STYLE

Hourglass hunnies have their pick of pretty much all the fashion out there. Pencil skirts, A-lines dresses, V-necks—anything that draws attention to your itty bitty waistline works wonders.

Avoid: Baggy dresses or tops. They just hide your enviable curves. 

Hot Off the Precious Burgundy Dress, $39, lulus.com

Petite: Smaller frame throughout top and bottom

Shorter sweeties dazzle in strapless dresses—especially sweetheart necklines and small bodices. To boost your height, stick with a solid color or pattern.

Avoid: Hemlines that go past the knee. Midi dresses do short girls no favors.

Glittering Emerald Dress, $26, modcloth.com

Ruler: Straight frame with little curves

The lace insets in this dress punctuate the midsection, creating the illusion of curves. Add more shape around your hips with a skater or A-line silhouette.

Avoid: Blocky or billowy dresses with little shape.

Daring Textured Mesh Skater Dress, $23, forever21.com

Athletic: Muscular build with broad shoulders

Yup, there are tricks to create curves for buff babes. First, ruching at the torso and bust give insta-shape. Second, the skinny belt defines your torso. Win-win.

Avoid: Skinny straps or completely strapless tops. 

Lulu’s Exclusive Ruche Decision Hunter Green Dress, $48, lulus.com

Pear: Narrow bust (or shoulders), broad hips

Opt for dresses that give definition to your bust with skirts that skim your hips. And with a belt at the waist, this dress has all the focus in all the right places.

Avoid: Any skirt too tight (e.g. pencil) or too voluminous. (e.g. tulle skirts).

Lace White Inset Dress, $50, delias.com

Apple: Broad bust (or shoulders), narrow hips

Even out your frame with a floaty or full skirt. For up top, a tank or cap-sleeve fit flatters broad shoulders.

Avoid: Strapless or flashy bodices. Your goal is to draw attention away from your top and to your hips.

Power Sweet, $28, yesstyle.com

Plus: Curvier

Ahh, A-line skirts: the magical silhouette. Wear a frock that floats away from your hips while nipping at your waist.

Avoid: Uber tight or shapeless pieces.

Elegant Rhinestone Fit & Flare Dress, $38, forever21.com