A Guide to Choosing the Best Strapless Dress for Your Body Type - AlrightNow
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If you are toying with the idea of going strapless for the 2022 prom, this article is for you. Yes, it is a bold move to go strapless, but if you choose a style that complements your body shape, the strapless look is very appealing. Here are a few tips to help you make the right dress choice. There are 4 main body types: hourglass, pear, athletic and round. By choosing the right type for your shape, the strapless dress will complement you. Hourglass Figure – If you are lucky enough to have an hourglass figure, you can enjoy any style. Whatever you wear will look good on you, especially with a stunning strapless dress for prom from a leading online designer dress boutique. The best dress designs are V-neck, open-neck, fitted waistlines and form fitting tops, all of which accentuate your full figure. Pear-Shaped – Known also as the triangle, the pear-shaped girl typically has a thin top, with larger legs. The good news is that you can wear any strapless design and look good. Dress styles to look for include fitted open neck, V-neck, A-line and a full skirt. Athletic – The athletic type usually has quite broad shoulders and it is important to balance out your top and bottom halves. The goal is to try and create an hourglass effect and the best styles of dresses include ruffles, embellishment and any volume creating feature to fluff up your waist. Round – Apple-shaped is another term for the roundish girl who carries her mass around the hips and waist; the goal here is to draw attention to the upper body. Attractive dress styles include drop-waist designs, empire waist and dresses with an embellished top. The best way to find the perfect dress is to view the many designers’ stunning creations that you find at the online designer dress boutique. Petite Women Great things come in small packages, so we couldn’t leave them out of this article and we recommend fitted dresses that hug the waist. Wearing a belt is a good way to accentuate your shape and most designer dress boutiques have a petite section. Where To Buy a Designer Prom Dress Travelling is difficult at this time and the best approach is to search online for a designer dress boutique, where you will find an extensive catalogue that includes top designers such as Morilee, Jovani, Rachel Allen and Sherri Hill. Browse at your leisure and if you need any help, online boutiques often have staff on standby, managing the website during regular hours, and they are always ready to assist you in any way they can. Always read the store’s returns policy, just to be clear on the agreement you are about to enter into and do allow sufficient time to have the dress altered by a local seamstress or dressmaker. Now is the perfect time to start looking at 2022 prom dresses and it […]
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