When it comes to body shape, we're all different! And one item of clothing that suits every body type is, of course, the dress. But you have to choose carefully, because some dresses will fit you better than others! Here are a few tips to help you find THE right dress for YOUR figure.
V morphologies
Do you have broad shoulders, with or without a large bust, narrow hips and pelvis, and often little butt? You're a V!
Dresses to choose
Choose flowing or tight, straight dresses in trapeze or peplum styles to balance and feminize your silhouette.
Choose a dress with a V or sweetheart neckline to slim your shoulders and keep things feminine. Dresses with bare backs are a good way to enhance your upper body.
To enhance your legs, you can also choose short dresses. For colors, if you opt for two-tone dresses, darker colors will be more interesting at the top of the dress.
Don't forget the jewelry and high heels to feminize it all!
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This blue dress from the MISS VERSA is ideal for V-shaped silhouettes. |
Dresses to avoid
Avoid strapless, turtleneck or off-the-shoulder dresses that will accentuate your bust.
X morphologies
Do you have a slim waist with broad shoulders and hips? Are your hips and build similar in width? You're an X!
Dresses to choose
X or hourglass silhouettes can wear anything! You're in luck! But discover the dresses that will make you stand out even more! The goal is to sublimate your femininity.
You can afford anything, so treat yourself. Dresses that are form-fitting, frilly, low-cut, colorful, patterned, sequined... Fitted dresses are a good way to enhance your marked waistline and emphasize your feminine silhouette.
Visit short dresses are preferable if you're small in stature, as they give the illusion of lengthening your legs. For smaller breasts, opt for dresses that will thicken your chest, such as empire-style dresses or dresses with pleats or draped dresses.
| This red dress from the PART TWO combines rich fabrics and meticulous tailoring. Ideal for X-shaped silhouettes. |
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Dresses to avoid
Avoid straight-cut, turtleneck or full dresses, as you don't want to hide your curves.
Morphologies 8
Do you have a bust the same width as your hips, and a slim waist to round it all off? You're an 8!
Dresses to choose
Figure 8s can also wear anything! With this type of body shape, it's a good idea to put certain types of dresses forward. The aim is to enhance your feminine silhouette with elegance.
Choose form-fitting, slim-fitting wrap dresses in flowing materials that will hug your beautiful figure. Wrap dresses and empire dresses are also suitable for this purpose.
To enhance your bust and shoulders, opt for dresses with thin straps, strapless dresses or V-necklines.
To show off your pretty curves with elegance, opt for straight, sober dresses.
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The CARAMBA polka-dot dress from YUL VOY offers fun, retro styling perfect for the figure-8 silhouette. |
Dresses to avoid
Avoid shapeless, off-the-shoulder or wide dresses that won't enhance your curves.
H
If you have a rather harmonious figure, your hips and shoulders are level, but your waist isn't very well defined, you're an H!
Dresses to choose
To slim your waist, opt for an hourglass-shaped dress with a darker or lighter belt, which will optically create a waist.
For taller women, opt for blouse dresses that are neither too long nor too tight. But don't be afraid to show off your beautiful legs. Opt for shorter dresses if you're comfortable.
For smaller breasts, opt for dresses with low necklines or strapless dresses.
| This navy dress from the IRIS SETLAKWE brings effortless chic style and is perfect for the H-shaped body. |
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Dresses to avoid
Forget dresses that are too straight, wrap-style, form-fitting or wide, or dresses with flared bottoms that make you look fuller.
We also avoid wearing the belt tight, which would amplify the presence of your small waist. Instead, wear it hanging low on the hips.
O morphologies
Your figure is generally round, your hips and shoulders are fairly broad and your breasts are generous? You're an O!
Dresses to choose
Opt for dark, solid colors and matte fabrics to slim the silhouette. Choose a monochromatic look to avoid accentuating your curves. To liven things up accessories like jewelry and shoes are great ways to add color and style.
To highlight your assets and flatter your curves, opt for dresses with boat or V necklines and high heels. that will elongate your silhouette.
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This black dress from the MOS MOSH brings quality, comfort and well-being in your day. Perfect for the O-shaped figure. |
Dresses to avoid
Avoid dresses that are too short, which emphasize your thighs, or too long, which may break your silhouette. Dresses with frills or pleats are also options that won't work in your favor.
What's more, bright colors and prints with stripes or big patterns aren't ideal for you! Simplicity will be more interesting with your morphology.
MORPHOLOGY A
Do you have a slim upper body (narrow waist, small breasts and narrow shoulders), with a rounder pelvis, thighs and buttocks? You're an A! This is surely one of the most common silhouettes.
Dresses to choose
Think flowing dresses, trapeze dresses or even strapless dresses that will be able to show off your various assets like the shapes created by a rounder pelvis.
| This black and silver dress from the TRICOTTO is perfect for the A-line silhouette. It represents quality and high-end manufacturing. |
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Dresses to avoid
Avoid dresses with large prints, which will inevitably make you look fat, or dresses that are too tight, which will detract from the harmony of your silhouette.