The Wrap Dress... for your shape Posted by Unknown | Monday, April 22

The wrap dress has been deemed the most flattering and comfortable type of dress for many years. I have in fact rocked several wrap dresses in my day, but have found there is no such thing as "one style fits all," even with an easy and accessible shape like this, you are still dressing for your body type. Hopefully by now, you know what body type you are, but if your not sure or need a refresher you can read about it here when I posted about the little black dress. 

Here are a few tips when searching for your go to wrap dress:

1. Understand your shape as it is right now. Not how it used to be in college, or how it was after you had a baby, or when you ran that 10K. What is your shape today, and how can you play up your best assets. 

2. Try on, try on try on. Even expert stylists don't know exactly what wardrobe will look like until the model or client tries it on. This processes becomes easier, the more comfortable you are with your body and learn the shapes that flatter most. 

3. Remember to fit the smallest part of your body.  

Athletic shape, you are fit, lean, and usually have a smaller chest. You want to focus on giving a nice line across the shoulder, allowing a v at the neck, and really emphasizing right under the chest, creating an hourglass shape.  

Bootylicious is my word for the pear shape, as I really wouldn't want to be compared to a pear rather embrace that I have a booty and make it look fantastic! This body type is typically smaller up top, which allows for tank top straps, or A line type styles. Really fitted at the waist line and then a bit more fullness on the bottom. Again, giving that hourglass and focusing the eye on that tiny waistline. 

Petite, this is actually one of the harder body types to style, as you need to avoid bulky materials and fabrics.  Keeping it simple with small print and details will allow you to look womanly.  Even though you are able to fit into more youthful styles, you still need to make smart choices.

Long and lean body types typically have longer torso's and legs. This can be a problem when looking for shorter style dresses. You would look amazing in a longer to the knee or right below fitted style with a wrap tie, but I wanted to give you a shorter option as well.  This dress has some detailing with the pockets and the small ruffle which will allow room for a longer torso. Also be prepared to grab a fun colored tight or legging as sometimes the length becomes tricky. 

If you are curvy your goal is to synch that waist allowing for a balance between a broader shoulder, large chest and a curvy hip line. Look for the v neck or a nice neckline showing the collar bones and a small amount of cleavage. Narrow at the waist and then a fitted bottom skimming the hip and thigh to really accentuate your shape.  Be careful, you can easily add unnecessary bulk by choosing wrong fabrics and styles. 

The Wrap Dress by ahndeamay featuring halter top dresses