FINDING THE PERFECT DRESS FOR ANY OCCASSION.

We all deserve that picture-perfect dress that makes feels confident, beautiful and comfortable. Finding that dress can sometimes feel challenging especially for the curvier (African) woman as mainstream fashion often fails to cater to a diverse range of body types. In this blogpost we will explore some helpful tips and suggestions to guide you in your quest for the ideal dress that embraces and accentuates your curves.

Embrace your unique body shape.

Begin the search by first embracing your body shape. every body is different and beautiful in its own way. Take some time to understand your proportions, highlight your favorite features and identify styles that will compliment your figure. Whether you’re a rectangle, an apple, pear, hourglass, or triangle, the perfect dress exists for you out there. The African body type is more curvaceous making it different to the EU, US, UK size charts.

Understand that fashion designers use smaller models as the basis from which to create ready-to-wear clothing for all consumers. This has resulted in unsatisfied consumers with clothing sold in retail stores and negative reactions towards their bodies.

Research and explore.

The internet is a treasure trove of information and its an excellent starting point for your search. Look for designers, retailers and even fashion influencers who’s style may be similar to your or cater to your body type. Browse details that catch your eye from their collections. Collect images and create mood boards to help visualize your style.

Seek help/support.

There’s no shame in seeking the expertise of fashion consultants. Consultants understand the nuances of different body types and can offer personalized advice, suggest suitable styles and provide recommendations based on your preferences.

Pay attention to silhouettes and fabrics.

There are so many different styles of dresses you could make or buy and fabrics that are particularly flattering. Ask yourself how you want the fabric to drape, how it should feel and occasions. Answering these questions is important in your search to the type of fabric and silhouette. Always opt for fabrics that drape well and offer structure, such as denim, linen, cotton, satin, silk, wool, organza.

Here’s some options for the straight silhouette style and denim fabric dress.

Tailoring and customization.

Don’t be afraid of exploring customization options if you can’t find what you are looking for off the rack. This allows you to modify the shape of the dress, neckline, waistline, length or any other details to suit your preferences and body type perfectly. Customization ensures that your dress is tailored specifically for you, ensuring the most flattering fit.

Finding dresses that were flattering for was a problem for quite sometime and this method/guide helped a great deal. Remember the one size fits all doesn’t always work for all body types and the most important thing is to feel confident and beautiful.

Embrace your unique body shape, do your research, seek expert advice and do not settle for anything less than dresses that make you feel like the radiant and beautiful woman that you are. Enjoy the journey and celebrate you individuality as you try and find your personal style.