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The Little Black Dress How To Pick the "LBD" For Your Body Type By Soneca Guadara
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o list of basics is complete without the ubiquitous “little black dress,” or LBD. A simple black shift can be accessorized in so many ways; it’s really like having a closet full of dresses. Tips to help you purchase the right dress starts with knowing what type of body shape you have and what looks good on you. For starters, when picking a dress, you need to ask yourself if there is any part of your body you would like to show off or hide.
Apple Shape A wrap dress or rouching. This type of dress flatters this body shape. Hourglass Cinch the waist and mirror what you have on the top with below the waist. For instance, if it’s wide on the top, then it should be wide on the bottom.
Pear Shape You want to create balance, more width on top and skim the hips. You want a look that cinches at the waist.
Triangle Shape with a Rectangle Shape The key is to make your waist stand out. You want to add a belt to create balance between the top half and bottom half.
Inverted Triangle You want something that is narrow at the shoulders such as a halter style top. Wider at the hips and again cinched at the waist.
Once you know what your body type is you want to pick something that is comfortable. The key is to avoid excessive decorations, such as lace, sequins or flowery applications. Simple is better, no matter if the dress is long or short. Keep it simple.
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