How To Pull Off A Bodycon Dress Regardless Of Body Type

Do you have a bodycon dress in your wardrobe that you never pick out to wear?

If you're hesitant about wearing a bodycon dress, let us change your mind! Regardless of your body type or size, a bodycon dress can look incredibly flattering and make you feel confident.

Keep reading to find out how to pull off a bodycon dress!

#1 Thick material

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Thin, silky materials tend to cling onto the skin and can create an unflattering look on some. If you're not comfortable with revealing every curve and bulge, choose a dress made of a thicker material. Thick, stretchy fabric like jersey and scuba will hug your hips and waist to emphasise them while smoothening out undesirable areas.

#2 Full or midi length

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A long or midi length bodycon dress has a slimming effect and also makes you look taller!

#3 Flat shoes or low heels

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If you're worried about looking too provocative in a tight-fitting dress, tone down the look with casual shoes like ballet flats or sneakers. If your skirt is mid-length or long, complete the look with low heels!

#4 Outerwear

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Make a bodycon dress more wearable by adding layers! Throw on a longline cardigan, blazer or sleeveless vest if you feel like being a little more covered up but still want to show off your body. Another cover-up option is a cropped denim or leather jacket that will instantly add an edge to your look while keeping your curves on show.

#5 Keep everything simple

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A bodycon dress is the star of the show in itself, which means that the rest of your look can be pared back to let your figure take centre stage! This goes for everything from makeup, hair and accessories. If you're not fully confident about wearing a bodycon dress, keeping the rest of your look simple will make it more casual and wearable.

Of course, if you're in the mood, having voluminous curly hair, a bold makeup look and statement jewellery will further enhance the glamorous look of a bodycon dress.

#6 Elongating details

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Choose a dress with elongating details such as a v-neckline, vertical stripes or a single vertical line through the dress.

#7 Shapewear

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Regardless of body type, body control underwear can help create a smooth, sleek silhouette under a bodycon dress. It has a stomach-flattening and hip-smoothing effect that will make you feel more confident in a tight dress. Go for seamless shapewear for an extra-streamlined finish!

Marks & Spencer's Secret Slimming™ Light Control Shaping Body ($84.90) promises to help create that covetable hourglass finish without feeling overly restrictive.

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Text by: GirlStyle SG