Ladies, we know how important it is to dress for your body type. No two women are built the exact same and not every piece of clothing is meant to look great on every body type.
Not everything is for everyone!
Sadly to say, we’ve come to accept that crop tops are made for people with toned tummies, just like rompers aren’t made for people with super long torsos. It’s just a fact of life that not every piece of clothing is going to look good on you.
Finding the perfect dress shape to complement and beautifully flatter your body type may seem like a tall order, but believe it or not, at Stylistic, there are a few silhouettes that look good on virtually every single body type.
THE SHIFT DRESS
A shift dress is a shapeless dress that is typically pretty short. When most people think of a shift dress their minds most likely go straight to the ’60s when these dresses were incredibly popular.
The short hemlines and boxy cut may not appeal to some women, but the style is timeless and flattering. As an “Everywoman” dress, the shift holds a democratic appeal in fashion. It is a versatile and convenient wardrobe staple that can be worn for so many different events including both personal and professional, converts well from day to night easily and can be worn for almost every occasion.
The shift has many manifestations. It can be worn in all seasons with sandals or flats in the summer, with pumps and a light weight blazer in the fall, tights and a sweater in the winter and scarves and heels in the spring. It can be dressed up with pearls, or dressed down with comfy stylish sneakers.
Depending on the fabric, color and texture this dress can create a variety of looks. A plain white or black shift is chic and seductive and a bright colored one with patterns is fun and flirtatious.
THE WRAP DRESS
In today’s contemporary world of fast fashion, it is rare that a style or silhouette will stay on trend for a very long time. Often, different cuts will come and go but, this style has stood the test of all times. Part of the reason that it has remained relevant is because of the fit, can I say it hugs the body like a glove. It is so flattering on everyone that it truly celebrates and doesn’t try to hide the female shape. The tie on the side works to define your waist and the V neckline defines your chest.
No matter your size, you can’t go wrong with defining your waist. It instantly makes your shape more womanly and thin at the same time. If you don’t already have a wrap dress in your closet, this is a must have staple.
THE A-LINE DRESS
Having an a-line dress definitely deserves a place on our list of “Must Have Dresses” due to its super flattering shape.
An A-line dress is cut so that the shape of the skirt looks like the letter “A.” The skirt part of the dress is fitted at the waist and then gradually flares out until the end.
This style is so flattering because it glides over many women’s trouble spots: the hips and the stomach. Although, even if you love your hips and stomach, this dress looks good on any shape and size.
THE MAXI DRESS
If you don’t know by now, at Stylistic, we are all about the maxi dress.
A beautiful maxi dress is something that every woman looks for. The amazing thing about the maxi dress is that it can work for any body size and shape. Traditionally, it sits snug to the body until the waist then flares out with a looser skirt, providing a silhouette that looks so chic on every woman, regardless, of size and body type.
What is the best way to nail your look every time?
We recommend the easiest solution ever, A DRESS.
Dress them up, or Dress them down!
“Remember, no matter what dress you choose, have fun with it, make it your own because Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak!”
A line and maxi dresses are more my style… Love it!!