Q: What style of summer dresses would you recommend to flatter pettite but curvy figures when you want to wear a dress but not show off too much leg & if you want to wear with a flat sandal too?
A: I’d recommend dresses with an A-line shape to flatter a curvy figure. A-line dresses have a higher waist and more room at the hip, so they accentuate a tiny waist, helping it to look even tinier while making hips look slimmer. I don’t think these picks below show off too much leg, and would be great with either a flat or heeled sandal to dress up or down. The last dress has been seen worn on Kim Kardashian, who’s known for her curvy figure (I’m sure you didn’t me to tell you that), so if it works for her, it can work for you too.
from L to R:
Akira Herringbone Ruffle Tier Dress
2 Sisters Denim Top Chifon Skirt Strapless Dress
Tula Antik Batik Magenta Print Dress (love the belt detail on this one)
Handle With Care Mara Hoffman Ikat Dress
Wed, May 12, 2010
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