Cinderella's Elegant Woman's Eveningwear 

Dressing for your Body type, the perfect evening dress

2013-10-14 in Evening Wear by admin

There are many things that make us women so incredibly amazing, and one of them is our gorgeous figures. From tall and athletic to short and voluptuous, we come in all shapes and sizes. And despite what the fashion capital catwalks usually stick to, being stick-thin is not always in. No matter what size you are or what shape you’re in, it’s all about knowing what you’re working with – and rocking it!

That’s why we’ve put together this easy rundown on how to choose the right dress for your body type. So before you glam it up a notch for your next night out, use these tips to find that perfect dress that will make you feel your confident best.

The Hourglass: Lucky you! This is the shape we all want: a slim waist with full, womanly hips. For your shape, it’s best to choose a dress that highlights your waist and shows off your curves. For this, your best bet is to go for a gown with a band or contrasting fabric around the waist to emphasise that to-die-for waistline.

The Pear Shape: So you’re petite on top and a little fuller around the bottom. Evening dresses with a natural waist or an a-line shape, or bubble skirts are the way to go. Emphasise your shoulders and arms in something sleeveless, and draw attention to your neckline in v-necks and sweethearts.

The Apple Shape: If you have a full bust and slimmer lower half, the perfect evening dress is one with support in the bodice. Balance out your body with an A-line dress that’s nipped in at the waist and flows out at the hips to give balance. Thicker straps can help give lift to your bust or an empire waist dress will put the focus on your best feature without over-accentuating the ‘girls’.

The Fuller Figure: To rock what your mama gave ya, a cinched in waist, ruching and flowy skirts are looks that will give you instant confidence! Both structured and flowy fabrics work really for your shape. It’s best to go with straps or sleeves for bust support and a v-neck or sweetheart to show off your neckline!

*Dresses shown are for illustrative purposes only.