Summer Dresses for Every Shape
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The nearly 6-foot Taylor Swift (in Shoshanna) showed that retro-inspired is the right way to go for tall girl! A just-above-the-knee hemline keeps her from looking lanky, while still showcasing her impressive gams.
Stencil-print dress, ASOS Collection, $72.72; asos.com.
Stencil-print dress, ASOS Collection, $72.72; asos.com.
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Nicole Richie's Winter Kate dress has a mid-thigh hemline in perfect proportion to her less-than-statuesque height. Try an ethereal chiffon print design from AllSaints to flatter your own petite form.
Silk dress, AllSaints, $295; allsaints.com.
Silk dress, AllSaints, $295; allsaints.com.
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Leighton Meester chose a Vera Wang print dress with a tulip skirt that gracefully glides over hips. Flatter a fuller lower body with a draped number from Thakoon Addition.
Rayon jersey dress, Thakoon Addition, $295; net-a-porter.com.
Rayon jersey dress, Thakoon Addition, $295; net-a-porter.com.
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An empire waist plus a flowing skirt made this non-maternity design a savvy choice for the expectant Kristin Cavallari. Get the exact same maxidress for under $30 from Kmart!
Polyester-spandex maxidress, Attention by Kmart, $29.99; kmart.com.
Polyester-spandex maxidress, Attention by Kmart, $29.99; kmart.com.
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Jennifer Hudson worked her curves in a clingy Roland Mouret sheath with a defined waist. Try a peplum number from Dorothy Perkins to make the most of your hourglass.
Peplum dress, Dorothy Perkins, $89; dorothyperkins.com.
Peplum dress, Dorothy Perkins, $89; dorothyperkins.com.
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Glee's Amber Riley flattered her womanly form with a high-waist print dress with a full skirt. Get the look with a ruched-top sundress from H&M.
Viscose dress, H&M, $34.95; at H&M stores.
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Olivia Palermo added volume to her narrow frame with frilly tiers. An A-line Rebecca Taylor dress will create a similar effect for your boyish body.
Metallic chiffon dress, Rebecca Taylor, $350; rebeccataylor.com.
Metallic chiffon dress, Rebecca Taylor, $350; rebeccataylor.com.
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Pippa Middleton (in Topshop) added curves to her well-muscled physique with a tie-waist dress. Get the look with a faux-wrap style from Merona.
Polyester-spandex jersey dress, Merona for Target, $24.99; target.com.
Polyester-spandex jersey dress, Merona for Target, $24.99; target.com.
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Tall
The nearly 6-foot Taylor Swift (in Shoshanna) showed that retro-inspired is the right way to go for tall girl! A just-above-the-knee hemline keeps her from looking lanky, while still showcasing her impressive gams.
Stencil-print dress, ASOS Collection, $72.72; asos.com.
Stencil-print dress, ASOS Collection, $72.72; asos.com.
Petite
Nicole Richie's Winter Kate dress has a mid-thigh hemline in perfect proportion to her less-than-statuesque height. Try an ethereal chiffon print design from AllSaints to flatter your own petite form.
Silk dress, AllSaints, $295; allsaints.com.
Silk dress, AllSaints, $295; allsaints.com.
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Pear-Shaped
Leighton Meester chose a Vera Wang print dress with a tulip skirt that gracefully glides over hips. Flatter a fuller lower body with a draped number from Thakoon Addition.
Rayon jersey dress, Thakoon Addition, $295; net-a-porter.com.
Rayon jersey dress, Thakoon Addition, $295; net-a-porter.com.
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Pregnant
An empire waist plus a flowing skirt made this non-maternity design a savvy choice for the expectant Kristin Cavallari. Get the exact same maxidress for under $30 from Kmart!
Polyester-spandex maxidress, Attention by Kmart, $29.99; kmart.com.
Polyester-spandex maxidress, Attention by Kmart, $29.99; kmart.com.
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Curvy
Jennifer Hudson worked her curves in a clingy Roland Mouret sheath with a defined waist. Try a peplum number from Dorothy Perkins to make the most of your hourglass.
Peplum dress, Dorothy Perkins, $89; dorothyperkins.com.
Peplum dress, Dorothy Perkins, $89; dorothyperkins.com.
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Full-Figured
Glee's Amber Riley flattered her womanly form with a high-waist print dress with a full skirt. Get the look with a ruched-top sundress from H&M.
Viscose dress, H&M, $34.95; at H&M stores.
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Boyish
Olivia Palermo added volume to her narrow frame with frilly tiers. An A-line Rebecca Taylor dress will create a similar effect for your boyish body.
Metallic chiffon dress, Rebecca Taylor, $350; rebeccataylor.com.
Metallic chiffon dress, Rebecca Taylor, $350; rebeccataylor.com.
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Athletic
Pippa Middleton (in Topshop) added curves to her well-muscled physique with a tie-waist dress. Get the look with a faux-wrap style from Merona.
Polyester-spandex jersey dress, Merona for Target, $24.99; target.com.
Polyester-spandex jersey dress, Merona for Target, $24.99; target.com.
