Black dresses can make you look slim and elegant
Elegant and slim in black
All women have certain body features that they would like to hide. Black dresses are not only elegant and ‘safe’ solutions, when you don’t know what to wear. They are also ideal for hiding less flattering body features and making you look slim. But what should you look for when shopping for black dresses? And which shape of black dress will suit your body type best? This article will give you some tips on how to buy black dresses that suit the two most common body types in women: Pear shape and apple shape.
Pear shape
If your hips are wider than your shoulders and your thighs are round, your body type is ‘pear shape’. Black dresses can be especially flattering for this body type, since the color black makes you look slimmer (in contrast to many patterns and bright colors).
Avoid dresses that are too tight – especially around the hips. Black dresses that are fitted in the top and widen out from the waistline down draw attention away from your hips and thighs. Although many black dresses are quite short, it would be better for you to stick to a dress length either right above, at or under your knee. Avoid mini skirts.
The top of the dress is important because you want to draw attention to the upper part of your body. Black dresses are often designed to be fitted in the top – neither too tight or too loose. This is ideal. Would you like to draw attention to your face, then choose a V-neck. If your shoulders and arms are pretty, consider choosing sleeveless or strapless black dresses to show them off.
Apple shape
The apple shape is more ‘top heavy’ than the pear shape – often with a larger bust and slimmer legs. Finding dresses that suit the apple shape can be a little difficult, but the trick is to choose dresses that accentuate your two best features – slim legs and large bust – without overdoing it. Again, black is a good color.
Avoid dresses that are too baggy (hide your slim legs and make you look too heavy) and dresses that are too tight (make legs look too slim and bust too big). Sleeveless, fitted sheath dresses or strapless dresses with corseted tops are probably the best choice of black dresses for the apple shape. A-line dresses are also good for creating a waistline and giving you a feminine hour-glass shape. Necklines for black dresses that suit the apple shape include V-neck and boatneck.
Shopping for dresses can be a frustrating business – especially if your body type makes it a challenge to find that ‘perfect fit’. But with patience and proper guidance you can succeed in finding that little black dress that makes you look elegant and slim.
