What type of dress suits you best?

Big Hips and Thighs

The easiest way to balance a bottom-heavy figure is to choose a dress that skims over the lower half of the body. This dress features a pretty batik print and a plunging halter to show off the face, shoulders and bust.

Flabby Arms

Don't worry: you don't have to look matronly to cover up flabby arms. The trick is to keep the sexy element with a split sleeve and wild animal print, like this dress.

Petite

Take the sophisticated route with a petite figure by avoiding too-cutesy styles (like puffed sleeves) so you'll look fabulous. A breezy sundress in tiny dots, like this one gives you a long, lean line with its empire waist.

Plus size

Just because your figure has curves doesn't mean you can't enjoy a pretty print sundress like this. The black background and oversized print, plus the way the print is broken up by pieces of fabric in tiers, make it flattering for larger sizes.

Unattractive legs

Don't want to show off your legs? You can still look gorgeous in a dress, instead of hiding your legs in pants. Try wearing a longer skirt (midcalf or longer). Such floaty dress gives you extra coverage but plenty of sensual appeal through use of luxe color and fabric

Wide Shoulders

You don't need to hide your upper body if you have wide shoulders. Instead, look for oversized details, like a wide hem and slightly A-line skirt like this dress adds balance. Avoid puffy sleeves or voluminous tops paired with slim bottoms that will exaggerate your shoulder width.

Thick Waist

Disguise a thick waist by either raising or lowering the waistline. This dreamy apron dress takes a raised waist approach and gets its flattery from the contrast fabric. A drop-waist dress, which hits somewhere around the hipbones, is another good alternative for disguising a thick waist.

Full Bust

Balance a top-heavy figure by opting for the most flattering neckline for the full bust: the V-neck or plunging neckline. This dress features a flowing fuller skirt to balance a fuller bust. Look for fabrics that skim, but aren't clingy or too stiff. Also, avoid ornate necklines, embellished bodices and blouson style.

Small Bust

Most clothing actually hangs better on women with smaller busts, but if you want to add more volume up top look for embellishment or ruffles on the bodice, like this softly ruffled dress.

Too Thin

If you're body lacks natural curves, add feminine presence with a bright color and bold pattern, like. Extra details like full sleeves and a ruched waist add volume. Avoid clingy fabrics or bare styles that show off sharp hip or collar bones.

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