The Best Dress Silhouette For Your Body Type
As Evie girls, we love a good dress moment. But if you feel like popular styles and trends don’t look as flattering on you as they do on the model, you’re probably not choosing the right silhouette for your body type!
Especially in the spring and summer months, you might find yourself quickly ordering influencer-advertised dresses that you loved on TikTok…only to be disappointed when the package arrives on your doorstep. To avoid the order-and-return cycle, choose styles that will flatter your body type and experiment with colors, patterns, and details to make your closet as fun as those you see online.
Shopping according to our body type is so important to looking and feeling our best. There are certain styles that will accentuate your best features and draw away from any insecurities. And if you don’t subscribe to the body type classification, use our guide to see what styles might look best on your frame instead.
Ready to see what dress styles will look best according to your body type? Let’s get into it!
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Pear Shape
If you have a pear shaped body type, an A-line style dress will be super flattering on you! The top of the dress will hug your curves while flaring out in the skirt, keeping your look proportional and feminine. You might find that straight silhouette dresses, like a shift dress, cling to your hips in an uncomfortable way. Instead, opt for a silhouette that flares out at the bottom – like the A-line style or a wrap dress – which will cinch your waist without the fabric bunching around your hips.
Lucky for you, A-line and wrap dresses are available in so many varieties, from different necklines to mini to maxi lengths. Choosing a few dresses with the same silhouette but different details will keep your outfits fresh and distinct from one another! Patterns and a wide range of feminine color options are great ways to spice up the classic A-line silhouette.
Here are some of our favorite A-line and wrap dresses!