Looking for a showstopping maid of honor dress that flatters your fabulous figure? With so many styles and silhouettes to choose from, selecting the perfect dress for your big day can feel overwhelming. Fear not – this guide will walk you through how to find a dress that celebrates your body shape. Drawing on PrettyLittleThing’s extensive range of chic and curve-caressing designs, you’ll discover stunning looks to complement your unique proportions – whether you’re petite, tall, curvy, or athletic. Follow our advice on accentuating your assets and you’ll look and feel a million dollars as you support the bride in a dress that fits and flatters your form. Read on for tips and inspiration to find your dream maid of honor dress that makes you look utterly gorgeous on the big day.
PrettyLittleThing Dresses for Pear-Shaped Bodies
As a pear-shaped body type, your hips are wider than your shoulders, and you have a defined waist. PrettyLittleThing offers figure-flattering dresses that accentuate your best features.
A-line and Empire Waist Dresses
A-line and empire waist dresses are ideal for pear shapes. They cinch at the narrowest part of your waist, skimming over your hips and thighs. An empire waist in a flowy, printed fabric is a stylish choice for pear shapes. A-line skirts in midi or maxi lengths balance out your proportions and elongate your figure.
Fit and Flare Dresses
Fit and flare dresses nip in at the waist, then flare out over the hips and legs, creating an hourglass shape. They draw attention to your waist, while the full skirt hides wider hips and thighs. Look for fit and flare dresses with interesting necklines, sleeves, or back details to also accentuate your upper body.
Wrap Dresses
Wrap dresses are adjustable and tied at the waist, allowing you to create the perfect fit for your body shape. Look for wrap dresses that cross over the top of the dress, rather than just tying at the side. The deep V-neck and wrap effect are flattering for the upper body, while the adjustable tie allows you to cinch in at your narrowest point. Midi-length wrap dresses in bold prints or bright colors are especially striking on pear shapes.
With the right dress silhouette and cut, you can play up your best assets and feel confident in styles made to flatter your figure. PrettyLittleThing’s range of curve-hugging, waist-cinching dresses helps pear-shaped women look and feel their best. Accentuate your shape and don’t be afraid to show it off!
PrettyLittleThing Dresses for Apple-Shaped Bodies
If you have an apple-shaped figure, your waist is wider than your hips, so choosing dresses that cinch at the waist and flow outward can help create the illusion of balance. At PrettyLittleThing, several silhouettes will flatter your shape.
A-line and skater dresses
A-line and skater dresses that are fitted at the bodice and flare outwards from the waist are ideal for apple shapes. They draw attention away from your middle and create curves. Look for styles with waist belts or sashes to further accentuate your waist. PrettyLittleThing’s scuba skater dress and lace bodice skater dress are perfect examples.
Empire waist dresses
Empire waist dresses with a raised waistline that sits just below the bust are also highly flattering for apple figures. They skim over your midsection and the flowing skirt helps balance out your shape. PrettyLittleThing offers stunning maxi dresses and prom dresses in empire waist styles.
Avoid bodycon dresses
While bodycon dresses may be tempting, they will only emphasise the width of your midsection. They cling too closely to your body and do not provide any balancing details. Other silhouettes with more structure and flow are better options for your figure.
By choosing styles that nip in at the waist and flow outward with soft, draping fabrics, you can create the perfect silhouette for an apple shape. PrettyLittleThing specialises in figure-flattering and trend-led styles to suit any body type, so you’ll find dresses that make you look and feel your best.
PrettyLittleThing Dresses for Hourglass Figures
Emphasize Your Curves
As an hourglass shape, you have a defined waistline and balanced proportions between your bust, waist, and hips. Accentuate your figure with dresses that highlight these curves. Fitted styles with cinched waists, such as the PrettyLittleThing Curve Rose Gold Sequin Ruched Midi Dress or the PrettyLittleThing Curve Khaki Ribbed Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress, are ideal for hugging your silhouette.
Draw Attention to Your Waist
Your waist is one of your best assets, so choose dresses that draw attention to it. PrettyLittleThing’s range includes stunning options with waist detailing, such as the PrettyLittleThing Petite Black Diamante Waist Midi Dress with its jewel-embellished waistband. A-line skirts that flare out from the waist, like the PrettyLittleThing Petite Mocha Belted Skater Dress, also accentuate your figure. Belted styles allow you to tighten the belt to your perfect fit.
Consider Your Vertical Line
As an hourglass, you want to create an unbroken vertical line down your body to make you appear taller and accentuate your curves. Longer, fitted dresses that skim your figure are ideal. Maxi dresses with slits, such as the PrettyLittleThing Brown Slinky Cowl Neck Maxi Dress, or midi-length bodycon dresses, such as the PrettyLittleThing Petite Khaki Ribbed Long Sleeve Midi Dress, achieve a streamlined silhouette. High necklines and lower hemlines also create the illusion of extra height.
In summary, fitted dresses that cinch at the waist, incorporate waist detailing and create a long, lean line down your figure will make the most of your hourglass curves. PrettyLittleThing offers an array of stylish, figure-flattering options to embrace your shape. Accentuating your proportions and emphasizing your waist will have you feeling confident and looking gorgeous.
