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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.
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| 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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