Hiding Flaws

   Do you want to avoid any flaws of your figure? If you want more curves you should look a bit more voluptuous in a dress that's either a fitted sheath style or an A-line that gives the appearance of curves, but also help to accentuate your slender figure. Skip dresses that are strapless which tends to make the shoulder and neck areas appear even thinner. If you want to downplay your hips you should choose ball gowns or full-skirted style dresses that make the waist appear thinner and also hide larger hips. Avoid any style that's form-fitting or that features a V-neckline, which causes the eyes to look downward making the hip area appear wider. If you want to minimize the bust you should again strictly avoid dresses with V-necklines and look for those that feature a halter, sweetheart, or scoop-neckline that will help to accentuate the shoulders and minimize larger bust lines. You have also to steer clear of dresses covered in embellishments or busy styles that tend to make the chest appear bigger, as well as "fussier" fabrics such as velvets, taffeta, organza or organdy. If you want to correct a large backside figure you should avoid anything in clingy material or dresses in the sheath style, and choose from full-skirted gowns and dresses that will help to hide both your bottom and hips, if needed. Dresses with form-fitting bodices are also perfect for creating that enviable hourglass figure. If you want to minimize a pear-shaped body, style ball gowns with fitted bodices are great for concealing a heavier bottom and accentuating a shapely waist and bust line. If you want to camouflage your arms at your slim figure you should choose dresses with sweetheart necklines, which help draw the eye to the bust and away from the arms. You'll obviously want to stay away from strapless dresses or those with thin spaghetti straps and instead opt for those with short to medium length sleeves or those with lacey or silky see-through sleeves. If you really must have a strapless gown, choose one that comes with an accompanying scarf or wrap, or buy one that matches your dress or enhances your figure.