3 Dress Types that Will Work For Your Silhouette
As we enter the summer months, dresses start to take priority in our wardrobes. They’re easy to wear, one piece makes a complete outfit, and can instantly elevate your look. But sometimes, we can get confused by which dresses work for our silhouettes. So let’s take some confusion out of it by narrowing down which dresses work for you! Here are three dress types will work for your silhouette.
why these types of dresses work!
Great dresses have some sort of “accentuation” around or just above your natural waist. Find your natural waist, a slightly narrower point at your torso, and wear dresses with an accentuated waistline at that point. Here are three most common dress types that do just that and look great on any silhouette
Fit and Flare
Why It works:
Fitted on top, loose on the bottom, this style fits well along the torso and also works well for many silhouettes
Outfit Links // Dress is the Joan Ruffle Dress from Ulla Johnson (similar option available here) || Shopbop also has a few similar neutral options as well || Sandals - Emme Parsons (fit true to size)
Empire/High Waisted
Why does this work?
Empire/higher waisted dresses emphasize above the natural waist, which is a narrow point of your body. The higher waistline draws the eye up and the skirt (can be mini, midi, or maxi) falls down loosely around your silhouette. The length of the skirt can be any length that feels comfortable for you but here are some tips: Petite? Knee length or above is best for you proportionately. Mid to Tall? Knee to Maxi length is great for your proportions.
Outfit Links // Dress is Shop Mille Maja Eyelet Maxi Dress || Bag is Massimo Dutti Tulip Tote ||
Wrap Dress
Why does this work?
Wrap dresses are absolutely classic. They’ve been around for ages and the “wrap” style generally will wrap to the shape of your overall silhouette, which is the most complementary. Not all wrap dresses fit exactly alike, so if you’ve had one that doesn’t work, try adjusting the wrap height up or down an inch or two, to fit your natural waist curve, and that should make a difference!
Outfit Links // Dress - Bluebell dress is St. Roche (use code CONNIJ15% for 15% off anything St. Roche until July 9th) || Shoes - Reformation Marina Block Heel || Bag - Estelle bag Clare V. ||
For more summer inspiration, follow my summer pinterest board. Want some personalized style tips for your silhouette? Book a virtual style session and we’ll figure out your silhouette and I’ll give you some specific tips for fit/cuts that work for you!