Evening Dress Selection According to Body Type

While bodies are very different, you would usually fit into a specific body shape. Body shapes are defined by certain features and dressing for these different types of measurements can help ensure that a woman both looks and feels her very best! The following is a look at different body types and how to correctly purchase an evening dress according to this specific shape!

What Body Type Am I?

Apple Body Type

Also referred to as a round or circular body shape, the apple body type is characterised by measurements that are fairly uniform, with the hips, shoulders bust and an undefined waist. These body shapes often mean that your shoulders and hips are slightly more narrow compared to the rest of your body and many people with this body shape choose to wear long dresses with an a-line or empire cut. These types of styles hide what you do not want to be seen and accentuate your best features, helping to ensure that you look and feel like a million bucks! If you have an apple body type, either of these styles or similar cuts would be the perfect solution if you are looking for an evening dress!

Busty Body Type

Busty body types refer to body shapes that are heavier on the top and smaller on the bottom. When it comes to finding an evening dress for bustier women, it is all about the neckline! These body types generally look better with v-line necks that fit and shape the bust, holding everything together and keeping you comfortable. While these kinds of evening dresses accentuate the bust line, they do so in a comfortable way, making sure to show off your best features without you being uncomfortable!

Hourglass Body Type

An hourglass body type figure is similar to those who have a busty figure, but they are generally smaller in the bottom than busty women. Many women with this type of figure prefer to wear form-fitting evening dresses that are tight, accentuating the vivacious curves that are associated with this kind of body type! The reason why women with this figure prefer to wear tighter-fitting dresses is that it accentuates their curves and works to elongate the body, making them seem taller than they are.

Pear Body Type

The pear body type is considered to be a figure that has wide hips with a smaller bust and shoulder size. If you are a woman who has a slim upper half with wider hips and legs, you more than likely have a pear-shaped figure. These types of body shapes generally look best with an a-line skirt that falls from the hips rather than clinging to them with a tighter bust and shoulder fit. Fit and flare style evening dresses are also popular as they are also known to flare out at the waist as opposed to clinging and accentuating this region of the body.

Petite Body Type

When women hear the word petite, they often think that this refers to weight. This is untrue and when we speak about petite people in the fashion industry, we are generally referring to stature and height. A woman with a petite body type is generally quite short, though they can come in a wide range of sizes. When it comes to evening dresses for women that are petite, generally a higher waistline that is belted is the type of dress to accentuate the right features. This gives the illusion of them being taller, and paired with the right heels, this kind of dress can look stunning on women with this body type! Long sleeve evening dresses can also give the appearance of being longer and taller, so if you are looking for a formal evening dress for winter, this would be a great consideration to make.

Slender Body Type

The slender body type refers to women with smaller shoulders, hips, and legs and are considered to be straight forms. Mermaid-style evening dresses are beautiful for women with this body shape as it accentuates the best features of the body while still giving the illusion of the woman being a bit taller than she is. Along with fit and flare styles, ball gowns are also a great style for women with this body type, as the waistline accentuates the woman's small frame while flaring out and giving them a beautiful figure and shape!

Rectangular Body Type

Women with a rectangular body type have fewer curves than most body shapes, with the shoulders and waist being a similar width. These body types are usually associated with a woman having very long legs! One of the most important things to think about with this shape is that you want to accentuate the best features, which are the legs. Women with this body shape often go for evening dresses with a slit down the side and an accentuated hip line, showing off the curve of the hip. Rectangular body types can be harder to dress for as the body is generally quite straight, with few curves. This is why it is important to accentuate the hip line with a low cut, as this can create a curve on women with this body shape!

Oval Body Type

An oval body shape refers to women who are larger in the chest and stomach area, with a waist that is not as defined. The hips and shoulders are generally proportioned to the size of the woman, and they are very similar to the diamond shape following. Women with these kinds of body types are generally better suited to more flowing evening dresses, ones that accentuate the bust but then follow on from there. This high waist gives the illusion of elongated legs with a focus on the bust. Many women wearing this shape tend to wear sweetheart necklines and can sometimes even wear long sleeves as this helps with supporting the upper body.

Diamond Body Type

The diamond body type is generally associated with a shape that has little definition around the waist, with a smaller bust and legs with a larger and wider midsection. To ensure that you are looking your best if you happen to have this body type, we recommend evening dresses that accentuate the waist, as this can help to balance out your silhouette. You can also have a plunging neckline that draws attention to the bust, shoulders and eyes, off the shoulder looks work well for this purpose.

What are the Models and Prices of Gizia Evening Dresses?

When it comes to picking out the perfect dress to wear to an event or function, Gizia evening dresses are beautiful! As you can see above, there are many different body shapes that suit different styles of dresses. We here at Gizia offer a wide selection of evening gowns to ensure that each of our customers is able to find the perfect dress to suit their body shape and style! These dresses come in a wide range of different styles, and colours and also come in at different price points, ensuring that there is a dress within just about everyone's budget.