It's All About The Dress!

If you haven't noticed, Spring and Summer are all about the DRESS. And the good news is, dresses can be found for any body shape- finally! With the bold colors of this season and the mix of floral and stripe prints, my only advice is to be sure you know the colors and patterns that will work best for your skin tone, skin texture and your body shape. Not everyone can wear every pattern and color! (That's why that dress you bought last year on final sale is still hanging in your closet!) If you're not sure, contact me for a quick analysis or to head out on a personal shopping trip. 

Here are some of my favorite dresses for the Season, one for each body type!

HOURGLASS

This yellow floral wrap dress from Macy's is perfect for any hourglass or curvy shape. It's medium print is just bold enough to avoid over accentuating the curves!

PEAR / TRIANGLE

This dress is also from Macy's and is great for a Pear or Triangle shape. The pattern is a mix of small and larger floral print, but the flowers get smaller in the skirt, which will help to minimize a Pear's lower half, and keep more attention at the top half. The narrow straps and v-neck will also help to draw attention to the top.

RECTANGLE

This Polka Dot Shirt Dress from Express is perfect for Summer, and perfect for a Rectangle body shape. The v-neck creates a wonderful focal point, and the belt cinched around the waist creates an illusion of curves- just what a rectangle shape wants! 

ROUND

This sleeveless A-line dress by ALYX from JCP is great for rounder shapes! The pattern is right on trend, and all points lead to the waistline to help define it. It has an elastic waistline and just the right amount of stretch for comfort, yet is sophisticated enough to drape an open front cardigan or blazer to carry this outfit through to the night.  The v-neck helps draw attention to the bust line, which is great for round shapes. Wear a great bracelet and shoes to also draw attention to your wrists and ankles!

INVERTED TRIANGLE

Those who have shoulders broader than their hips and lower half have the shape of an upside down triangle. This White Cotton Eyelet Wrap Dress from Ann Taylor is perfect for your shape! It helps to create an illusion of balanced proportions, helping the lower half to look as wide as the top half. The wider v-neck and cross over style also helps to draw attention in, instead of out to the shoulders. 

Contact CG Consulting learn about our Spring and Summer Personal Shopping Sessions and Group Fashion Parties! Book by Memorial Day and enjoy special savings!