Which Dress is Best For You?

Shopping for a prom dress may start out as being fun and exciting, but it may end up being a drag—especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Most girls don’t know that it’s not only the prom dress that matters; it’s also the way the dress fits your body. That’s why your favorite celebrities spend a fortune and hire personal fashion stylists to help them find the right evening dresses and gowns for all their special events. The good news is that you don’t need to spend hundreds and thousands of dollars for professional help. Just follow our tips and you’ll know what to look for when you go shopping. This will help you save time and energy. Focus on the styles that would best suit your body and you’re bound to turn some heads at Prom 2009.

What’s Your Body Type?

First, figure out your body type. Are you thin and tall, petite, full, hourglass, or athletic? Is your body pear or apple-shaped? Do you have broad or narrow shoulders? Are you small or big-busted? These may seem like many questions, but if you want that perfect-fitting prom dress, it’s best that you take a good look at your body. These factors make a difference. Not all shapes look good in the same clothes. A gown that is great for a tall and thin person may overwhelm a petite person or make them look much shorter than they really are. Certain prom dresses will enhance your features. They can make you look taller, thinner, more proportional, and more. You’d be surprised.

Height and Frame

If you’re having a hard time determining your body, you are not alone. Not all things about your body are obvious. Therefore, consider a few factors to determine your type. A tall and thin person measures 5’6” or taller. This person is on the lanky side and not curvy. Her shoulder width is rather equal to her hip width. A person stands at 5’3” or shorter. She is not very curvy and has a small frame. There are special silhouettes of prom dresses that would best fit these body types, as well as others. Height and frame size are not the only things that matter when it comes to choosing that magical evening gown or dress.

Shape

The overall shape of the body also matters. There are pear shapes, apple shapes, athletic shapes, full figures, and hourglasses. All of these shapes need special consideration when it comes to prom dresses. Pear-shaped bodies can be tall or short, but they are always heavy at the bottom. Their upper body is small, while their thighs, hips, and bottoms are proportionally large. Apple-shaped figures can also be short or tall. They, however, are thick at the mid-section. Their problem spots are their tummies and waists. Hourglass, full-figured, and athletic girls can also be tall or short. Hourglass shapes have a narrow waist, curvy hips and bottom, and a medium to large bust, while full-figured girls have large frames and are heavy all around with curves. Athletic girls, on the other hand, have no curves and are rather straight all over. They have broad shoulders and a toned physique.

Bust and Shoulders

As you probably notice, the shoulders and bust play a big role in determining body type. You need to consider these body parts while shopping for that ideal prom dress Big-busted girls wear a C cup or larger, while small-busted girls opt for an A-cup at most. . If you are big-busted, you are all too aware of shopping dilemmas connected to finding dresses that work well on top. Small-busted girls have problems as well, but they can always choose to wear padded bras. Besides the bust, shoulders should also be considered while looking for prom dresses. Shoulders can be broad or narrow. They help determine the proportionality of a body and are compared to the width of the waist and hips. Luckily, there are solutions to all body issues. You can surely find a knockout dress for Prom 2009.