Before you shop for
occasions dresses it's best to be clear on your best and worst features.
There is your perfect dress waiting for you out there, but you need to make sure to choose one that highlights your best points and plays down those that aren't so good.
There are seven deadly sins that girls commit when they're shopping for a dress, but fear not as we're going to look at some of these mistakes in order to keep you looking beautiful!
Here let's look at the final three deadly sins to avoid when shopping for a dress:
5. Thou Shalt Not Choose Clingy Material
Actually material like satin, chiffon or silk is OK if you have a slim figure, but if you have any curves like a big booty, hips or tummy then it's going to spell trouble.
Rather choose a full-skirted dress like an Empire gown, as this won't hug those curves and you can still have lots of choice about whether to choose a strapless, corseted or half-sleeved style.
This is because these long skirts flow downwards rather than hugging your body, and although they're long they don't look boring or old, in fact they look really classy.
You should probably also choose quite subtle underwear too in order to avoid any unsightly visible panty lines.
6. Thou Shalt Not Wear Long Dresses If You're Tiny
The quickest way to look even shorter is to wear a long skirted dress that will cover your legs.
If you're a tiny girl then you should choose a short skirt and show off your legs, but don't go for a very full dress that billows outwards as this will make you look wider, not taller.
Sheath dresses are good as they hug your figure and make you look almost rectangular, and this column shape will draw the eye vertically helping you to look taller.
Team up your short dress with some great heals and you're going to boost your height even more and have a great accessory to your outfit.
7. Thou Shalt Not Worry About Your Arms
Arms are a very typical trouble spot for many girls. If you aren't completely happy about uncovering your arms then it can lead to you choosing to cover up in some hideous bag of a dress.
Don't be tempted, as you can still have a great dress!
Rather consider a sheer fabric sleeve which will look simply fabulous and cover your arms without making you look matronly. You can also have this kind of sleeve in lace too which is really timeless and classy.
You should avoid strapless dresses which will definitely uncover by far the most skin, but another option is a half-sleeved dress which will go some way towards giving you a confidence-boosting cover.
Remember that some eye-catching accessories like nice jewellery and shoes will draw the eye away from trouble areas, as will sparkly beading details on your dress.
Now you should have a good idea of which kind of occasions dresses are going to suit you regardless of your shape, height and figure, but you will find that by far the best choice is to be found in online stores which have good choice and low prices.
Go forth my sister and don't sin, then you will look angelic!
