1.
Take Your Measurement
Follow our shape guide to measure yourself at home.
Dress Size Guide: How to Measure & Find Your Perfect Fit
Two things make all the difference when shopping for formal wear: knowing your body shape and knowing your measurements. Start with whichever you need — we'll guide you from there.
2.
Find Your Size
Use your measurement to find your corresponding size.
3.
Find Your Bodyshape
Discover your body shape and get your styling tips that flatter.
Discover Your Body Shape
Apple Shape
Fuller middle, slim legs
- Elongate your frame with vertical lines and high-set waistlines
- Let fabric skim past the midsection rather than cling to it
- Draw attention to your neckline and decolletage
- Draping and soft texture add structure without adding bulk
- Flowy, lightweight fabrics are your best friend over stiff or form-fitting cuts
- Empire & high-waist dresses
- V-necklines & wrap styles
- Soft A-line & flowy fabrics
- Bodycon or fitted dresses
- High or closed necklines
- Waist cutouts or belts
Recommended styles
Pear Shape
Defined waist, Fuller hips
- Shift visual weight upward — your neckline and shoulders are your strongest tools
- Your defined waist is one of your best features; make it the focal point
- Let the skirt flow freely over the hips rather than fit against them
- Keep prints, embellishments, and bolder details above the waist
- Off-the-shoulder & flutter sleeves
- Fit & flare silhouettes
- A-line & flowing fabrics
- Tight-fitting skirts at the hip
- Mermaid silhouettes
- Hip-level embellishments
Recommended styles
Hourglass Shape
Balanced curves, defined waist
- Your proportions are already balanced — the goal is to frame, not hide them
- Styles that follow your natural curve look more effortless than looser cuts
- Necklines that open the chest work especially well — sweetheart, V, off-shoulder
- When in doubt, go fitted at the waist and let everything else flow
- Wrap & waist-defining dresses
- Fit & flare silhouettes
- Sweetheart & V-necklines
- Oversized or boxy shapes
- Straight shift dresses
- Styles that hide the waist
Recommended styles
Rectangle Shape
Athletic build, balanced proportions
- The goal is to create waist definition — structure and proportion are everything
- Belts, sashes, and wrap ties are the simplest way to add instant shape
- Full and pleated skirts create visual contrast between waist and hips
- Think silhouette over fit — the shape of the dress matters more than how snug it is
- Belted & wrap dresses
- Full or pleated skirts
- Ruching & layered details
- Straight column dresses
- Boxy or shapeless styles
- Loose shift silhouettes
Recommended styles
Inverted Triangle Shape
Strong shoulders, lean lower body
- The goal is balance — soften the upper body while adding volume below
- V-necklines draw the eye inward and down, naturally narrowing the shoulder line
- Full skirts and A-line cuts provide the lower-body volume that creates visual equilibrium
- Keep the upper body clean and simple — let the skirt carry the look
- V-necklines & A-line skirts
- Full & flowy maxi dresses
- Empire waist styles
- Puff or statement sleeves
- Boat & wide necklines
- Shoulder Embellishments
Recommended styles
Quick Shape Finder
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Why Body Shape Dressing Works
Choosing styles that balance your proportions can highlight your best features and boost your confidence. The right dress isn't just about size - it's about how it makes you feel.
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