The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Dresses for Every Body Shape

We all have an internal pinboard on what our perfect wardrobe looks like. But it doesn't always look the way we want it to for many reason. Finding the right dress isn't only about trends, it's also choosing the right cut and style that works best for your body. How you can do that is exploring your body's natural figure and learning what neckline, skirt style, and sleeve type will bring out your best features.

Discover Your Body Shape

Here are the most common body shapes and how you can check which shape is similar to yours:

• A rectangle shape has shoulders and hips of similar measurement with little waist definition.
• A round (or apple) shape features broad shoulders, narrow hips, and a wider waist.
• An hourglass figure is defined by shoulders and hips that are equal in size and a well-defined waist.
• Pear (or triangle) shapes have wider hips than shoulders.
• Inverted triangle means the shoulders or bust are larger than the hips, often with broad shoulders or a large bust.

What to look at in choosing the perfect dress

There are a few things you want to look at when choosing the right dress based on your body type: Neckline, Skirt style, and Sleeve type

The neckline of your dress is equally as important as the rest of your dress. It frames your face, and can draw attention to your upper body if styled right. A well-chosen neckline can create visual balance. Scoop and deep V-necklines work well if you want to draw attention to your upper body and shift focus from your midsection which is usually done for body shapes with heavier lower section. Bauble's Marisol Dress

From bodycon skirts to pencil skirts, A-line skirts and flowing maxi skirts, there is a wide selection of skirts in the shops. What you want is a skirt what will accentuate your waist and will define you body comfortably. The perfect skirt for an hourglass body type is a high waisted pencil skirt as it will highlight your curves exactly like Bauble's Aurora Dress.

The shape of the sleeve that you wear can make you look larger or smaller, depending on where it ends and also how wide it is, which is just as important. If you don’t have a defined waist end your sleeves above or below your waist. Remember, that a higher armhole and slimmer sleeve will make your body look longer and slimmer too. Bauble's Meredith dress has perfect balanced sleeves that will enhance your body shape.

Final thoughts

No matter your body shape, the key to the perfect dress is understanding how a specific style can highlight your best features. You are unique on your own way and embracing your features allows you to be able to dress and style yourself the right way. Remember, the best dress is the one that makes you feel your best!