Big Hips and Thighs
The easiest way to balance a bottom-heavy figure is to choose a dress that skims over the lower half of the body. This dress features a silk texture and prett print, paired with a plunging neckline to show off the face, shoulders and bust.
Flabby Arms
Don't worry: you don't have to look matronly to cover up flabby arms. The trick is to keep the sexy element with a pretty lantern sleeve like this brocade dress.
Petite
Go ahead and wear trendy looks, like this Gap trapeze dress... but avoid too-cutesy looks (like puffed sleeves) so you won't look little girlish.
Plus Size
Just because your figure has curves doesn't mean you can't enjoy a pretty party dress. Show some skin and enjoy the draping capabilities of jersey in sexy dress with sequin trim.
Unattractive Legs
Don't want to show off your legs? You can still look gorgeous in a dress, instead of hiding your legs in pants. Try wearing a longer skirt (midcalf or longer). This lacy dress gives you extra coverage but plenty of sensual appeal through use of luxe color and fabric.
Wide Shoulders
You don't need to hide your upper body if you have wide shoulders. Instead, look for body-balancing details on bottom, like a wide ruffled hem and long ruffled sleeves like on this dress. Avoid puffy sleeves or voluminous tops paired with slim bottoms that will exaggerate your shoulder width.
Thick Waist Disguise a thick waist by either raising or lowering the waistline. This dreamy cocktail dress. takes a raised waist approach and gets its flattery from the oversized bow. A drop-waist dress, which hits somewhere around the hipbones, is another good alternative for disguising a thick waist.
Full Bust
Balance a top-heavy figure by opting for the most flattering neckline for the full bust: the V-neck or plunging neckline. This Anne Klein dress features a flowing fuller skirt to balance a fuller bust. Look for fabrics that skim, but aren't clingy or too stiff. Also, avoid ornate necklines, embellished bodices and blouson styles.
Small Bust
Most clothing actually hangs better on women with smaller busts, but if you want to add more volume up top look for embellishment or fullness on the bust, like this gathered bodice dress from Betsy & Adam
