There are few times more unnerving for girls than the prom, but how can you be sure to choose the right
occasion dresses for this important event?
You have enough to worry about. Your friends, the boys and looking your best, so you don't want your dress to let you down.
One of the easiest ways to look great is to choose a style of dress that flatters your own shape. Sounds simple, but it's amazing how many girls go to prom wearing a dress that is unsuitable and then regret wearing it.
This guide will walk you through 6 common body shapes and types of dresses that will suit you:
Let's look at the 6 common body-shapes and some prom dress styles that will suit them best and help you look great.
Pear Shape Body
If you're a pear shape you are a typical woman where your hips are the widest point of your body. You may have a little more weight on your thighs and bottom, so these are possible problem areas.
You need to choose a dress which has a skirt that flows over your hips without hugging them and also accentuates your upper half to keep you in proportion.
Empire and A-line dresses will be perfect, especially those with fitted or bodice tops.
Apple Shape Body
An apple shape will have more width in their middle, so tummies can be a problem. If this is you then once again you need to avoid skin-tight prom dresses which could leave you bulging in the wrong areas, rather choose an Empire dress whose main feature is its very high waistline which should play down your middle.
Wear lovely shoes and some interesting jewelry to draw the eye away from the middle of your body.
Slim Body
You're slim with no big curves, so in fact you'll want to increase your curves, not play them down like other shapes. So a dress that will boost you above at the bust, or below your waistline with a bigger skirt will help, as well as dresses with a fitted waist which can give you more of an hourglass look.
Hourglass Shape Body
You already have great curves above and below as well as a distinct waist so you're lucky! Make sure to keep your shape in proportion by choosing a dress which doesn't overload you above and below the waistline, so avoid dresses with lots of volume. Otherwise pretty much any style will work well.
Tiny Body
If you're petite you probably have one of these other shapes too but are just smaller! That's fine and cute, but there are some special tips for tiny girls.
Choose a short skirt, as long dresses have the tendency to become tent-like on short girls and also avoid very straight necklines and waistlines as these can cut your silhouette in half and make you look shorter. Be daring and try an asymmetrical waistline (one that is diagonal).
Busty Body
If you're blessed with a great bust then you can show it off, but you need to make sure that you don't overdo it as you could end up spilling out.
The neckline is key here, so you may prefer a square neck as opposed to a v-neck, the former looking great with a bigger bust.
Now you have a dress that fits really well you'll be able to concentrate on more important things like having fun!
If you know your body shape then you'll be able to select dresses that will help you look good with ease, so hit the online stores! There you'll find the cheapest prices and the largest amount of choice.
