Fit and Flatter Tips
Dressing up for a a special occasion?
Sydney's Closet stocks plus size dresses to perfectly fit and flatter every shape body.
Just follows these tips so you know which style dress best shows off your curves! (Remember to measure!)
A-line Dresses
A graceful and classic design that narrows at the top then tailors close to body before flaring gently into an "A." Flatters everyone!
- Hides big hips and bottoms
- Balances entire body with bust
- Creates curves to a straight figure
- Makes you look taller and thinner
Ball gowns
A fairy-tale design favored by Cinderella with a fitted bodice and waist that falls into a poufy skirt layered with crinoline underneath. Flatters an hourglass figure with a well-proportioned waist, waist and hips.
- Hides hips
- Highlights bust
Empire
A dress cut with a high waist seams that falls directly under the bust then lows into a long, loose skirt with no defined waistline. An ideal classic Greek and Roman design that flatters a figure heavy through the middle and tummy.
- Disguises thick waistline
- Hides big tummy
- Plays up small busts
- Makes you look taller if you're petite
Princess dress
Vertical panes follow natural shape of body. Flatters the lower body.
- Minimizes hips
- Disguises tummy
- Figure-friendly: creates a long, lean look
- Smooth and flowing
Sheath
Straight, slim fit shaped closely to the body. Flatters tall and thin bodies.
- Minimizes hips
- Disguises tummy
- Perfect for well-toned figures
- Sexy and modern
Mermaid
Same as sheaths, but skirt flare outs at or below the knee. Flatters tall and thin bodies.
- Minimizes hips
- Disguises tummy
- Perfect for well-toned figures
- Sexy and modern
Be Size Wise!
- Never guess your size
- Measure carefully before you buy
- You probably wear a different size in plus size formal dresses then in everyday clothes
- Your bra size is not your bust size
- Measure wearing underwear
- Use a cloth tape measure
- Have a professional tailor or seamstress measure you or ask a friend or family
- Plan on alterations for a perfect fit
- Between dress sizes? Always go up one!
