Wedding Season has Arrived!

Part 1 of 3

Struggling to know what to wear to a wedding?

Be-hold: the ultimate waist-whittling, leg lengthening, tush minimizing super guide for dressing your body to look its very best.

The Challenge: Tummy
Dresses that Flatter: Shifts, styles with gathers or draping around the stomach; wrap dresses

Iconic Diane Von Furstenburg Wrap Dress

Skirts that Flatter: High-waisted styles; A-lines; wide, flat waistbands free of details
Tops that Flatter: Nipped-in jackets; shaped tunics; wrap tops; draped open cardigans; longer tops that are ruched or gathered.

The Challenge: Straight Figure
Dresses that Flatter: Defined waistlines; peplums; shifts with darts at the bust; strapless necklines; trumpet shapes; wrap dresses.

Strapless Peplum Dress from Francesca's
www.francescas.com

Skirts that Flatter: Full or pleated styles; high-waisted pencil skirts; midis (calf length) and maxis; tulip skirts
Tops that Flatter: Neckline embellishments; V-necks; halters; fitted or peplum jackets; shaped tops

The Challenge: Full Hips and Thighs
Dresses that Flatter: A-lines; shift dresses with wide necklines; 1950's-inspired fir-and-flare styles; wrap dresses.

                                                    1950's Inspired Dress from Bettie Page
                                                          www.bettiepageclothing.com


Skirts that Flatter: Straight skirts; structured A-lines; trumpet shapes; inverted-pleat skirts.
Tops that Flatter: Cropped jackets; A-line coats; hip-length shirts that accentuate the waist; boatnecks; strong shoulder lines.

The Challenge: Large Bust
Dresses that Flatter: Shifts; sheaths; drop-waist dresses; open necklines; wrap dresses (yes, again!).

                                                          Calvin Klein Sheath Dress

Skirts that Flatter: Pencil skirts; A-lines with a defined waistline; waistbands that sit low on the hips.
Tops that Flatter: V-necks; scoop necks; square necks; long, tailored, or fitted tops and jackets.

Hopefully these were some helpful hints when looking for appropriate wedding attire. Next week I'll be posting One Dress, Two Minnesotan Weddings (snow to sunshine)! When you are on a budget and can't afford to buy a new dress for every single wedding or occasion I'll show you some simple ways to make the same dress look completely different!

Alison