Think cut, shape, fabric and colour
It’s time to shop smart, buy less and buy better. The cut and how the dress is made is very important. The cut should be in a classic style and the ideal length is just below the knee. That way it will always be timeless and never date. It should be finished to a good standard. Watch out for puckering, check that it has a decent hem and a long invisible zip so it’s easy to put on (and take off).
Dress your body shape. Shift dresses suit most body shapes. They are ideal for hiding those extra pounds around the mid-riff that won’t seem to budge. If you are pear shaped look out for a shift dress with an A line skirt.
The quality of the fabric makes the dress. Cheap fabrics are usually very thin and cling to bumps. Don’t forget to give the fabric a wrinkle test by clutching a handful of the fabric tightly and releasing it. If the material has creased that’s exactly what’s going to happen when you wear it, and that’s not a good look.
The colours we recommend for a shift dress is the colour of gemstones. Any gemstone. A block colour is stunning and will suit any age group. If you are reorganizing your wardrobe don’t be influenced by the ‘current season’ colour, Choose something that compliments your skin tone instead, and most jewels will. It’s a girl thing.
A black shift dress is going to be the most useful dress in your wardrobe because it is very versatile. It’s the number one dress to consider adding to your staple wardrobe. The key is to accessorize it by adding bright colours, the variations are limitless. It’s perfect for formal occasions, yet easy to jazz up when you want to change the look.
A patterned fabric is great for diverting the eye away from the figure, no need to accessorize and if you want a formal look you can just add a jacket.
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