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Knowing what types of dresses flatter your figure is essential for pulling off any look with style. If you want to stay stylish and fashionable season after season, make sure you’re wearing a dress that is designed for your body type and accentuates your best features. Some dresses are simply a better match for pear shapes or apple shapes, while others will be a better match for hourglass figures and boyish figures. Take some time to look at the season’s hottest trends and styles to find a dress that really fits your body type.

Here are some dresses for different body shapes and sizes:

Baby Doll Dresses

Baby doll dresses are basically a shorter version of an empire waist dress and often look like a nightie or negligee. These dresses can be accented with bows, ruffles, and ribbons, and come in a variety of necklines. Baby doll dresses are great for lengthening the legs and hiding a bigger tummy. If you’re apple shaped or shorter, this could be a great dress style for you.

Flapper Dress

Flapper dresses have just come back into fashion and can be a great match for those with leaner, more boyish figures. The straight lines and loose fitting will hide some flaws, but it’s not a good match for larger or heavier women who need a more fitted style instead. Flapper dresses have a drop waist so they won’t create any curves.

Empire Waist Dresses

This can be a good match for those with larger tummies and even for women with hourglass figures. The empire waist dress can create a more feminine look and is very high-waisted. Try this dress with a deep V-neckline or a round neck style to accentuate the bustline and draw attention upward. This is also a good dress for petite and short figures.