How to Choose a Prom Dress that can Make You Look Slimmer

A prom dress will look fabulous on the shapely mannequin. It will also look great on the clothes hanger. That does not mean prom dresses are all meant to look great on the person wearing them. There are some tips that you will have to keep in mind when you choose from many prom dresses to make sure they will look good on you. 


The first thing to do is to make sure that you have your measurements right. Doing this when nude is the best way to get the most accurate of measurements. With a measuring tape begin with your bust and then to your waist and your hip. When measure on your hip, choose at the widest section. Note down all three measurements. 


The next step is to analyze these measurements and base your body type on them. If the measurements of your waist and hip are closer and your waist has a negligible indentation, then you are what is known as an H body type. This means you are straight up and down. If your waist has the widest of all three measurements then you have a round body. A small bust, with an average sized waist and wide hips means you have an A shaped body. The classic hourglass shape means you have a large bust, a small waist and wide hips. 


Each of these body types will have to be clothed in various ways. Knowing your body type will actually help you decide from the many prom dresses on what will best compliment your look. If you want to look slimmer then choose a monochrome dress. A single color will give out an elongated look. Dark colors too make you look slimmer. However, black does not suit everybody, so look at prom dress in shimmering fabric. 


Neutral shades of color such as dark grey, wine, forest green, dark blue and even shades of brown will help you look slimmer. Vertical design patterns are flattering as are materials that conform to the shape of your body. Clinging materials should be avoided. The way you accessorize is also very important. Chunky shoes make your legs look stubbier as do an excess of jewelry.