Women come in all shapes and sizes. Fortunately, prom dresses do too. Finding the right dress according to your body type is crucial to how you would feel about wearing that dress. The tips below might guide you in making the right choice.
Pear Shapes
If your body is pear-shaped, choosing a dress with a fitted top and a voluminous or A-line skirts. Such skirts would hide some of the lower curves. However, you might also choose to flaunt your behind by opting for a more form-fitting dress.
Apple shapes
If your body is apple-shaped, you might choose a dress with an empire waist in order to draw attention away from the middle of your body. Opting for a dress with a higher waistline might also help. If you have nice legs, you might flaunt them by wearing a mini dress.
Slender figures
If you have a slim figure, you can create the impression of curves by drawing attention to your busts or wearing a dress that has a bell shape. You might also drag attention to your waist by opting for a wrap dress or using a belt.
Petite figures
If you are petite, you might focus on showing your legs and wearing asymmetrical hemlines to give the impression of height. Solid and long fitted dresses will also make you look taller. You might also make use of long ruffles to provide the illusion of height.
Hourglass figures
If you are lucky enough to be blessed with an hourglass figure, you can choose just about any dress style. You can flaunt your body in dresses that you prefer depending on your personal taste.