Variants of the female figure are traditionally divided into several types: pear, hourglass, rectangle and apple. This is too primitive a classification, since very often the figure of a girl is difficult to determine unambiguously. Not everyone has a perfect figure. Sometimes the fullness is distributed evenly, and may be concentrated only in a certain part of the body.
Long dresses or maxi dresses will suit almost all the fair sex. Such a style can visually make its owner slimmer and taller. Moreover, long dresses of various styles make any look more elegant, feminine and rich.
Many people know that such a piece of clothing must be present in every wardrobe. Below are tips on how to choose the right dress for slim and full girls, what is better to wear it with, as well as how to create multi-layered bright looks.
About dresses
All long dresses are divided into evening and casual. Each of the types is represented by the maximum length, also called "floor dress", but it differsstyle, fabric and print.
Floor-length evening dresses
Most often, an evening dress is associated with maxi-length, because this image has long been rooted in the minds of people around the world. To look especially at an official reception, a ball or on the red carpet (which is not excluded), you need to choose a dress with unusual lines or decorate it with catchy details and accessories.
Original ideas for such a dress can be considered:
- off-the-shoulder dress that accentuates the line of the bust and back;
- style with unusual cuts, revealing the advantageous part: legs, back, waist and so on;
- dress with an open back, which has already become a classic of evening wear;
- with unusual bright prints and cut, which is often used by modern designers.
In recent years, long cocktail dresses made of silk, velvet or lace have become popular. Monochromatic motifs are very common among evening dresses. One of the options: combine a plain dress with large bracelets and wine-colored lipstick. To complete the look, use smokey eyes makeup.
If you purchase a plain evening dress, it will be easier in the future to create completely new, dissimilar images from it through accessories, makeup, decor and shoes.
Long lace dress
A well-chosen dress made of lace fabric gives the image of romance,mystery and sophistication. Accessories will help to give the appearance of luxury and we alth. It is perfect for special occasions.
A long lace dress is difficult to pick up, as it must fit perfectly on the figure. However, when your style is found, you can shine in it for a very long time, changing images due to accessories, makeup and hairstyles. No wonder for many centuries representatives of royal families and nobility in many countries of the world used lace in their outfits for going out. This is immortal luxury and a sign of good taste.
Long slit dress
It is generally believed that it was introduced into fashion by Angelina Jolie. A long dress with a slit is the basis of the image of a strong, smart and beautiful woman with refined taste, and the slit that opens the leg catches the eye with a bright highlight of the outfit. Over the past few seasons, the style has been extremely popular among both ordinary women and show business stars.
Floor-length casual dresses
Long dresses are most often a luxurious, but rather impractical element of the wardrobe. However, it is so convenient in the cold season to feel cozy and feminine at the same time, wearing a long winter dress that emphasizes the silhouette and creates a feeling of homeliness anywhere.
- Long knit dress. Everyday options today are also often created with a maxi-length. You just have to choose the right dress. Today, there are many options, for example, a long knitted dress. An excellent choice would be a knitted T-shirt dress inneutral base colors or pinstripes. A similar element of clothing will be in harmony with any thing and accessory in the wardrobe. You can choose several options and styles for different seasons and combine with a variety of accessories.
- Another comfy style is the cotton shirt dress, which can be paired with a light street style that is free from prejudice and allows complete freedom of movement and gives a casual look. Suitable for the spring-summer season.
- The oversize type will give your look fragility and femininity, but in fact it will be a very comfortable outfit for every day. It can be combined with any accessories, but you need to be careful in choosing shoes. To make the dress look less like a bag on a figure, stylists recommend choosing shoes with heels or miniature shoes. The image is most suitable for autumn, however, with the right choice of material, it can serve perfectly in other seasons.
- Long chiffon dress. Translated from French, chiffon means "rags", but today this material is widely used by many girls. Things from this material began to be worn both as daily outfits and as summer evening dresses. The variety of material, prints and styles is amazing and does not leave anyone indifferent. The length also varies, but it is the maxi-length chiffon dress that is guaranteed to make an ordinary girl the queen of the ball or any other place where she goes.will depart.
The right outfit for a special occasion: a holiday, a gala reception, a meeting with friends or a romantic date, will always be perfect. Similar styles can be found in the collections of almost all European branded clothing manufacturers. One has only to look at the collections from Valentino or Dior. Based on the shapes and images of their dresses, you can draw conclusions and create your own wardrobe.
How to choose a dress for a full figure
Today, fashion does not bypass anyone, and there are many trends and tips on how to choose a long dress for overweight women. This is not a myth, but an opportunity to make your figure visually slimmer.
Tips
- Full women with an "apple" figure are best to choose dresses with a straight cut. A big mistake is a tight dress or a belt that doesn't fit.
- If the fullness is concentrated in the hands, it is better to choose a dress with long sleeves.
- The owner of a pear-shaped figure can choose dresses that emphasize the waist, as well as a sheath dress that emphasizes moderate fullness and beautiful outlines of the hips.
- Most often, full ladies have beautiful breast outlines. It is worth considering that it is better to emphasize this dignity by choosing a dress with a moderately deep neckline, decorated with various types of decor (ruffles, fringe, lace). The most successful combination is a floor-length dress and a successful beautiful neckline.
