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Choosing a dress is not an easy task. No, no. You have to choose the one among the thousands of dresses. The one you like and the one which suits you perfectly. Not every dress suits every body shape.
Another thing to think about. And that is not the end of our concerns. What about the make-up? What about the hairstyle? Yes, women have to think about every detail while choosing the dress. Women have a lot of things on their minds.We usually forget about the concerns we had the moment we completed the outfit. However, the task of choosing a dress and matching it with a hairstyle is not a piece of cake as some may think. In order to make your life easier, we have a guide which will surely help you in this kind of situations.
Choosing a Dress According to Body Shape
Pear shaped body
Photo: The Deco Haus
Women who have a pear shaped body have narrow shoulders, the small bust, broad hips and thighs and the well defined waist. Accentuate the upper part of the body with embellished necklines. You can visually broaden your shoulders by wearing round necklines. Choose empire dresses. They are perfect for your figure because they fall below the bust hiding your broad hips and thighs. Accentuate your beautiful waist with pencil dresses. Dresses with A-line skirt suit you perfectly because they camouflage your wide hips and they accentuate your waist. Since this body shape is characterized by small bust, if you decide to do a boob job, plunging V-necklines are something you should definitely wear.
Inverted triangle shaped body
You have broad shoulders and the narrow bottom half? You have an inverted triangle shaped body. The first rule is to wear any kind of a dress which visually accentuates your waist. Whenever you have the opportunity, accessorize your dress with a chic belt. You can opt for strapless dresses as well. Your best asset are your legs. Show your beautiful legs in a mini dress. A small number of women can pull off a drop waist dress, but you are the one which can wear it proudly.
Rectangle shaped body
Photo: Berta Bridal, Pinterest
Women who have a rectangle body shape have hips, the waist and shoulders of the similar width. You should wear dresses that create curves. For example, choose dresses with a sweetheart neckline. Accentuate your curves by wearing dresses with an A-line skirt. Wrap dresses are perfect for this type of figure because they draw lines across your body.
Apple shaped body
The big bust, rounded shoulders and the fullness in the middle area are the characteristics of an apple shaped body. You have a perfect figure for sexy plunging V-necklines. Hide the middle area of the body by wearing an empire dress. For a formal occasion, you can opt for a mermaid-cut dress which draws the attention to the bottom half of the body. Cowl neck dresses are another option if you have an apple shaped body. Dresses with flutter sleeves draw angles across your body and they look stunning on you.
Hourglass shaped body
Hourglass shaped body is a classically feminine look with curvy hips, the big bust and the well defined waist. If you have this body shape, any dress suits you perfectly.
Matching a Dress with a Hairstyle
Spaghetti strap dress
A strappy dress and a chignon are one of the best combinations. Jessica Alba was perfect in a white strappy dress and a chignon. You can also wear a tousled updo or a ballerina bun. In addition, consider wearing your hair half-up. With a spaghetti strap dress, your fashion goal is to show off your beautiful shoulders. Go for a romantic look with bangs pulled aside.
Strapless dress
One of the hairstyles which matches your strapless dress is glamorous side swept waves. You can opt for a top knot if you plan to wear a dress which has a sweetheart neckline. A tousled updo, a statement necklace and a dress with a sweetheart neckline creates a stunningly beautiful romantic look. A glamorous but simple low ponytail is another option for a strapless dress. Check out the Beyonce’s ponytail on an occasion on the red carpet. This hairstyle is easy to make. Firstly, you need a flat iron. Then make a simple ponytail. If you use an iron, make sure you use a good quality iron with temperature setting in order to have a healthy hair.
V-neckline dresses
A plunging V-neckline dress and a wavy long bob are a great combination. Check out Emma Stone’s wavy bob, a gorgeous black gown and burgundy lips. In addition, you can wear your hair down with this type of a dress. Consider a textured side swept braid, as well. Another option is a glamorous and gorgeous low side swept bun. Add a romantic flair to your outfit by wearing an updo with a braided circlet.
Turtle neck dresses
If you chose a turtle neck dress, you should always pull your hair up. Your goal is to show off your neck. A high elegant ponytail is one option. Another option is a low chignon. Ballerina bun looks great with a turtle neck dress.
We hope we have helped you. You cannot go wrong if you follow our recommendations. However, these are only recommendations. Add something yours and you will certainly look gorgeous.
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