Summer is nearly here and shops across the country are filling up with the latest examples of fashionable summer dresses. Some of us hail this news with joy, others with dread. Those of us who welcome this trend with gritted teeth do so because we believe that dresses do not flatter our figures. This, however, is not true, regardless of your shape or size, you can find a flattering dress; you just need to know how.

Here we will look at some of the latest fashions in women’s dresses and explain which body shapes they flatter. We hope that you will find this article informative and helpful.

Wrap Dresses

This style of dress is the diplomat amongst dresses, because it flatters all body shapes. For this reason, wrap dresses are very popular and designers love to update them each season. Whether you are tall, short, thin, or curvy, the wrap dress will create the perfect silhouette.

Smock Dresses

Perfect for women who have women with a boy shape or an apple shape because they add fullness around the bust and tummy. Hourglass figures and women with a large bust but small hips should avoid this style of dress, as they will accentuate all the wrong features.

Empire Dresses

Empire dresses are great for flattering the feminine form, particularly the hourglass shape, and those who are top-heavy. This style of dress is particularly great for shorter women as they elongate the legs and give the impression of height. Empire dresses are also good for apple shapes, as they tend to pull in the tummy. Those women who have a boy shape should opt for an alternative dress that adds volume around the bust and the hips too.