Dress Shopping BY SHAPE
EMPIRE
A-LINE
COLUMN/SHEATH
Rectangular
Accentuate a slim physique and add curves with an empire or
A-line dress. If petite, a column or sheath dress will add length.
A unique neckline, swirls of beading on the bodice or a strapless
style add visual interest.
BALL GOWN
A-LINE
EMPIRE
Triangle or Pear
A dress with structuring that brings the eye up, like a
empire waist, or a dress that gently falls over hips like
an A-line or a ball gown are great choices. .
BALL GOWN
MERMAID/TRUMPET
SHORT
Inverted Triangle
Look for a dress that ads curve to hips while creating a
more defined waist Like a ball gown. A short dress or
a Mermaid/trumpt dress may also help to balance out
broad shoulders.
MERMAID/TRUMPET
A-LINE
COLUMN/SHEATH
Hourglass
Dresses that have belts to accentuate the waistline are great.
Corset and/or fit-and-flare gowns that shapes and flatters
your natural curves. A sweetheart neckline complements an
hourglass shape nicely.
A-LINE
BALL GOWN
Apple
A shapely dress that give definition and helps flatter curves are
great options. Look for dresses that cinch at the waist like Ball
gowns and A-lines. Ruching, wrapping, and embellishment in the
bodice help play up your décolletage, briging the eye up.
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