Carissa Chesanek

Every woman needs a little black dress. It is the “go to” dress whenever she has an event to go to where she needs something that fits her just right and that boosts her confidence. If you do not currently have a LBD or you do not have one that you truly love, then perhaps you need to find one that fits your shape and style a little bit better. Since every woman’s taste is different and none of us have the same exact shape, we need to get a dress that suits us perfectly.

If you have a body that lacks some curves, is very athletic built and have a long torso with no definition in your waist, then you need a dress that will fix that. Get a little black dress that will give the illusion that you have a cinched waist such as one that has a tie or a belt along the waist. An empire waist or a dress with ruching can also give off the illusion of having more of an hourglass figure.

If you have a large bust, you don’t want to cover it up completely but you don’t want to be falling out of your dress either. Stay away from plunging necklines and instead stick with a box or high neckline to create a very sophisticated look. To even things out a bit, you can wear a little black dress that has a flowing skirt instead of just being straight. This will give the illusion that both your top and bottom are equally proportioned.

A larger bottom is easy to disguise with the right LBD especially because black is so slimming. Stay away from any dress that has a lot of emphasis to the bottom such as ruching or ruffles. Instead you should stick with a straight skirt, but nothing that is too clingy. Make sure you are able to have a little breathing room. The top of the dress should be billowy, so it will bring emphasis to the bust instead of all eyes on the bottom.

If you are a woman who is blessed with curves all over then you need a dress that is fitted with a v-neck. This shouldn’t be overly tight, but fitted nicely so that the dress hugs your curves just right. You can always stick with a dress that has a little bit of a flare at the bottom as well.

If you need to try and hide your tummy, then you need a dress that will give the illusion of a small and flat stomach. To get this look, pick a dress with an empire waist because it will bring emphasis on the bust and neckline and is not tightly fitted on the tummy. You can also wear a wrap dress that is fitted but make sure that it is roomy enough so it does not fit too tight.
What woman doesn’t want to look her best? A little black dress will be able to help a woman look great and feel completely fabulous!