How to dress different body types...
Hourglass
Body Type:
This
body type is marked by wide shoulders,
full bust, narrow waist and wide hips.
What type of dress to choose:
Focus on an A-line or Princess dress with a
drop waist. Using a sweetheart or plunging
neckline (not too revealing) will accent the
bodice. Strapless is another option.
Avoid using too much detail on the bodice or
skirt.
Pear Body Type:
This
body type is defined by narrow
shoulders and small bust with wider hips.
What type of dress to choose:
You'll want to choose a dress with a
bodice to elongate the trunk, full sleeves to
balance out the body, or a Princess like
dress that will shrink hips.
Avoid dresses that are very full, heavy ornamentation near the hips, sheath dresses, or high necklines.
This
body type is defined by broad
shoulders, full bust, heavy upper arms, and a narrowing hips.
What type of dress to choose:
Bring the attention below the waist by using
an elongated bodice with a drop waist. Spaghetti straps or a scoop neckline will shorten shoulder width.
Avoid puffed sleeves, shoulder pads or halter tops.
Here
the shoulders and hips are very
similar in their width with little definition on the waist.
What type of dress to choose:
Due to a lack of waistline pick a dress that creates the illusion of a waist with a gathered or pleated skirt and a natural or sashed waistline.
Avoid sheath dresses that create a more boxy appearance.
Defined as a nearly straight up and down
body shape, the figure is a wider version of
the slim rectangle.
What type of dress to choose:
Try to elongate the trunk and diminish a
broad waist. Choose a dress with a bodice
or empire waist and A-line skirt.
Avoid dresses with natural waistlines, tight
waists for belts.
