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Going out dresses to suit your shape

The party season is the time to let your hair down and glam up so here is a guide to help you do just that, no matter what your body shape. Athletic shapes are very lucky as the latest one shoulder party dresses with pleats and jewel details will suit you down to the ground. Pleating around the bust and hip areas attracts attention and creates the illusion of curves, giving you a very feminine silhouette and jewel detailing on the one shoulder strap or sleeve widens the shoulders and in doing so narrows the waist and creates gorgeous curves.

Boyish figures should be loving the latest ruffle hem dresses and loose fitting shift dresses with long sleeves in floaty chiffon as both these styles are flirty and girly and hide straight up and down shapes perfectly. Equally, a sequin detail bodycon dress with detail around the bust will create the illusion of curves and make you feel ultra sexy whatever the occasion.

Pear shaped figures should steer clear of the body con dress and instead embrace empire line maxi dresses and loose fitting tunic dresses with long sleeves to balance out the figure. Going out dresses with shoulder detailing or padding will help to draw the eye outwards at the top half of the body which will serve to balance out broader hips and bottoms and layered chiffons and lightweight cottons will skim curves without clinging to problem areas.

Big busts need to be kept neat, tidy and supported and empire line going out dresses and maxi dresses can do just that. Dresses need to lift and support the bust but also skim the rest of the body so as not to draw attention to a small waist which will serve to emphasise a big bust. Choose natural materials that are double lined as these will skim rather than cling and allow you to wear shapewear and a good bra without unsightly seams showing through.

Fuller figures are in luck because this season is all about the hourglass silhouette and Mad Men inspired shapes. Choose going out dresses that emphasise your slimmest part, whether this is just under the bust (empire line) or the waist line and keep the pattern simple or the colour neutral. This season’s colours (deep purples, camels and khakis) work well for fuller figures as they are striking without being garish or unflattering.

Petite figures can wear just about anything but if you’re going for a patterned maxi dress, make sure the pattern is made up of small shapes as large patterns can drown small figures. Emphasise curves with shoulder detail, waist belts and long sleeves and accessorise to your heart’s content!

Choose from the latest going out dresses and maxi dresses online and get the best prices too.

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Womens O’Neill 1952 Dress $64 1952 Dress

Womens Billabong Charity Dress $39.5 Charity Dress

Womens Billabong Odom Dress $44 Odom Dress

Womens Quiksilver Women’s Sailing Dress $39.5 Sailing Dress

Womens Hurley Scuttle Dress $39.5 Scuttle Dress is from Hurley. This dress is smooth and sexy. You go girl!

Womens Roxy Petal Storm Dress $54.5 Petal Storm Dress

Womens Billabong Tinsley Dress $48 Go tropical in the Tinsley Dress from Billabong.

Womens Billabong Jessa Dress $39.5 Transition into spring with the Jessa Dress from Billabong.

Womens Volcom Southside Dress $49.5 Pleated dress with an aztec influence from Volcom. 

Womens O’Neill Honalula Dress $39.5 The Honalula Dress is simple and sweet from O’Neill.

Womens Roxy Pretty View Dress $44.5 Pretty View Dress by Roxy is truly a nautical inspired dress made for comfort. It’s great for a grab and go dress.

Womens Islanders Girl Tube Floral Dress $36 Tube Floral Dress

Womens Islanders Girl Painted Maxi Dress $46 Painted Maxi Dress

Womens Flying Tomato Printed Halter Maxi Dress $44 Printed Halter Maxi Dress

Womens Flying Tomato Printed Tube Dress $39.5 Printed Tube Dress

Womens Flying Tomato Printed Peasant Dress $42 Printed Peasant Dress

Womens Islanders Girl Tube Stripe Maxi Dress $40 Tube Stripe Maxi Dress

Womens Islanders Girl Tube Dress w/ Ruffle $40 Tube Dress w/ Ruffle

Womens Islanders Girl Sleeveless Print Maxi Dress $42 Sleeveless Print Maxi Dress