Dresses are flattering for all figures – You can use them to pinch in your waists, hide those bits you’d rather keep under wraps, and accentuate our favorite parts. Dress lengths, shapes, and styles can be used to make you look taller, slimmer, bustier, or more balanced, and you know what? They’re comfortable, and practical and can make us feel great. Read on to find out more about different types of dress length and which ones are best suited to your shape; we will look at the right dress lengths for short women, styles for curvy women, and shapes for those hourglass figures.
Mini dresses
The first – and the shortest – of the dress lengths to consider is the mini dress. Although not always suitable for formal occasions, they are one of the most flattering hem lengths for most shapes and sizes. If you like your legs, whether you have an hourglass figure, an apple-shaped frame, or you’re athletic, you can pull off this look beautifully. Shift dresses are cool and can look either cute or sophisticated, depending on the look you go for.
A mini dress with a high neck will help to elongate your frame and if the pattern is fresh and bright; this will be the perfect style and dress length for short women as it will lengthen your legs and ensure you meet that all-important rule of 2/3 – 1/3 when styling. If you’re embracing the late summer vibe or want to brighten up an autumnal cocktail party, print mini dresses are super cute and the off-the-shoulder look is perfect for those of us with an apple-shaped figure.
Knee length dresses
Ideal for apple shapes and athletic builds, as well as petite women (those of us under 5’ 3” are classed as petite), knee length dresses for women can be dressed up for a summer party or dinner and are perfect as work wear.
Midi dresses
If you’re wondering about dress lengths for short women, then the midi dress is the only one we recommend that you avoid, as it will cut you off at the calf rather than elongating your figure. Ideal, however, for apple or pear-shaped women and hourglass figures; hemlines that sit beneath your knee will elongate your frame and make you appear slimmer through the hip and thigh area – if that’s what you’re after.
Maxi dresses
Who doesn’t love a maxi dress? If you’re apple-shaped, then opt for a lower neckline or a strapless maxi dress length to balance your figure. Hourglass and petite women should add a belt to very flowy dresses or opt for an empire shape like these beautiful blue floral dresses.
Whatever your preference in dress lengths and style, Satisfashion Ug has you covered with daily style inspo – whether you want to find a wrap dress to accentuate your waist or the right dress lengths for short women, check out our page for daily fashion posts for a range of dresses for women to find your next look.
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