| The first step in finding the ideal dress, and the most
important, is finding the dress that flatters your body type. You need to identify
what cut will best fit your body and which silhouette will most flatter
your shape and size. So, how do you do that? Easy, just read on. Find your
shape and corresponding styles with eDressMe’s Shape Guide. |
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| Tall
& Thin |
| Description: You are 5’6” or taller.
You have no visible curves. You are slender throughout. Your shoulders and
hips are approximately the same width. You have an average sized bust. |
| Ideal Choices: Sheath; Empire; A-line; Ball
Gown |
| Suggestions: Want the appearance of a fuller
chest, try an empire style dress. Transform your body into a feminine hourglass
by adding detail at the waistline (a belt, ribbons, shirring, or darts).
Want to add fullness to your slender shape, try a ball skirt or an A-line
dress. A dress with details or patterns can help break your long line and
add more definition to your shape. A sheath dress would look great and flow
gracefully on your long slim silhouette. Try a body skimming dress that
emphasizes your subtle curves. Opt for one with a slit to reveal your long
legs. An open neckline, a cutout back or a plunging V-neck, work well for
you. |
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| Petite |
| Description:You are 5’3”or shorter.
You have a small frame. You are trim with subtle curves. You have an average
sized bust. |
| Ideal Choices: Sheath; Empire; A-line |
| Suggestions: Elongate your tiny frame by showing
some leg. Wear a dress with a short hemline and instantly look taller. Explore
different types of hemlines for one that suits you the best (handkerchief,
asymmetrical, ruffled, hi/low). Create a longer silhouette with a simple
column-style sheath dress. If you are short-waisted, choose an empire style
or an A-line style that will take the emphasis of the waistline and create
an elongated line. Play around with necklines -V-shape, halter or sweetheart
are great for you. |
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| Hourglass |
| Description: You are short or tall. You have
a curvy frame. You have a medium to large bust. You have a small waist (smaller
than your shoulders and hips). You have naturally curvy hips. You have a
rounded bottom. |
| Ideal Choices: Sheath; A-line; Ball gown |
| Suggestions: Show off your curvy figure with
a form-fitting sheath dress. Be it plain or embellished, this type of dress
will accentuate your body in all the right places. A little hipper than
desired? Choose an A-line or ball gown, to cover your wider parts and draw
attention upward. To achieve this try a strapless bodice ball gown with
a full skirt and a cinched waist. Keep eyes above the waist with an embellished
neckline. |
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| Full-Figured |
| Description: You are short or tall. You are
heavy throughout. You have a large frame. You have very noticeable curves.
You have a large bust. |
| Ideal Choices: Empire; A-line; Ball gown |
| Suggestions: Look for slimming styles that won’t
cling to every curve. Try an A-line dress that slims throughout the waist
and gently flows around your lower body. Want the same effect but more bottom
coverage? Try a ball gown with a corseted waist or a tight-fitting two-piece
that will highlight your torso and hide a fuller bottom. Another good option
is the empire gown, which will draw more attention to your bust line and
flow over everything else below. V, round or sweetheart necklines look best
as does thick straps or a halter top. |
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| Pear
Shaped |
| Description:You are short or tall. You are
bottom heavy. Your hips, bottom, thighs are larger than your upper body. |
| Ideal Choices: Empire; A-line; Ball gown |
| Suggestions: Flatter your best assets (your
top half) with dresses that accentuate the bodice and loosely flow over
the body. Strapless bodices are the best choice for your body type. Choose
either an A-line, empire or ball gown and favor a strapless bustier or a
halter with a circular neckline. |
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| Apple
Shaped |
| Description: You are short or tall. You have
a heavier mid-section than the rest of your body. You are thick-waisted
or you have an undesired tummy. |
| Ideal Choices: Empire; A-line |
| Suggestions: Empire gowns look best on this
type of figure. The high waist de-emphasizes your mid-section and lengthens
your overall silhouette. If you choose to go with an A-line gown, it is
ideal that you choose a bodice with boning for a slimming effect. |
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| Athletic |
| Description: You are short or tall. You have
a large frame. You are straight throughout with no visible curves. You have
wide shoulders and toned legs. |
| Ideal Choices: Empire; Ball gown |
| Suggestions:Try an empire gown that will add
definition and shape to your silhouette. For full definition opt for a ball
gown, the full skirt and form-fitting bodice will instantly highlight your
waistline and give you a natural feminine shape. |
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| Broad
Shoulders |
| Description: You are short or tall. You have
wide shoulders. |
| Ideal Choices: Sheath; Empire; A-line, Ball
Gown |
| Suggestions: Dresses that reveal your shoulders
are best. Covering your shoulders may make them look bigger. A halter or
strapless style with a narrow bodice looks best. It pleasantly exposes your
shoulders (you shouldn’t hide them) and slims the midsection, whilst
producing an hourglass silhouette. |
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| Big
Busted |
| Description: You are short or tall. You have
a C cup or larger. |
| Ideal Choices: A-Line; Ball gown |
| Suggestions: If you opt for an A-line or ball
gown it is ideal that you choose a corset bodice for added support. A bodice
with straps helps keep it in place and gives you extra support. Full coverage
V-necks flatter your neckline without showing too much cleavage. Halter
gowns are a good option as the halter can be adjusted according to the support
you need. A good way to deflect attention from your chest is to wear a dress
with details at the hemline. |
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| Small
Busted |
| Description: You are short or tall. You have
an A cup or smaller. |
| Ideal Choices: Empire; A-Line; Ball gown |
| Suggestions: A ball gown or A-line looks nice
on your figure but if the bodice is strapless it must be tightly fitted
for minimal mishaps. A detailed bodice is an ideal way to add shape and
definition to your bustline. Details such as ruching, ornate beadwork, ruffles
or embroidery will give the appearance of a fuller chest. Empire works well,
as it accentuates the chest but works best when the bodice is embellished. |
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