Find the right dress for your body type
Just as clothes come in a wide range of different patterns, colours, shapes and sizes, we too are all individual. There is no one-size-fits-all shape, and choosing stunning dresses that both flatter our figures and make us feel fabulous can often be tricky.
That’s why we’ve created this handy body shape tool for choosing the ideal dress for your shape. Whether you showcase the curves of the hourglass shape or have amazing legs like the apple, discover your shape below and follow our advice to find the perfect dress that makes the most of your silhouette.
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Your Figure Type: Hourglass Inverted Triangle Pear Shaped Apple
You’re an hourglass. Welcome ladies with narrow waists framed by full hips and ample chest, we’ve got some tips to help you find the best dress for you. This is a shape most of us would love!
We recommend:
- Fit and flare dresses – you’ve got curves so don’t be afraid to flaunt them!
- Strapless dresses as they will help improve the balance of our upper and lower body.
- Wrap dresses, they draw the eyes to your smaller waist.
- Dresses made of a lighter fabric to flow over your curves.
- Tailored dresses to accentuate your silhouette.
Advice:
- Avoid hiding under baggy shapeless fabrics.
- Don’t go for chunky knit dresses as they will drown your figure.
- High necklines will draw attention away from your waist.
Scarlett Johansson, Marylyn Monroe and Carol Vorderman.
You’re an inverted triangle. This means your hips are narrower than your shoulders, so you may sometimes find yourself wearing smaller size clothing on your bottom half to your top.
We recommend:
- A-line dresses to help balance your shoulders.
- V necklines as it will slim your shoulders.
- Wrap-around dresses will draw the eye to your waist.
- Dresses with heavy detailing around the skirt e.g. ruffles or layers.
Advice:
- Avoid pattern or embellishment on your upper body as it can accentuate broad shoulders.
- Avoid dresses that are narrow around the knees.
Renee Zellweger, Demi Moore and Jessica Alba.
You’re a pear. This shape features a well-defined waist, sloping shoulders and wider thighs. Your hip span will be broader than the shoulders and waist line, and you’ll usually have a long body and smaller bust.
We recommend:
- Dresses with embellished tops to draw the eye to your upper half.
- A-line skirt cuts to skim over your thighs.
- Strapless dresses to draw attention to your shoulders and balance out your silhouette, whilst emphasising your smaller bust.
Advice:
- Straight cut dresses will widen the appearance of your hips.
- Pencil skirts will cling to your hips.
- Choose dresses and accessories that draw the eye to the upper half of your body.
Beyoncé, Kelly Clackson, and America Ferrera.
You’re an apple. You typically carry your weight around your middle and have slim arms and lovely long legs. Lucky you!
We recommend:
- Dresses with a high waist lines.
- Empire waist lines that skim over your hips.
- V necklines to elongate your torso.
- Full circle skirts to balance your silhouette.
Advice:
- Bodycon dresses made of clingy material will only emphasise an apple shape.
- Statement necklaces and bracelets will draw the eye away from your middle.
- Steer away from dresses with thick belts as they draw attention to your tummy.
Queen Latifah, Elizabeth Hurley and Jennifer Hudson.
