The Best Party Dresses for Your Shape
Party Dresses For Your Body Shape
A Miraculous Full-Body Sleek-Over
As Ashley Shelton, 23, learned, fitted frocks can be chic on larger frames; they just shouldn't be second-skin tight.
A Sexy Wrapdress
David Meister, sizes 14W-24W, $330, Davidmeister.com.
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Great on Plus Sizes - Simply Belted
Alex Marie, sizes 14W-24W, $139, Dillards.com.
Low-Cut Neckline
Kiyonna, sizes 0X-5X, $126, Kiyonna.com.
Darker Fabric
Woman Within, sizes 12W-28W, $70-$80, Onestopplus.com.
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Little-Girl Body No Longer
At 5'4", Malathip Kriheli, 31, wanted more: more height, more curves, more body. The fix? This strapless style and a pair of seriously high heels!
Sash-Waist Looks
Banana Republic dress, sizes 0P-14P, 0-14, $150, Bananarepublic.com.
Elie Tahari sash, $128, Elietahari.com for stores.
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Pretty on Petite Figures - High Shine
Calvin Klein, sizes 2P-14P, 2-16, $159, select Macy's, 800-343-0121
A Daring Mini
Ann Taylor, sizes 0P-10P, 0-10, $158, Anntaylor.com.
A Curve-Hugging Cut
Michael Michael Kors, sizes petite P-L, XS-XL, 1X-3X, $150, Nordstrom.com.
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Hip-Flattering Magic Tricks
Tina-Gaye Bernard, 32, wanted to balance her upper and lower body. Best on her classic pear shape: a swingy skirt that doesn't cling anywhere.
All One Color
Shoshanna, sizes 0-12, $340, at Urban Chic, Washington, D.C., 202-338-5398.
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Perfect on Pear Shapes - A Girly Halter
Victoria's Secret Catalogue, sizes 0-14, $148, Victoriassecret.com.
A Sweet Strapless
American Eagle Outfitters, sizes 00-18, $70, Ae.com.
Floaty Chiffon
The Limited, sizes 0-14, $90, Thelimited.com.
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The No-Surgery Boob Reduction
Amanda Adler, 27, was tired of major cleavage. For a more covered-up fit, she went with supportive straps-a must if you're more than a C-cup.
Love That Hourglass Shape!
Isabella Oliver 365, sizes 0-14, $229, Isabellaoliver.com.
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Nice on Busty Figures - A Smaller Print
Frock! by Tracy Reese, sizes 0-12, $200, Sugarcube, Philadelphia, 215-238-0825
A One-Shoulder
Juicy Couture, sizes 0-14, $278, Juicy Couture, NYC, 646-336-8151.
A ScoopNeck
Target Limited Edition, sizes 0-14, $40, Target.com.
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xbeachgirly86x, 12-08-2009, 4:14PM
I GUESS I PICKED THE RIGHT DRESS THIS SEASON MINE LOOKS LIKE THE 2 OIC EXCEPT IT IS ROYAL BLUE ON THE TOP AND BLACK ON THE BOTTOM
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