Flatter Dress Cut Tips |
| Posted by Jane (imago) on Aug 02 2012 |
Flatter dress cut tips.
Do you know what style will suit you?
A-line Dresses
A graceful and classic design that narrows at the top then tailors close to body before flaring gently into an "A." Flatters everyone!
- Hides big hips and bottoms
- Balances entire body with bust
- Creates curves to a straight figure
- Makes you look taller and thinner
Ball gowns
A fairy-tale design favored by Cinderella with a fitted bodice and waist that falls into a poufy skirt layered with crinoline underneath. Flatters an hourglass figure with a well-proportioned waist, waist and hips.
- Hides hips
- Highlights bust
Empire
A dress cut with a high waist seams that falls directly under the bust then lows into a long, loose skirt with no defined waistline. An ideal classic Greek and Roman design that flatters a figure heavy through the middle and tummy.
- Disguises thick waistline
- Hides big tummy
- Plays up small busts
- Makes you look taller if you're petite
Princess dress
Vertical panes follow natural shape of body. Flatters the lower body.
- Minimizes hips
- Disguises tummy
- Figure-friendly: creates a long, lean look
- Smooth and flowing
Sheath
Straight, slim fit shaped closely to the body.
Flatters tall and thin bodies.
Minimizes hips
- Disguises tummy
- Perfect for well-toned figures
- Sexy and modern
Mermaid
Same as sheaths, but skirt flare outs at or below the knee. Flatters tall and thin bodies.
- Minimizes hips
- Disguises tummy
- Perfect for well-toned figures
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Last changed: Aug 02 2012 at 2:15 PM
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