How to choose a plus size dress that flatters your body shape?
Whether you need to buy a cocktail dress for a wedding or a sundress
for a summer picnic, you always want to look your best. When choosing a
plus size dress you need to consider your body shape. Not all cuts look good on
every shape. Here are some suggestions for buying plus size dresses for each body
type
Pear Shaped
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You have smaller shoulders, bust and waist with a heavier bottom, hips and
thighs. When buying a dress you want to balance out your proportions by
slimming down your bottom half and playing up your top half.
- Choose dresses that have an empire waist. Choose flowy fabrics that will skim and smooth out your shape.
- Buy a v-neck dress. They lengthen your torso and draw attention upwards.
- Wide set straps will also help you balance out your top half with your bottom.
- Do not buy clingy fabrics or an overly full skirt as they will draw attention to unwanted areas.
Curvy Shaped
- You have a full bust and hips. You have a dress size of 14 or bigger (not
always true as there are some women who are a size 6 and still curvy).
You want to minimize your curves but not deny that you have them.
- Choose a wrap dress that you can tailor to fit your shape.
- Choose
a dress that has structure but is not too tight. Choosing a shapeless
dress will make you appear bigger than you are, while choosing a too
tight dress will show off every bulge on your body.
- Buy a dress that has a small allover pattern.
- Sheath dresses and sundress will also look nice on this body shape.
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