5 Spring Summer 2011 Must-Haves

Sheer maxi dress

Sheer overlay of sweeping floor-length stunner moves with your body, lending grace to each step. A long sheer maxi dress with a floor-skimming hem makes you look like a cool, modern gypsy. Very 1970s’.

Midi skirt

In a spring summer 2011 season a full skirt has its moment. Pair your calf length skirt with a sheer blouse and sandals and remember, there is nothing more ladylike than a rustle of swinging pleats!

Belt purse

Keep your trinkets close! A belt with a purse to the side is a funny, yet practical trend. Totally stylish, completely functional – a belt bag (aka hip bag) that will help you organize your on-the-go necessities.

Bold colour shift dress

Although designers argue for statement colours worn in fearless combinations, I would recommend a safer, ready-to-work version. One colour that pops, one basic shift dress. Convinced?

Tail hem

Quite an interesting trend to sport. Skirts or tops that have a hem that’s shorter in front, longer in back give a great backround to playing with fashion. Try both elegant and sporty version.

Pear Shape

For a pear-shaped woman, slim on top and with large hips, we need to emphasize the bust with a tight-fitting dress on top and flared in the lower part. A dress with American armholes, with fine straps or a beautiful neckline (V-necks or square) can totally work for your body shape. Try to choose fluid fabrics. If you want to draw all the attention on your chest go for sexy necklines or a cute necklace. Avoid straight-cut dresses and tight-fitting ones.

Top-heavy figure

In this case you are quite big built, you have a generous chest, slim bottom and slim legs. The idea is to draw all the attention on the finest parts of the body such as the legs or the waist. Therefore, a dress with loose sleeves or a short one flatter you the most. Also, in order to reveal your sexy legs, wear an over the knee dress and a belt low rise. If you want to make your bust look slimmer, choose V-necks. Avoid dresses that have too many details on top, and go instead for simple lines. Avoid square necks that only accentuate the width of your bust, and belts worn too high.

Petite

If you are petite, you need a dress that can make you look taller and your legs look longer. A short dress with a structured cut such as an asymmetrical one is the perfect choice. Moreover, high heels are essential with a short dress especially if you want to look taller.
Also, pick some accessories that could create the illusion of length, like a scarf or a long collar. Avoid large and ample cuts and long dresses, high-heeled platforms and too big accessories that will only make you look smaller.

Curvy

You have generous curves, especially on your top and bottom half, large hips and buttocks. In this case, you have to choose fluid dresses with prints, which will give the illusion of a longer silhouette, and it will hide the unwanted curves. Pay a lot of attention and avoid choosing a low rise. You should opt for fluid fabrics and forget about stretchy or jersey one.

A long dress or blouse worn with leggings works very well. Take accessories such as a belt to emphasize your waist. And don't forget about the high-heeled shoes or sandals for a glam look. Avoid too tight, too short especially if you are not wearing high heels, and stay away from big prints.

Boyish

If you have a slim silhouette, slim waist and hips, and small bust, you need to add femininity to your androgynous silhouette. Therefore, pleated, ruffled dresses that create the illusion of curves and add volume are the perfect option. Go for belts in order to emphasize the waist, V necklines and trapezoidal dresses. For extra femininity accessorize your dress with beautiful jewelry and high heeled shoes. Avoid tight fitting dresses and round collars that will only enhance your small bust.

Summer Dresses for Every Body Shape

If you are rather curvy, find out that you are not the only one. If you hare a boyish figure doesn't mean that you should always wear jeans and pants. Whether you have an androgynous or a curvier figure, there will always be different types of summer dresses for every body shape, that will enhance your beauty and flatter your silhouette. You just need to learn a few simple rules and you'll see how easy it is to find the perfect dress. Summer is the perfect season when you can play with colors and different fabrics. But, before purchasing a summer dress read a few tips and tricks on how to choose the right dress for your body shape.