Types of dresses if you’re very slim
Are you very slim or even skinny? Wear dresses that add some volume to your figure! You can choose draped dresses or perhaps velvet dresses for winter. Flared dresses are made to suit you!
Avoid dresses that are very tight fitting and long dresses, which are not the most flattering for your body type.
Types of dresses if you’re tall
Are you the size of a supermodel and very tall? Lucky you! You have plenty of choice if you want to showcase your figure, you can adopt any style from the most casual to the chicest: t-shirt dress, long dress, slit dress, wrap dress etc. Have fun because you can do whatever you want!
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