Whenever you come across a dress that catches your attention, you have already thought of where and when you will wear it. You have imagined yourself confidently wearing the beautiful dress behind the windows of a shop. 

Honestly, you would be able to carry all the dresses that you see at the dress stores you visit, but you will look more stunning and striking in every dress you wear if you know how to dress according to your body type.

Hourglass Body Shape

The hourglass body shape is the body shape every girl would wish to have. The body shape has a well-proportioned shoulder to the hips. People with an hourglass shape have well-defined waistlines. In this type of body shape, the upper torso is balanced with the length of the legs.

Best Dresses for an Hour Glass Body Shape

Dresses that highlight your waist is the best fit for this type of body shape. V necks and sweetheart necklines will show off your upper body. A-line dresses will also help flaunt your legs.

Pear Body Shape

Just like a pear, girls with this shape have butts and thighs that are significantly larger than the upper body. Having this type of body naturally is a great asset because some girls go through intense workouts to have these features.

Best Dresses for a Pear Shaped Body

For your upper body to look more proportioned to your lower body, choose a dress that will add volume to your upper body. If you’re creative enough to find clothes that will balance your body shape, you can make an illusion of having an hourglass body shape. Printed and ruffled tops will help add volume to your upper body paired with skinny jeans or A-line skirts.

Apple Body Shape

The apple body shape is the opposite of the pear-shaped body. Your upper body is more evident than the lower part. They have broad shoulders and more prominent bust lines. With this type of body shape, the weight is carried in the midsection of the body. An apple body shape tends to have undefined waists but with slim legs.

Best Dresses for an Apple-shaped Body

Go through your favourite dress stores for clothes that will flaunt your upper body. Drop-waist dresses and swing dresses are good options. To help conceal the uneven waistlines, wrap-around dresses or any dress with full skirts will do the trick.

Inverted Triangle Body Shape

An inverted triangle body shape is also known as the athletic body shape. This body shape has broad shoulders compared to the hips.

Best Dress for an Inverted Triangle Body Shape

The key to a perfect looking dress when you have this body shape is to enhance your shoulders. Halter tops and shoulder drop dresses are one of the ideal options to show off your arms and shoulders. U and V-necklines will help flaunt the curves of your body. To look more feminine, pick a dress that has cinches in the midsection.

Rectangle Body Shape

This type of body shape features a well-proportioned shoulder and hips. The rectangle body shape is not the curvy type of body shape, but you can wear clothes that will show off your best features.

Best Dress for a Rectangle Shape Body

Scoop-neck sweetheart tops will help create curves and wearing belts will help create an hourglass body shape. Tops with collars and ruffles will help flatter your chest area.

There are many natural and easy ways to look beautiful and stunning when wearing a dress. Also, you do not have to be so technical about wearing the right dress according to your body shape. When you see a dress, and you think it looks good on you, then, by all means, wear it confidently.