What Dresses are Flattering for Slender Figures?
What to Wear:When choosing dresses for slender figures, the main objective should be to select styles that highlight your long lean figure, while providing the illusion of curves or volume where needed. A long prom gown with a fitted bodice and beautiful mermaid skirt is a great way to add volume and achieve a shapely profile. Try a slender dress with a scoop or sweetheart neckline to help add curves, or an asymmetrical neckline dress to draw attention upward. Long prom dresses with slits can provide an alluring look and a sneak peek at your long legs. A trendy short prom dress with a ruched bodice is sure to add volume to your look. Textured designs, print dresses, and details like ruffle accents and tiered skirts add dimension to your thin frame. Use slender dresses with color blocks to help define your body and choose petite prom dresses with natural waists to emphasize your thin waistline. Embrace your good fortune, as many ladies desire a long lean frame and the options are endless when dressing a slender figure!
What to Avoid:Remember, the focus is to accentuate your thin frame and choose a formal dress designed to help add the illusion of curves and provide an overall shapely silhouette. If your bustline is an area you prefer not to accentuate, avoid prom dresses or homecoming dresses with spaghetti straps, as skinny spaghetti straps often tend to draw attention upward and accentuate the bustline. Avoid shift or loose-fitting dresses, as they can overwhelm a slim figure. You may also want to consider that prom or semi-formal party dresses with pencil skirts, slim-fitted skirts, and vertical patterns or stripes are visually elongating and can cause you to appear even longer.
