Finding the perfect dress for you can be a challenge. This article provides an overview of dress recommendations for various body shapes, along with some general tips!
General Tips
Remember that these suggestions are just guidelines - wear what makes you feel confident and beautiful!
Don't be afraid to experiment with different shapes and styles.
If you find a style you love, go ahead and try it on, even if it's not on the recommended list. We have At-Home Try On Dresses available for you to try in the comfort of your own home.
Visit our Style Gallery if you would like to see how our dresses look on real customers.
Recommendations Based on Body Shape
Apple Body Shape 🍎
Apple Body Shape 🍎
If you have an apple body shape, focus on creating balance and flattering your figure. Draw attention to your neckline and upper body, while creating a more defined waistline.
Empire-waisted styles are ideal for creating a more defined waist.
V-necklines and sweetheart necklines draw attention to your upper body, enhancing your silhouette.
Dresses with cascading ruffles or A-line silhouettes help define your waistline and accentuate your hips.
Hourglass Body Shape ⏳
Hourglass Body Shape ⏳
If you have an hourglass body shape, focus on emphasizing your waistline and showing off your curves.
V-necklines and sweetheart necklines are great options to help create a flattering neckline.
Styles with belts and sashes can help highlight your waist and show off your gorgeous curves.
Form-fitting dresses and wrap dresses are excellent options for hugging your curves in all the right places.
Just make sure to choose styles that fit well and feel comfortable, so you can feel confident and beautiful.
Pear Shape 🍐
Pear Shape 🍐
If you have an pear body shape, focus on creating balance and drawing attention to your upper body.
Styles with plunging necklines are perfect for you. These styles will draw the eye upwards, creating a balance with your lower body.
Smooth skirts are great for elongating your legs and creating a sleek look.
An A-line silhouette or dresses with ruching/gathering at the waist can help create balance and create a more defined waistline.
Rectangle Shape
Rectangle Shape
If you have a rectangle body shape, you have the perfect opportunity to create curves and define your waist.
Look for styles that have peaked waistlines, which will create the illusion of an hourglass figure.
High necklines can also be very flattering, as they will draw attention to your face and neck, and help to elongate your body.
Look for styles with a defined waistline, such as a wrap dress, or opt for styles with details at the waist, like a belted midi dress or a fitted pencil skirt.
Adding volume to your lower half, such as with a full skirt or flared pants, can also help to create the illusion of curves. Just be sure to keep the top half fitted to balance out your figure.
Inverted Triangle ▽
Inverted Triangle ▽
If you have an inverted triangle body shape, focus on creating balance and flattering your figure. Draw attention to your hips, while highlighting your waistline.
A-line silhouettes and flared dresses are perfect for creating a more defined waistline and draw attention to your hips.
V-necklines and scoop necklines draw attention away from your shoulders and create a more flattering neckline.
Choose fabrics and patterns that create the illusion of width, such as bold prints, stripes, or ruched styles.
Special Considerations
Full Figured Bust
Full Figured Bust
The first thing to look for is support!
Make sure to choose a dress with a sturdy, bra-like support built into the dress or opt for a dress with thicker straps to keep your bust in place.
For styles, we recommend considering dresses with a deep V-neckline or scoop neckline to help draw attention away from your bust and Empire waisted or A-line silhouettes to help to create a more defined waistline.
Broad Shoulders
Broad Shoulders
For those with broad shoulders, we recommend drawing attention to your lower body.
Styles with ruched detailing, wrap dresses, and A-line dresses are can help draw attention to your lower body, while creating a more defined waistline.
V-necklines and scoop necklines can also help to elongate your neck and create a more slender silhouette.
Short or Long Torso
Short or Long Torso
If you have a short or long torso, focus on creating balance and flattering your figure.
For those with a short torso, focus on styles that elongate your figure. High waisted styles and vertical lines can help lengthen your torso.
For those with a long torso, opt for styles that add definition and balance. Belted styles, A-line silhouettes, and designs with ruching can help to create a balanced look.
Tall Figure
Tall Figure
For our taller customers, we understand the challenge of finding the perfect dress length. While the majority of our styles have length limits, we do have a selection of styles that can be custom made up to 7'5". Here is the list:
Should I wear a bra with my dress?
Should I wear a bra with my dress?
Dresses with built-in padding and boning can provide enough support so that a bra is not necessary. You can use the filters on our website to find dresses with boning and/or padding.
If you plan to wear a bra with your dress, it may be best to order a style without boning and padding or have these features removed for a better fit. While we can't remove boning and padding from our styles, a seamstress can easily take care of it for you locally.