So many holiday parties yet so little time and energy to shop for every occasion. There’s a holiday celebration at your office, a family event or two, a night on the town with the girls, and of course, the New Years Eve extravaganza! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to utilize just one perfect dress for every circumstance and not spend your life savings on multiple outfits? Wonderful it would be, but unfortunately nearly impossible, because: Gasp! You can’t be seen in the same outfit twice. I’ve searched high and low for beautiful possibilities for every budget and figure, and put together ideas for ladies who don’t have the time or vigor to search for the perfect holiday dresses.
In my quest to figure out the best cut dress for my hourglass stature, I’ve ended up coming to a conclusion that a baby doll cut never works, and surprised to find out that a figure hugging knee length dress actually looks amazing. Of course, when you’re feeling a little on the hefty side you can make use of Spanx, or my favorite, the Donna Karan “Body Perfect Collection” mid thigh, control shorts. These shapers can be worn undetected under the tightest dresses and will pull and contour you in all the right places so you instantly appear to have lost up to 10lbs.
Remembering what flatters your figure is most important. If you’re sporting a thin waistline but a little heavier thigh, a baby doll dress is a sure way to balance out your problem area. Under no circumstance should you wear a baby doll dress to try and cover up a little tummy pooch; you may end up looking several months pregnant without actually being pregnant. Girls with larger mid-sections can comfortably disguise them by wearing wrap dresses; they’re incredibly stylish right now and retail for any budget, from the original Diane Von Furstenberg to the inexpensive Joyce Leslie. For ladies with larger hips, a surprising, curve hugging garment works amazing for balancing out the figure. No matter how many events you have booked for the holiday season, you’re sure to wow the crowd with any of these suggestions.
Dresses for Every Budget & Body Type:
Waist Slimming
Eliza J Satin Ruffle-Trim Dress with Bow $141.75 or Get the look for less:
Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Taffeta Extravaganza Dress $49.99
Lurex Animal Print Mock Neck Dress $178.00
Ruffled 3/4 Sleeve Dress $22.80
Camouflaging Large Hips
Curvy jersey rhinestone dress $119.00
Paneled Halter Dress $159.00
Ruched Tube Dress $88.00
Creating Curves
Gold Shirred Cocktail Dress $129.00
Wool Silk-Trim Sweater Dress $119.00
Thigh Slimming
Charmeuse Twist Bust Pleated Bubble Dress $158.00
Chiffon Halter Dress $32.80
Perfect Holiday Dresses which flatters most figures
All Over Stretch Black Sequin Dress $318.00 or
or Get the look for less:
Sequin One Shoulder Dress $26.50
Jovovich-Hawk Zoe Dress $527.00
