Fashion Clothing Summer Dresses for Every Shape By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on February 3, 2015 @ 03:19PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: SAV/FilmMagic, Courtesy Summer Dresses for Every Shape 01 of 09 Summer Dresses for Every Shape Karl Larsen/INFphoto.com, Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com Summer Dresses for Every Shape 02 of 09 Tall Karl Larsen/INFphoto.com, Courtesy 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. 03 of 09 Petite Amy Graves/WireImage, Courtesy 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. 04 of 09 Pear-Shaped Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com, Courtesy 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. 05 of 09 Pregnant RAMEY PHOTO, Courtesy 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. 06 of 09 Curvy Nick Davis/Photo Image Press , Courtesy 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. 07 of 09 Full-Figured Ariel Ramerez /Landov , Courtesy 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. 08 of 09 Boyish Marcio Honorato/startraksphoto.com, Courtesy 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. 09 of 09 Athletic SAV/FilmMagic, Courtesy 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.