Have you ever bought a dress you had been dreaming about, only to try it on and find it wasn’t quite what you expected? Feeling dissatisfied with how we look in a dress isn’t about our bodies, and it certainly doesn’t mean we’re not beautiful enough to wear it.
When buying a dress, the key isn’t just to ask if we like it, but to consider if it truly brings out the best in us. How do we determine that? By understanding our body type. Once we know our shape, we can make more informed choices about cuts, fabrics, and colors, helping us assemble the perfect outfit that flatters and enhances our natural features.
As the holiday season approaches, feeling comfortable in what you wear becomes even more important. It’s the perfect time to choose that special dress that will make you feel unique and confident at Christmas dinners and New Year’s Eve parties.
Here are some tips on what to wear based on body types!
Dresses for an Hourglass body shape
If your shoulders and hips are about the same width and you have a well-defined waist, you have an hourglass body shape. This body type is naturally balanced, so the key is to highlight your waist to enhance the whole silhouette. To succeed in this, the advice is to wear wrap dresses, a cut that hugs the body while accentuating the curves.
Another way to emphasize the silhouette, whatever garment you wear, is to add a belt at the waist.
Fabrics to favor, on the other hand, include jersey or stretch velvet, which adapt to the shape of the body while enhancing its lines.
The perfect outfit for the holidays? Consider slipping into a draped jersey dresses with a chic wrap closure. Take a look at the many designs available among Versace dresses, perhaps in black or red, black pumps and a gold clutch.
Dresses for Pear-shaped bodies
Are your shoulders narrower than your hips? Then yours is a pear-shaped physique. When choosing clothing, your goal should be to create a balance between your upper and lower body.
How to do this? First of all, by focusing precisely on the upper part. So go for frilly shirts, flashy embellishments and bold necklines. Try to create volume at the shoulders using blazers and jackets with padded shoulders.
For the lower part, on the other hand, choose soft, dark-colored pants or trapeze skirts that fall gently on the hips, slimming the figure.
Are you looking for inspiration? An example might be a light-colored top with a sweetheart neckline to be paired with a dark high-waisted A-line skirt, heeled ankle boots, and a jacket with straps.
Dresses for Apple-shaped bodies
If you have an apple-shaped body, you’ll likely have slim legs and a less defined waist. The aim here is to create a more streamlined look and enhance your silhouette.
Empire dresses work great for this purpose, which, with their cut below the bust, emphasize the upper part and flow smoothly downward. Alternatively, tunics and kimono dresses are also perfect for creating a sophisticated yet comfortable look.
When choosing fabrics, opt for those that flow nicely and aren’t too tight, like chiffon or silk.
If you are looking for ideas to create the perfect outfit, consider wearing an emerald green velvet empire dress with pointed shoes and a sleek straight-cut coat.
Dresses for Rectangular-shaped bodies
Do your shoulders, waist and hips have similar proportions? If so, your body shape is rectangle. To create more curves and highlight your waist, try adding some volume and definition. One of the simplest ways to achieve this is by wearing belts or choosing dresses with embellishments around the waistline to draw attention to it.
Speaking of dresses, the perfect cut is the trapeze cut, which creates the illusion of curves, and slims the figure. Dresses with ruffles, puff sleeves and V-necks can also best enhance you.
For this body shape in particular, accessories can be helpful in adding volume. So, think statement jewelry, distinctive and flashy, to attract attention.
Dresses for Inverted Triangle bodies
The last body shape to examine is the inverted triangle shape. If this is your shape, you’ll notice that your shoulders are broader than your hips. To create a balanced silhouette, try focusing attention on the lower part of your body.
Think full skirts and palazzo pants, which drape nicely over the body. For the upper part, choose simple tops and garments that aren’t overly decorated, featuring classic and subtle necklines.
One outfit idea? Try wearing a champagne-colored silk top along with a red circle skirt and nude stiletto heels, and add a glitter handbag.
Fashion trends for the holidays: colors, fabrics and details not to be missed
Body shape aside, you can always incorporate trends in your fashion choices. This season, the must-have colors are red, emerald green and gold, but navy blue and burgundy are also great alternatives to keep in mind for the perfect holiday look.
Among fabrics, however, we find velvet topping the list of favorites, followed by satin and silk, and sequined fabrics.
If you want to stand out, also consider adding details with fringe and feathers, bows, and ribbons to your look, or wearing dresses with voluminous sleeves for bold outfits.
Fashion is a wonderful way to express our true selves. This holiday season, why not have some fun with your style? Try out new looks, embrace bold colors and fabrics, and pick outfits that make you feel both beautiful and confident.
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