How to Dress for Your Body

As women, we've all spent countless hours in the changing room, feeling at the end of our proverbial rope because nothing seems to fit. It's almost like every designer in the world came together in some secret meeting and conspired to make everything in their collection completely unwearable to anyone who's above a size 6. Ladies, don't lose heart, there are plenty of designs out there that practically have your name sewn into them. What it all boils down to, is understanding your perceived flaws, and appreciating the natural curve and shape of your body. If you want,  it's possible to give the illusion of a nip here, and a tuck there, all under the guise of a well-constructed garment. Once you unlock the formula for making your body look bangin', you'll be turning heads everywhere you go! 

1) The Petite Figure. We should all be so lucky to be built like mini mouse right? Wrong! Sure, it may be fabulous being a size 0-6, but if you don't know where to look, it can be difficult to find fashionable jeans, trousers, or blouses that are designed for a shorter torso, or shorter legs. No respectable thirty-something year-old woman wants to be shopping in the teen section! Simple, clean lines and well tailored clothing looks best on a petite frame. When buying dresses, keep the hemline above the knee to give the illusion of longer legs and make you look taller. If you are donning a gorgeous petite, hour-glass shape, items like a wrap-dress, a sultry pencil skirt, and a blazer with a tailored fit are essential to your wardrobe! 

2) The Pear Shape. Don't fret ladies, pears are delicious, just like your shape! Women that are pear shaped are more curvy through the hips and derriere, and smaller on top. It's important to balance out the bottom by adding shape and detailing to the top half of your body. If you are self-concious about your shape, it's best to avoid tube dresses, pencil skirts and fish-tail hemlines. These are all designs that will accentuate your behind! A-line dresses, maxi skirts,  and blouses with embellished necklines or kimono sleeves attract attention to all the right places! 

3) The Rectangle. This is a body type that is often perceived as a little less shapely. But ladies, you have no idea how many women would kill for your shape! Your shoulders, hips and waist are a similar same ratio, hence the name rectangle, which often translates into women with this shape, look good in just about everything! However, there are designs that shouldn't don't flatter like sheath dresses and dropped waistlines that make your figure look more boyish. Lower cut blouses and shift dresses best accentuate curve and shape.