Prom dressing tips for different body types

Floradress offers Prom dresses for every body type..

The first step in finding the ideal prom dress, and the most important, is finding the dress that flatters your body type, suite to your body type. Here, at floradress you’ll be able to figure out exactly what suits your body shape so you can buy a prom dress that make you look and feel fabulous on this memorable occasion . Finding the perfect prom dress does not have to be a struggle if you know how to work with your body. Use these tips to identify your body shape and find the most flattering fit for prom night .

Big Busted and Broad Shoulders

If you are big busted, you wear cup C or larger. Wear those dresses which will accentuate your bottom half. Large bust girls need enough support after all you are dancing the entire night Ball gown, A-line are the good options.

Halter prom dresses will work for you as the halter can be adjusted according to the support you need. A good way to deflect attention from your chest is to wear a dress with details at the hemline.Go for strap dresses or a dress with corseted bodice with straps.

If your shoulders are wide don’t try to hide them because if you are covering them they will look wider. Boat neck, puff sleeve, dolmen sleeves are big No-No. Avoid use of shoulder pads if possible.

Go for Halter prom dresses, V-neckline prom gowns they will pleasantly reveal your shoulders. Please remember Empire waist does not flatter a big bust.

Pear shaped body

If you are heavy on bottom and hips are fuller or in other terms, if your hips are wider than your shoulders and your thighs are round, you have a classic pear-shaped body.

Theses body type girls need to accentuate their positives like shoulders, arm, and waist. A-line, ball prom gowns, empire prom dresses, strapless evening dresses will completely work for you. These prom dresses will draw the attention away from the heavy bottom and emphasis the top of your bodies.
You can go for the dress that flows loosely over the body. Nice embellishment on neckline, waist details are the great options for accentuate the upper half. Dark colours will camouflage your lower half

For a better fit, Pant waists should fall somewhere below the natural waistline A straight or slightly boot cut leg is the most flattering. Try to avoid patterned or light-colored pants. Skip fussy details like big cargo pockets, ruching or excessive zippers around the hip area.

Shorts can be tricky, but for workouts and casual wear choose lightweight, loose-fitting shorts. Slimming side stripes on shorts can give the illusion of sleekness.

Apple Shaped

Apple-shaped or inverted triangle bodies are larger on top and smaller below. Weight is carried around the middle, no defined waist or an undesired tummy but you can show case great legs and attractive prom dress by creating balance between a large bust and shoulders and thinner legs.

Girls with this shape often have a short neck and it is important to make the neck look longer by wearing tops with a v-neckline dresses. Floradress Empire gowns look best on this type of figure. The high waist de-emphasizes your mid-section and lengthens your overall silhouette. A soft princess seamed dress, a strapless dress with corseted top will always work for your prom night.

Empire lines and babydolls prom dresses take the attention away from the middle and give the looser fit. Try to create hourglass illusion by wearing full skirt or A-line dresses.

Dark and solid colors for tops look great for apple shapes because they create a more balanced look with their slimmer legs. Play up nice cleavage with a peek. Avoid full sleeves or puffy sleeves.

Hourglass shaped

If your shoulders and hips are pretty evenly balanced and your waist is defined, you are one of the luckiest girls who can wear anything in your prom.

But if you look for prom dresses that flatter your curves and emphasize your waist, it will work best for you.

Flaunt off your curvy figure with a form-fitting sheath dress. Be it plain or embellished, this type of dress will accentuate your body in all the right places.

Wrap, knits dresses with fitted waist will enhance the feminine look and you will look stunning in your prom. If you are little heavier on bottom and want to cover,go for A-line or ball gowns you can achieve the look.

Shaped jackets, or cropped styles are also a good option as they will keep the eye on middle. Add Fashionable belts, seasons colours in your look and go completely glam in your Prom Night.

Concentrate on what flatters, what styles of prom dress need not to worry about being trendy. Add up-to-date shoes, handbags and accessories for your prom day.

4 Comments »

  1. linda said

    want to know about pear shape body .. wht shud they wear in prom?

  2. floradress said

    Dear linda
    thanks for visiting my blog.I have given some tips for pear shaped body as u have asked.

    Keep commenting on the blog.

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  4. Sammy said

    Going to prom in May

    I know that you have to order your dress way in advance if you have your heart set on one.

    so I started looking:

    I think i like this one

    what do you think

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