Dress Review, Guide, Tips & Tricks

Marie Claire, Dec, 2001

BLACK DRESSES TO SUIT YOUR SHAPE FOR UNDER $100

enhance bust

AVOID

tight, low necklines that reveal a small bust.

TRY

creating curves with a cowlneck that drapes loosely over bust.

Dress, Necessary Objects by Ady Gluck-Frankel, $58.

reduce hips

AVOID

body-hugging silhouettes that accentuate full hips.

TRY

full-skirted dresses with one bare shoulder to draw eyes up.

Dress, H&M, $29.

slim down

AVOID

fabrics that pull and cling to your shape.

TRY

a wrap-front shirtdress that skims and flatters curves.

Dress, COG, $79.99

hide thighs

AVOID

supper-short minis worn tight across legs.

TRY

a lengthier hem and halter cut to balance out lower body.

Dress, Esprit, $59.

Bibliography for "Figure fixers - tips on dressing to suit your figure"
"Figure fixers - tips on dressing to suit your figure". Marie Claire. Dec 2001. FindArticles.com. 19 Jun. 2007. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KNI/is_12_8/ai_80233950

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