I am an apple shape myself, and I recommend using the belt with caution. First, this works the best for women with hourglass shape and rectangle shape.įor hourglass, you are blessed with small waist, so adding a belt to the shift dress will highlight one of your best assets.įor rectangle shape, since your body type has a boyish figure and look straight up and down, adding a belt will make the shift dress look more feminine on you. This might sound like an easy trick, but there is several things I want to mention. Since a shift dress doesn’t have a lot of natural shape on its own, one of the ways to style the silhouette to give it a whole different look, is to add a belt at the waist. Jackets that are longer will drag your shape down and won’t do your body any favors. I suggest opting for a structured jacket that rests at or just above your hips in length. The great thing about adding a structured blazer over a shift dress is you are going to get the comfort of the shift dress, but the definition of a structured jacket to keep from getting too overwhelmed by the silhouette. If you feel like your shape is getting lost or looks bigger than you are naturally when wearing a shift dress, this is the styling trick for you to implement. Not sure if you need to enlist the help of a structured jacket? Throw On a Structured Jacketįor our petite women (and non-petites!) who need more structure added to their shift dress styling, structured jackets/outer layers are perfect for you to utilize.
While you’re bound to find shift dresses in various lengths, just above the knee will create an elongated effect to your body to balance out the looser fitting silhouette. This will allow you to be comfortable in the loose fit but also keep from your frame being completely overwhelmed by a fit that’s too loose. That being said, I recommend ensuring that the shift dress(es) you wear are loose, but still show the outline of your natural body shape. Remember, when you wear loose fitting clothing, it can add weight to our bodies – something NONE of us want! While the benefit of a shift dress comes from the relax, loose fit there’s a fine line to keep in mind. Here is a few tips to make shift dresses more flattering for you! Make Sure it Isn’t TOO Loose Especially for petite women! While the shorter length of a shift dress is great for a petite woman, loose fitting dresses can come with obstacles when styling a shorter frame. However, due to the fact that shift dresses are a looser silhouette, there are some styling tricks to keep in mind. So, as you can see, shift dress is a good option for most of us, because it is so accommodating. If you want to add more curves, you can try adding a belt with the shift dress, which I will talk about later. If you are a rectangle body type, shift dresses go with your natural body contour. The straight up and down silhouette of shift dresses will bring less attention to your hips and thighs. If you are a pear shape, you have wider hips and thighs. Since it is a billowy design, it is not restrictive in your chest area and you will feel more comfortable with movement. Shift dresses can balance out your curves.
SHIFT DRESS LONG FULL
If you are an hourglass shape, you have full chests and hips.
Additionally, shift dresses will draw attention to your legs, which are one of the best assets for apple body type. If you are an apple shape, you tend to gain weight on your waist and belly, and shift dress is the perfect choice to hide your midsection. In my opinion, shift dresses are universally flattering, so they work for most body types. It’s an incredibly classic silhouette, pending you opt for a shift dress in aĬlassic print/pattern/color. The great thing about shift dresses is their timelessness. What a shift dress offers is a looser fitting silhouette, rather than form fitting. Traditionally, shift dresses began as sleeveless dresses, however you will likely find shift dresses in short, long and even off the shoulder sleeve styles.
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