Dress For Your Shape

• When selecting your dress it is important that you choose a dress that accentuates your best features and hides your imperfections. If you’re a bit on the curvy side, or have a pear-shaped body, wear a dress with a low neckline to draw attention away from your lower half. If you have a small bust, avoid low necklines and opt for a cowl neck. Heavier women should choose a dress with a nice draping fabric and avoid the temptation to wear a baggy dress to cover imperfections. For those that are trying to conceal larger arms, don’t wear a strapless dress. Instead, choose a dress with bell or full-length sleeves.
  
  

Undergarments

• Choose undergarments that are not visible underneath the dress. There is nothing more distracting than a visible panty line. When you wear a dress that hugs your shape, make sure you wear undergarments that are not visible under the dress. Wear nylons to make your legs seem smooth and slim. If you are pale or have varicose veins or other imperfections, wear a sheer nylon over your legs to make them seem flawless. Control top pantyhose also help compress the midsection, making you look slimmer around the middle.
  
  

Other Accessories

• Wear your most comfortable high heels. Since you’ll be dancing the night away you should wear a comfortable high heel that won’t give you blisters. Heels make your legs seem longer and make you appear slimmer. Accompany the dress with matching accessories and makeup. If you’re wearing a plain dress, spice up the ensemble with interesting accessories. Use makeup colors that match the dress and give your face a bit of color.
  
  

Posture

• When you’re on the date, remember to have good posture. Keep your back straight when you sit and avoid the temptation to slouch. When you walk, keep your shoulders back and your eyes facing forward. Good posture makes you look feminine and graceful. Also, when you sit up straight you give the illusion that you are thinner than you actually are. Good posture will also help you look more elegant on the dance floor.