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How to Choose The Perfect Summer Dresses for Your Body Type

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Believe it or not, for women, the least common body type is the hourglass. But whether you're an oval, hourglass, or anything else, it may be hard to pick out dresses that fit nicely on you. Because of this frustrating problem, you may have decided to avoid wearing them completely.

But every woman deserves to have a few dresses that make them feel absolutely wonderful. If you want to wear summer dresses, here's how to choose the perfect ones for your body type.


Triangle (Pear-Shaped)

If you're triangle-shaped, this means you're more bottom-heavy. So you're wider down below, but narrower up top. Because of this, you want to choose something that focuses on your top instead of the bottom.

A-line and empire dresses are good for this purpose. People's gazes will be drawn to your top half. The opposite will happen if you pick peplum or bodycon dresses. Too much emphasis will be placed on your lower half, which will make you seem heavier than you really are.


Inverted Triangle (Strawberry-Shaped)

With the inverted triangle body shape, the emphasis on the top part of your body, so this is the opposite of the triangle or pear shape. So along the same lines, you don't want to pick dresses that put the focal point on your shoulders.

This means the ideal summer dresses for you will highlight your bottom half. So the dresses to avoid in the triangle section (peplum and bodycon) are the ones you need to wear if you're an inverted triangle.


Round (Apple-Shaped)

When you're round, this means you're fuller around the stomach. Your shoulders may also be narrower, and your bust might not be very full.

To draw attention away from your fuller stomach area, you should pick summer dresses that are very flowy. That way, the material won't cling to your body; this can magnify how big your tummy really is. 


Rectangle

If you're a rectangle, then this means you're built pretty evenly throughout your body. This kind of gives you more choices when it comes to summer dresses since no particular style will be unflattering on you.

However, for the best effect, you'll want to choose pieces that have volume at both your neckline and your bottom. That way, it gives you more definition from neck to knees.


Hourglass

This body type will give you the easiest time with summer dresses. Practically anything you pick off the rack will make you shine! If you feel comfortable flaunting your amazing body, then a bodycon dress is perfect since it hugs your curves in all the right places.


Wear Beautiful Summer Dresses This Year

If you've always wanted to wear beautiful summer dresses but never knew how to play to your body's strengths, you can now. With our above advice, you'll be able to put on cool and flattering dresses that are sure to wow everyone this summer.

Are you ready to buy some amazing summer dresses? Then take a look at our selection now!

 

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