Wednesday, July 01, 2009

How to pick the most flattering 80s cocktail dresses for your body


80s cocktail dresses are sexy and sassy, and depending on which style you chose, this trend can flatter almost any body type.

Small chest: Choose a sweetheart neckline if you have a small chest. This will show some cleavage. The ruching at the bust also helps make your chest looker fuller than it really is.

Wide hips: Choose a dress with a puffy skirt, or a peplum to disguise your wide hips. A dramatic necklace with a strapless neckline with also draw the eye upwards away from your hips.

Boyish figure: a drop waist dress with instantly give you curves. Strategically places ruffles, bows and ruching also add curves. Try a dress with a large bow at the hip. or with a ruched bust.

Narrow shoulders or bottom heavy: Choose a dress with large shoulder embellishments, and a narrower skirt. This will balance out your lower half, and make your shoulders appear larger, making your waist appear smaller.

Top heavy: wear a dress with the details on the bottom half to draw the eye down. A full skirt will make you look more proportionate. Shorten the length to draw attention to your great legs.
Short torso: A drop waist dress will lengthen your body

Petite: not a problem with 80s dresses since many of them are already so short. A tulip skirt or puffy full skirt is generally very short. Wear with nude platforms for a modern look that makes your legs look longer, and you look taller.

So no matter what your shape, this is one trend you can be a part of. Easy to wear, and in fun bright colors, these 80s cocktail dresses are sure to add some sass to your night.

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