Natural Waist: Hits in your tummy area. Typically wear pants waistlines are (though now people are wearing lower hip height pants).
Wear this...if you have a curvy shape (waist being smaller area), busty, a pear shape, or boyish shape. This silhouette creates curves and emphasizes a waistline.
Avoid if...if your tummy is your largest area. The defined waist emphasizes a thicker middle.
This Halston Heritage dress has a natural waist due to the belted waist. $242.99
This Alice + Olivia Twisted Shoulder Silk Dress natural waistline would look great with adding a belt and a large statement necklace in a bold color. $297
Kay Unger Floral Print Twill Dress, $270
Marc New York Blue Jersey Belted Dress, $104.99
Diane von Furstenberg Carpreena Ring Stitch Dress, $365
Empire Waist: Sits underneath of your chest/upper abs and flows outward. Gives the illusion of a high, defined waist and hides your bottom half.
Wear this...if you have a smaller chest, a tummy, larger hips or bottom, or are pear shaped.
Avoid if...you have a large bust. This style draws attention to your chest and can make you look bigger all over.
Gianni Bini Minka Sleeveless Tiered Dress, $138
Laundry Empire Waist Banded Dress, $49.99
Speechless Maxi Dress
Drop Waist: Is great for boyish frames and can help conceal a tummy as the empahsis is towards the bottom of the dress.
Wear this...If you are an apple shape, want to conceal your tummy, or have a boyish frame or are very thin.
Avoid if...you are curvy or pear shaped. The shape of this cut puts a focus on your hips which will not flatter you.
Juicy Couture Sirius Print Silk Dress, $228
Theory Sheer Stripe Drop Waist Dress, $265
Victoria's Secret Drop Waist Dress (numerous colors), $34.99
Vanessa Bruno Sleeveless Dress, $531
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