Belted dresses are a wardrobe essential for a wide variety of body types. They have been a part of the trends and luxury style dresses for women for a while. The intention of the belt is to enhance your curves and draw attention to the right places! Read on to know if they will work for you!
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Hourglass: If your bust and hips are approximately the same sizes and the waist is narrow, the belted dress will emphasize your curves. Choose a belt that is fitted at the waist and avoid belts that are wide & bulky.
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Pear-shaped: If your hips are wider than the shoulders and bust, the belted dress will balance your proportions. Choose a belt that sits at the narrowest part of the waist and avoid belts that are too tight, as they can create a muffin top effect. Check out this option Modal Satin Long dress in Red from women's luxury dresses on Lemonade collection.
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Apple-shaped: If your waist is wider than your hips and shoulders, the belted dress will create the illusion of a defined waistline. Choose a belt that is slightly wider to balance out the proportions and avoid belts that are too tight or too narrow, as they create bulges. Check out this Cotton Biege belted dress in women's luxury dresses on Lemonade below.
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Straight-shaped: If your hips, waist, and shoulders are approximately the same size, the belted dress will create the illusion of curves. Choose a belt that is slightly wider and avoid belts that are too tight, as they can create a boxy silhouette.
When choosing a belted dress, it's important to consider the fit, style, and placement of the belt to flatter your body type. Experiment with different styles to find the most flattering look for your figure.
Dresses that cinch at the waist are suitable for a variety of occasions and body types. You can wear them for formal occasions as they create a flattering silhouette. Many luxury dresses for women for weddings, proms, and black tie events are clinched at the waist. Because they create a polished & tailored look, dresses that are cinched at the waist are also considered suitable for the workplace! A great dress for the office, available on Lemonade is Selene Navy knee length belt dress. Look for dresses with a tailored silhouette that falls just above the knee. Of course, a belted dress can also look breezy and relaxed for a casual day or night out with friends. Totally depends on how you accessorize it!
Belts enhance a dress in several ways, depending on the type of dress and the style of the belt. They define the waist, add interest to the outfit, can change the silhouette of the dress, and make the wearer look slimmer. Belts also help make the dress look dressier!