Holiday dressing for YOUR body type!

It's that time of the year! Opening up Holiday cards and RSVP'ing to all those party invites! Well, this post will assist you in picking the best dress that compliments your body shape! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pear - Small upper half (breast) and larger bottom (hips)

Apple - Larger upper half (breast) and smaller bottom (hips)

Hour Glass - Large upper (breast) and bottom (hips and butt)

Petite - Small body frame (short)

Slim Athletic - Narrow frame

 

 

 

 

Pear Shape - If you are pear shape you should stick with boatneck and scoop neck line that will balance out your bottom half. You can utilize belts to define your waist. A-line cut skirts will compliment you well as they will reduce the width of your hips and thighs. Look for dress that come-in at the waist and flare at the hip and thigh! Skin tight dresses are a NO!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Shape - An apple body shape typically have large breasts and a wide back and possibly slim hips. Empire waist and long flowing shirts draws attention away from the stomach. You should wear skirts with full silhouettes and high waist lines (say NO to mini-skirts).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hourglass Shape - Hourglass is all about defining your waistline! Wrap dresses and belts flatter your figure tremendously. Above the knee or slight lower than the knee accentuate your waist as well as fitted pieces. Opt out of wearing multiple pieces, one pieces are great additions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petite Shape - Tailored clothing is a must! Keep your pants hemmed and make sure your sleeves hit at all the right places. Shorter skirts are ok as the emphasis your legs. Stay away from boot-legged and flared pants and they make you look shorter. In essence, go with looks that elongate your frame (V-neck, and horizontal looks), keep it simple!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slim Athletic Shape - The goal is to create curves but wearing empire waist-lines and halters as they draw attention to the bust. Prints are always a good choice but do not overdo it! Flared bottoms works because they take away from your slenderness but make sure you do not wear tight fitted clothing! Accessories are alway a must as it draws attention to much needed places. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So now that your know what to wear according to your body type, it's time to tell you where you should shop!!!

 

 

 

 

 - Banana Republic (bananarepublic.gap.com) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- JCrew (jcrew.com)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Express (www.express.com) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Forever 21 (www.forever21.com)

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Bebe (www.bebe.com)