If you’re shopping for a dress as an investment piece, you want to choose a style that will make you feel confident every time you wear it. So how do you know which style to choose? By identifying your body shape and learning which looks flatter your favorite assets! Keep reading for our guide on how to dress for your body type.
Pear Shaped Body Type
Also known as a triangle shape, women with a pear shape typically have narrower shoulders in comparison to their hips. If you have a pear shaped body type, you may also have a fuller rear and a waist that’s narrower than your bust.
The key to dressing for your shape is elongating the body by drawing the eye upward with pieces that highlight your waist, back or neckline. When shopping for dresses, look for embellished necklines, belted waists, and A-line or fit-and-flare skirts.
For pear shapes, we love the Camellia Dress, which has a scoop-neck that shows off your fabulous narrow shoulders and a fit-and-flare skirt that leaves plenty of room for your hips.
Hourglass Shaped Body Type
Hourglass shapes have a well-defined waist with bust and hip measurements that are roughly even. Dressing for an hourglass shape is all about embracing your curves and showing off your waist.
When it comes to dresses, you’ll look amazing in wrap, sheath, and fit-and-flare styles that show off your hourglass shape. We love The Iris Dress for hourglass figures because it has a flattering sheath cut with waist-defining princess seams.
Apple Shaped Body Type
Also known as an inverted triangle, apple shapes have shoulders that are broader than their hips and an undefined waistline. Choose styles that show off your full bust and your arms or legs.
Dresses with V-necklines and full, A-line, or fit-and-flare skirts are especially flattering on this body type, since they help to balance your shoulders with your hips. Strapless dresses also look great on apple shapes. And if you love your legs, embrace them by choosing a dress with a shorter hemline.
We love The Magnolia Dress for apple shapes because of its flattering V-neck and full skirt.
Athletic Shaped Body Type
Also known as a rectangle or straight shape, athletic shapes have shoulder and hip measurements that are about the same with an undefined waist.
Most dress styles look great on this body type, so choose an asset that you want to show off. If you’re proud of your toned shoulders and arms, go for a strapless style. Want to show off your legs? Pick a skirt with a shorter length.
We think The Lily Dress is a great choice for athletic shapes because it has a strapless bodice and interior corset with a separate zipper that flaunts your arms and a fit-and-flare skirt that creates curves.
Remember: these are just some loose guidelines and rules are meant to be broken. If you find a piece that you love that doesn’t necessarily fit your body type, we say wear it! Confidence is the best accessory.