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Have you ever purchased a dress, or pair of pants, that you just knew was going to look smoking hot on you; you get home and try it on only to see that this same style that flattered the mannequin so freaking well isn’t exactly showing your best features off in the same way? No need to freak. This happens, but it isn’t because we’re lop-sided or off-kilter, we are all created differently and we all have a design of our own. With this type of individualized body how do we fit anything right then? We all have a flattering side we just have to find the look that flatters our uniqueness; by finding that oh-so-perfect fit we can all make the most out of our shape and our style-dollar.
Each body size and type has its own style-solution. This solution will be the end of your guessing-days. Whatever you do: Stop imitating the mannequin. They are inflated clothes hangers, not mirrored images of Real-Women! The first body type is the Top-Heavy body type. This involves a larger top and smaller base; big breasts, medium-width shoulders, a short waist with skinny yet long legs. Or a square shaped, heavy top with large breasts, a big tummy and a broader back with still-slender legs. If this is you: wear dresses that have shape to them, but no skin-tight anything! No tight clothing, no high-waist anything, no tight shirts, you want dresses that draws attention to your bottom half. No ruffles, spaghetti straps, or extravagant necklines. Wear flared skirts and dresses that draw attention to the waist. Bell-bottom flares are great for slender legs. And go for dress-jackets with shape and one to two buttons just under the breasts.
If You Want More Curves: Look a bit more voluptuous in a dress that’s either a fitted sheath style, or A-Line Evening Dresses that gives the appearance of curves, but also help to accentuate your slender figure. Skip dresses that are strapless which tends to make the shoulder and neck areas appear even thinner.
If You Want to Downplay Your Hips: Choose ball gowns or full-skirted dresses that make the waist appear thinner and also hide larger hips. Avoid any style that’s form-fitting or that features V-Neck Evening Dresses, which causes the eyes to look downward making the hip area appear wider.
If You Want to Minimize the Bust: Again, strictly avoid dresses with V-necklines and look for those that feature Sweetheart Evening Dresses that will help to accentuate the shoulders and minimize larger bust lines. Also steer clear of dresses covered in embellishments or busy styles that tend to make the chest appear bigger, as well as “fussier” fabrics such as velvets, taffeta, organza or organdy.
If You Want to Hide a Large Backside: Avoid anything in clingy material or Sheath Evening Dresses, and choose from full-skirted gowns and dresses that will help to hide both your bottom and hips, if needed. Dresses with form-fitting bodices are also perfect for creating that enviable hourglass figure.
If You Want to Minimize a Pear-Shaped Body: Ball gowns with fitted bodices are great for concealing a heavier bottom and accentuating a shapely waist and bust line.
If You Want to Camouflage Your Arms: Choose dresses with sweetheart necklines, which help draw the eye to the bust and away from the arms. You’ll obviously want to stay away from Strapless Evening Dresses or those with thin spaghetti straps and instead opt for those with short to medium length sleeves or those with lacey or silky see-through sleeves. If you really must have a strapless gown, choose one that comes with an accompanying scarf or wrap, or buy one that matches or enhances your dress.
If You Want to Flatten the Tummy: Choose either Empire Waist Evening Dresses – definitely the way to go if you want to hide the stomach area and make it appear flatter – or one that features a corset-style bodice to make the waist seem smaller and the bust larger.
If You Want to Look Taller: Stay away from elaborate ball gown style dresses or those that flare out all way to the floor. Instead, opt for an A-line, sheath, or silhouette style dress that helps to draw the eye downward and elongate the figure. Remember, when you’re on the petite side, less is always more as a dress that’s too busy will be overwhelming and make you appear even shorter.
These tricks are great for women with wider proportions on the upper and lower halves. The tricks of the trade can add definition and depth where it is needed and take away unflattering combinations.