How to Pick The Best Dress for your Body Type

Teri Jon prioritizes creating the most flattering styles for every body type. We’ve created a step by step guide to help you. Find the best dress for your shape below!

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If your hips are wider than your shoulders, your body type is a PEAR.

Draw attention to your best assets, with necklines that accentuate your shoulders and dresses which show off your waistline.

-A-line dresses are designed with skirts that have volume which will create an hourglass illusion.

-Fit and flare dresses emphasize the waist and create a balanced silhouette.

-Off the Shoulder styles broaden the shoulders and create a more balanced look with the hips.

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If your bust and hips are wider than your waist, your body type is HOURGLASS.

Highlight your curves – don’t hide them! Choose dresses with a fitted top half and a fuller dress bottom to hug your waist without adding any bulk.

-Bodycon dresses hug the curves and emphasize the shape.

-Mermaid dresses are fitted and will accentuate your curves.

-Wrap dresses highlight the narrowest part of your body and enhance your natural curves.

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If your full-figured with curves all around, your body type is PLUS SIZE.

Show off your beautiful body in figure flattering silhouettes. Pick styles which balance your proportions, and select high-quality fabrics to hug you in all the right places.

-A-Line dresses will create a balanced silhouette that flatters the body.

-Empire Waist dresses elongate the body and draws attention upward.

-Maxi dresses elongate the body and offer a comfortable yet chic look.

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If you carry weight around your midsection with a slimmer bottom half, your body type is APPLE.

Lengthen your body and minimize your mid-section by showing off your arms and legs. Pick styles with crew necklines and hemlines at the knee to balance your figure.

-Empire Waist dresses will draw attention away from the midsection and creating a longer, leaner look.

-A-Line dresses flare our from the waist, skimming over the midsection and creating a balanced silhouette.

-Fit and flare dresses create an hourglass effect by emphasizing the waist and flaring out over the hips, balancing the upper and lower body.

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If you have balanced proportions and minimal curves, your body type is RECTANGLE.

Pick dresses that will create an illusion of curves and define the waist.

-Wrap dresses with ties, cinch at the waist to create an hourglass figure.

-Sheath dresses will lay smoothly on your figure. You can go for contrasting colors and patterns to add interest.

-Column dresses with ruffles or peplums create volume, and will enhance your overall shape.

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If you are unsure about your body type or have any questions, you can book a complimentary consultation with a stylist!

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