Dresses to suit a pear shaped body?

Sep 14, 2013

Elizabeth C.

I have a couple of formals coming up for school, and I need to go dress shopping. The only thing is that most dresses I like are way too tight around my hips and far too loose around my bust. If I size up to fit my hips, it falls off my shoulders. if I size down to fit my bust, it won't fit around my lower body -_- Are there any types/cute of dresses that could fix this? Pictures are appreciated. Thank you all so much :)

Sep 14, 2013

Elizabeth C.

*cut not cute :P

Sep 14, 2013

Shona S.

Ones that are tighter around the top and then flow from the waist down :)

Sep 14, 2013

Elizabeth C.

@Meg oh I never considered wraps, thanks :) Ah I didn't think of any of that, thanks for the tips :D that was quite helpful.

Sep 14, 2013

Ella N.

I have to disagree. Peplum creates the illusion if an hourglass figure.

Sep 15, 2013

Renni G.

I'm curvy with an hourglass figure and I don't like peplums I think whilst they may hide the stomach they make hips look wider.

Sep 15, 2013

Elizabeth C.

@Annie those are lovely :) I'm obsessed with modcloth. unfortunately most things they have can be pretty expensive. Maybe I can splurge for prom :3

Sep 16, 2013

Annie D.

I feel your pain, I get international shipping which usually adds on an extra $30 on top of my orders.

Sep 16, 2013

Elizabeth C.

Oh damn :0 that sucks!