How to Pick the Perfect Little Black Dress For Your Body Type | 3 Dresses that Deliver
Showing women how to dress for their body type is one of my personal stylist superpowers. There are three dresses that deliver for any body shape. These little black dress styles don’t just look good on the hanger; they have design details that help you get the most flattering fit. If you know you’re “shift,” you can wear these magic little black dresses all year. Keep reading to find out the best dress style for your body type.
1 | Slip Dress for Your Body Type
All slip dresses are not created equal. The most flattering styles are usually cut on the bias and made of premium fabrics like satin.
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The Best Slip Dress
This Vince slip dress has fit every woman I’ve ever seen it on. It’s cut on the bias so it doesn’t cling to your curves. The rumpled satin makes this slip dress the perfect choice to travel with because it doesn’t wrinkle and the subtle texture helps this typically sultry dress take on a more casual vibe.
2 | Wrap Dress for Your Body Type
Wrap-style dresses do the best job of flattering a woman’s waist, no matter what size, by directing the eye at an angle across the body. Surplus or wrap styles are especially helpful if you have a body type that is boxy or straight up and down.Look for fabrics cool enough to wear when it’s hot but that will work in the winter with black boots and tights.
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3 | Fit & Flare for Your Body Type
This is a broad category, but one I suggest and wear all the time. The most important thing to remember about this style, which makes it so flattering, is that it tacks or touches along your ribcage. Usually the closer to your armhole the better. This not only narrows your waist but elongates your leg line all while keeping your middle minimized. Get 4 outfit ideas with a fit and flare dress HERE ON INSTAGRAM.
Fit & Flare Favorites
Simkhai
Whether it tacks to your empire or natural waist a fit-and-flare dress is so flattering. I’m crazy about my new balloon-bottom dress. I chose this similar style from SIMKHAI for my older Nordstrom 6 friend, Stylish Sandy. Both dresses are easy to dress up or down all year long.
How to Style a Fit and Flare Dress
Styling Tip- To keep the shape and your leg-line long layer this style dress with a trendy cropped jacket or cardigan.
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4 | Tee Shirt Dress for Your Body Type
The comfort and versatility of a tee shirt dress in the summer make it a piece I’m constantly grabbing. My 2024 Homebody capsule wardrobe also includes a tee shirt dress. Some of my favorite t-shirt dress brands are Nordstrom private label in the summer, ATM, Michael Stars, and Frank & Eileen.