Dresses

Finding the right fit for your body is essential. Years ago, women had many different dresses for different occasions. But today, most women have just a few good dresses in their closets that they use for many different events. Follow these simple rules to ensure the dress you buy is appropriate for your body:

Full Bust

• Your best bets are wrap dresses, which hide the tummy area and separate the bust, or sweetheart and open necklines, which elongate the neckline and draw the eye up. Look for dresses with a slight flare to balance the lower and upper body.
• Avoid high necklines, which unify the breasts, and halter styles, which may cause breasts to pour out on the sides. Other shapes to avoid are boxy or baggy styles.

Small Bust

• Opt for high neck styles that emphasize arms or deep V-neck styles that only those with small busts can pull off. Look for smartly placed gathering and shirring or trim over the bust to create fullness. Backless dresses draw attention away from the front and can be very sexy.
• Avoid voluminous shapes that you can't fill out or skintight tops that draw attention to the bust area.

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