Regardless of body shape or style, everyone deserves to look their best. If you like to wear dresses and really don’t know where to start or what to wear, this list is for you. These 5 different styles of dress look flattering on a wide variety of figures and go well with many different fashion styles. Here are 5 types of dress that every woman should own:
1. Little black dress (LBD)
This dress is one of the most popular dress types for a reason. Not only does black match most accessories and skin tones, it is also a very slimming color for those that want to appear slimmer. A tight black dress can show off your curves nicely and the shortness of the dress can help show off your legs which paired with high heels will make you look stunning.
2. Maxi dress
If you are looking for a longer dress option then the maxi dress is for you. Typically, maxi dresses are form fitting at the top and are more loose flowing towards the bottom. The tightness at the top of the dress helps to show off curves and enhance your bust while the looseness of the bottom of the dress will keep you feeling comfortable. This is also a great option for those who are shorter as the tightness in the waist helps to create length as the dress flows downwards.
3. Wrap dress
A wrap dress is a dress with a closure in the front formed by wrapping one side across the other, and is fastened at the side or tied at the back, forming a V-shaped neckline. This dress is flattering as the V-shaped neckline helps to show off your chest or cleavage in a flattering way. Wrap dresses also tie around the waist which helps create a cinch that shows off the hips and slims the waist.
4. A-line or skater dress
An A-line dress also known as a skater dress is narrower at the top, and flares wider toward the bottom. The benefit of this silhouette is that it minimizes the mid-section making you look slimmer while drawing attention to the bust and making your hips look wider. This dress also comes in many different styles so it’s perfect for a lot of different occasions.
5. Sheath dress
A sheath dress is a fitted, straight cut dress which is often tighter around the waist with no waist seam and stops just at or above the knee. Sheath dresses can help to show off any curves and make you look slimmer. This dress style is a classic and timeless silhouette and is appropriate for an office or other formal settings.