How to dress for your body shapes | Find the most flattering dresses
Finding the right dress is less about following trends and more about discovering styles that flatter your natural shape. At Aspiga, we believe every body is beautiful - and the right cut, fabric and detail can make you feel your most confident.
Lucy is wearing our Olga Cheesecloth dress (left), and Sophie is wearing our Charlotte Linen dress (right)
Discover the most flattering dresses for your body shape. Find sustainable wrap, A-line, belted and ruffled dresses at Aspiga. Styling tips for apple, pear, hourglass and fuller busted figures.
Whatever your shape, here’s our simple guide to choosing the most flattering dresses - with sustainable style at the heart of it.
Apple Shape: Create Balance and Length
Styling tips: add a longline jacket, or open cardigan to create vertical lines
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If you carry more weight around the middle and have slimmer legs, the goal is to elongate your figure and draw attention upward. Wrap and Empire waist dresses will give your waist definition before flowing out, whilst a straight shape will fall loosely over the tummy and give a flattering effect. We recommend a deep v-neck line to show off your collar bone and playing around with colours, prints and interesting accessories to draw the eye to specific areas. Shop: Dress for apple shape |
Pear Shape: Highlight Your Waist, Balance Your Hips
Styling tips: Pair with a tailored blazer to sharpen your upper frame
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If your hips are wider than your shoulders, focus on balancing your proportions by drawing the eye upward. Look for shapes that fit the upper half of the body and flow over the lower half, minimising the hip area - we recommend belted or waist-accentuating silhouettes. Focus attention on your upper half with brighter colours, eye catching jewellery and smaller details. On the bottom, choose high-waisted fits that fall down or out for the most flattering effect. Shop: Dresses for pear shape |
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Hourglass Shape: Show Off Your Curves
Styling tips: Layer a chunky knit over a floaty dress to instantly add shape
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With a defined waist and balanced bust and hips, the hourglass figure is naturally suited to fitted styles. Anything to accentuate the waist is great; choose high rise jeans, belts to draw the eye in and wrap dresses for a flattering fit. Balance your shape with square and v-neck lines, and experiment with plainer vs printed clothes to find your preference. Shop: Dresses for hourglass
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Fuller Bust: Flatter and Highlight
Styling tip: Choose wide straps or capped sleeves for balance and bra-friendly support
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A fuller bust gives you natural curves to celebrate, and the right dress can make you feel supported and confident. The goal is to elongate your neckline, define your waist and keep proportions balanced. Look for wrap dresses with V-necklines, shirt dresses left slightly open at the collar, and fit & flare styles that skim over the waist and hips. Empire waist dresses can also be flattering, falling gently from just under the bust. Avoid high necklines that can add bulk and instead opt for scoops, V-necks and wrap fronts to open up the neckline. Shop Fuller bust dresses |
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