Dress For Your Figure

Every woman wishes for a gorgeous figure like the Tomb Raider actress Angelina Jolie and a style consultant or fashion designer similar to Valentino. In reality, we look more like apples and pears, sticks or chunks; and can’t afford to pay for a personal stylist. Well, too bad, that is life; but not bad indeed when we can get the best out of what we have. By dressing yourself appropriately and proportionally for your body type, it can boost your self-esteem and confidence and bring the best of you. Here are some tips on choosing suitable clothing for 6 different types of figures:

Apple shaped figure is heavier in the upper body than the lower part, with large breasts and plump mid section. Lucky you, with sexy cleavage many women dreamed of, show off your best asset by wearing clothing with plunging neckline, not too exposed though; halter neck style is also good with extra support needed for your curvy front. Fitted top with boning or gathers at the waist can shape a longer waist and create a flattering look. High waisted or empire dress and A-line gown are perfect to hide away lumps and bumps around the middle section, and balance your upper bodice. Turn away from puffy sleeves and excessive trim at upper bodice. Keep it simple but sexy at the centre of your torso. Dresses suitable for your body type on this site are: style 8338, 8272, 8270, 8296, 8306, 326, 610, 611, 613, 6947, 6683, 6732, 28349, 225928, 26024. You can find any of these styles by entering the style number on the search box located on the top right hand corner of our web site pages.

Pear shaped figure has heavier bottom with full hips and round tights compared to slimmer upper body. Highlight your upper body with eye catching brooch, trim, beading or embroidery; create a fuller bust with pleats gathers or built-in cups to the front. Emphasize your graceful neck and arms with strapless or shoestring dresses or tops. Choose A-line dress with slight flare which just smooth through your hips to minimise bountiful bottom; ball gown or princess gown is also suitable for pear shaped figure. Empire dress best with halter neck lifts up bust and flows naturally over the hips. Maxi dress is good to give you more of a vertical silhouette. Avoid body hugging dresses skirts and pants and pass up clinging material especially around the hips and bottom. Good examples of dresses on this site for pear shape are 6683, 8326, 8306, 8272, 29003, 225928, and 6947.

Hour glass figure is like the body of celebrity Salma Hayek, with curvy top and bottom and tiny waist, which lots of ladies are longing for . With this type of figure, you won’t have much trouble dressing yourself beautifully. To show off your attractive curves, sheath dresses are the best choice. You can also try pencil dresses with a belt to emphasize your slim waist. Virtually, you will look good with many different styles of clothing, unless with over the top exposal or ornament which works the opposite way than draws people’s attention to your beauty. A few pencil dresses on this site are suitable for hour glass figure: 6800, 8350, 612, 81030.

Slim and straight figure has the shoulders and hips in about the same width, and a small or average sized bust. To have the appearance of a fuller bust, opt for empire dress particularly those ones with built-in cups and/or small gathers at the bust; added with intricate beading or trims can fashion an appealing look. If you are tall, you may try A-line dress or ball gown to break your long shape. Accessorize with belt, scarf, hat or jewellery often seen in models to create a sophisticated style. Dress 26306, 28349, 8338, 225928, 8272, 26327, 6826, 6952, 8270, 6683, 8326, 611, 505 and 27009 on this site are the good choices for your body type.

Full figure or plus size is a body with curvilinear frame and large chest, chubby from the top to the bottom. You may go for A-line dress or skirt which defines a waist and flows nicely over your hips. Stay away from clinging material and body mounding clothing. Try long top or blouse with loosely fitted bodice and slight flare down to the hips. V neck, sweetheart and round neckline are great for you. Dresses or tops with wide shoulder straps are the way to go. If you are tall, maxi dresses and long skirts are excellent for you. At Princess Charm, you will be pleased to find lots of dresses and general clothing like jacket coat top and skirt available in plus sizes. To get a flattering look, check out dress 8336, 8296, 8326, 612, 8272, 6800, 8306, 8338, 6955, 6801, 225928 at Princess Charm online store.

Short and petite figure has small body and is less than 160cm in height. Besides high heels giving you extra height, mermaid dress and maxi dress are excellent to enhance the appearance of a long vertical silhouette. Layered dress or tiered dress is perfect for you; it adds more definition to your shape and transforms you to a fuller look. You can also try A-line dress, princess dress and dresses with sweetheart, V neckline, shoestring straps or halter neck. Take a look at dress 505, 6683, 8296, 611, 8302, 27009, 29006, 8338, 29003, 28349, 28300, 28126, 27134, 28041, 6952 on this web site. They will look good on you. Some of the long dresses may require to be shortened depending on your height and the shoes you wear.

We hope the tips above are helpful for you. If you have any comments or opinions in regards of dressing beautifully, you are welcome to email us.

Disclaimer: The above tips are purely our views and general suggestions; they are not any kind of guarantee or assurance to any user who follow the guide to purchase. Princess Charm does not hold any liability on any claims of any kinds by practising these tips.