Thursday Feature - Dressing for your body shape

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing brilliantly and looking forward to yet another week nearly coming to a close - hello weekend party time!

Now, as some of you may know when I set up Fashionismyh2o one of my main motivations was to show you ordinary regular girls that no matter what the size of your budget, or the size of your clothes are, you can all find a way to look fabulous. This has lead to me coming up with the idea for a regular feature on here which will be called 'Dressing for your body shape' throughout the posts that will feature in the 'Dressing for your body shape' section I hope to help showcase how every girl can find the right items of clothing for her shape, her body and of course her bulging wardrobe.

So, today we have the first 'Dressing for your body shape' post (I'm so excited/nervous it's ridiculous) 

For this first feature I wanted to pick an item that every girl needs in her closet and therefore although it's a complete cliche it just had to be:

The Little Black Dress

So without further rambling here is my guide on Dressing for your body shape LBD style:

Shape Number One - Pear

Pear Shaped lovelies typically have a petite upper body - small chest, narrow shoulders, delicate neck and slender waist with a fuller lower body - rhythm worthy hips and larger thighs. Girls with this shape should look towards a dress that plays up your teeny waist & elegant shoulders whilst mimamizing the hip and thigh area.

Examples of Dresses that would flatter a Pear shape:

 This beautiful slinky number would perfectly proportion a Pear shape. The nipped in waist with it's elegant details allows the focal point to fall on one of a Pear shapes most flattering features - A teeny waist. Then the lovely draped skirt skims over the hips and thighs to minimize attention. The one shouldered design also showcases the elegant upper body and works to slightly broaden the shoulders creating a flatteringly balanced silhoutte.

ASOS £45.00

Or, this elegant Maxi- dress. The halter-neck neckline again gives the effect of slightly broadened shoulders, balancing out a bottom-heavy figure. Then the plunging neckline draws attention to the upper body whilst the beautiful floaty material skims the hips again hiding any problem area.

Shape Number Two - Hour- glass

Hour-glass girls are typically curvy with a defined waist, full shapely bust and hips that are equal to or slightly larger than the width of their shoulders. Girls who are hour-glass shaped are generally considered the luckiest as most clothing suits their shape. However it is important for them to make sure that they seek out structured and supportive clothing to show their curves off in the most flattering way.

Examples of dresses that would suit an hour-glass shape:

 This lovely fitted number would work wonders on an Hour-glass body. The waist is nipped in whilst the top half is structured enough to give support to a curvy chest. The length allows a flattering 'pencil' style fit which highlights perfectly the curvacious shape whilst keeping it all in check.

ASOS £40.00

Similarily this sexy number would be a must have for any hour-glass fashionista. In a similar style to the dress above it nips in at the waist and then clings flatteringly to the hips to display curves perfectly. However, the flattering pannelled material would work to keep those curves under check and in the right place. 

ASOS £62.00

Shape Number Three - Apple

Apple shaped babes generally have a full chest, little or no waist definition and a larger stomach. Legs are generally shapely and so is the rear but thanks to all weight distrubution heading to the mid-riff Apple shapes are often the most conscious girls around. To flatter an Apple shape attention needs to be drawn down to fabulous pins and disguising of the stomach area is a must. However Apple shapes should resist the temptation to drown themselves in Tent-style garments as they will only serve to make them look larger and more shapeless.

Examples of Dresses that woiuld suit an Apple Shape:

 This gorgeous fitted number may appear intimidating to Apple Shapes but thanks to the flattering 'wrap' style midriff section the 'problem area' of the stomach would largely be disguised. In addition thanks to the tapered style a waist would be created which would instantly work to even out an Apples unbalanced proportions and create a flattering look. Lastly the dress is also perfectly poised to show off those pins and make sure all eyes are on them. Right where you want them.
ASOS £21.00

This pretty little sundress would also work wonders on an Apple shape - The empire style waist works similarily to the dress above in creating a noticably smaller section of the middle which would appear waist-like and balance out proportions. The skimming flattering fabric of the dress would easily hide a larger stomach but the dress is still shaped enough to not give the illusion of a tent on legs. Talking of legs - once again on display here highlighting one of an Apples best assets. 

ASOS £65.00

Shape Number 4 - Rectangle.

Rectangle shaped ladies typically have a figure which doesn't have many curves, fairly straight up and down with a small to adverage sized chest and no real waist definition. Rectangular ladies should look to creating the illusion of curves for the most flattering effect and should also look to show off honed and toned pins.

Examples of dresses to suit  a Rectangular Shape :

 This super cute LBD would be perfect for a rectangular body shape as the bow waist detail teamed with the slight flair of the skirt below it would work towards creating a sembelance of a waist. The short length meens more leg focus - perfect for rectangular chicas and then the pretty collared detail would help to add more femininity to the less curvacious lovely.

ASOS £55.00

Lastly we have this gorgeous flirty number. This would again be spot on for a rectangular figure as the flared skirt would give the illusion of larger hips - adding valuable curves to a boyish figure. The elegant material and super cute belt would again add yet more femininity ensuring a lovely womanly look is created. ASOS £40.00

So there we are lovelies, that's me finito!

I really really really hope you find this usefull and encouraging please let me know your opinions good or bad I'd love to hear feedback.
Most importantly though beleive in yourself! You're all absolutely gorgeous and with a few sneaky tricks can achieve top notch style!