Body Shapes: Which Cocktail Dress is Right For You?

Angela Stone • May 26, 2016

A cocktail dress is something every woman needs. They are feminine and sexy, and should make you feel confident and gorgeous. The ideal cocktail dress flatters your figure and highlights your strongest features. You want to show off your best assets! So, are you wearing the right style for your body?

 

Inverted Triangle

If you have a larger bust, wear something with detailing below the waist. Pleats or a flowing skirt add volume to your hips and lower body, while simultaneously drawing attention to your waist. Remember to flaunt those slender legs with a shorter length skirt.

 

 

Rectangle

If you have an athletic figure, then accentuate your femininity by wearing something with ruffles, fringing or detailing around the chest. Peplum dresses are also a great option, as they give the appearance of a curvy body. Scooped necklines also look great, as they draw attention to your toned upper body.

 

 

Triangle

A-line skirts are your go-to if you have a triangle figure. These flow over the hips and show off your great waist. Draw attention to your slim upper body with a strapless dress, or statement earrings. Try to avoid loud prints and select plain, bold colours instead.

 

 

Hourglass

Show of your amazing, curvy figure with a fitted cocktail dress. You body is perfectly proportioned, so highlight this by defining your waist with a belt or small detail. Avoid loose-fitting dresses, opting instead for something that accentuates your figure, like a bodycon.

 hourglass

 

 

O-shape

If you have an o-shaped, or apple, body type, you want to highlight your curves and avoid shapeless dresses. Wrap dresses are the perfect style for you, as they create the illusion of a defined waist and add volume to the lower body. V-necks are also flattering, as they accentuate your great bust.

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