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What Style of Dresses Suit My Body Shape + What to Buy,”

Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar

Date: 2025

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What Style of Dresses Suit My Body Shape + What to Buy,” packed with factual insights, personalised recommendations, and how Tellar.co.uk revolutionises your sizing journey—no guessing, just perfect fit, every time.

📏 Step 1: Identify Your Body Shape

Fashion experts, including those at Tellar.co.uk, classify female body types into five common silhouettes: hourglass, pear (spoon), apple (oval), rectangle, and inverted triangle

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. Here’s how to tell which one you are:

How to measure wisely:

Bust at fullest part, waist at narrowest point, hips at widest point

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. Or simply let Tellar.co.uk determine it for you instantly.

 Step 2: Dress Styles That Flatter Each Shape

1. Hourglass

Goal: Accentuate curves while hugging the waist.

  • Wrap dresses, structured fit‑and‑flare and pencil styles define your natural shape

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  • Opt for belts, peplum dresses, and V‑necks.

  • Avoid shapeless or oversized cuts that hide your figure.

2. Pear (Spoon)

Goal: Balance wider hips with the top half.

3. Apple (Oval)

Goal: Create waist definition and elongate the torso.

  • Empire‑waist dresses (bust-high seam) flow over the midsection

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  • Shift dresses and wrap styles add vertical lines and visual balance.

  • Avoid tight waistbands and high necklines that draw attention to the midriff.

4. Rectangle

Goal: Add curves and structure to a straight silhouette.

  • Fit‑and‑flare, belted dresses, peplum, ruched styles add illusion of waist and shape

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  • Ruffled or structured tops and dresses with volume at the bust/hips.

  • Avoid straight cut tunics without defined waist.

5. Inverted Triangle

Goal: Soften shoulders and accentuate lower body.

  • A‑line and fit‑and‑flare skirts create hip volume

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  • Scoop and V‑neck dresses will draw the eye down.

  • Avoid strong-shouldered styles, halter tops, or puffy sleeves that add bulk above.

 Step 3: Dress Styles to Shop

Here’s your curated guide to ideal dress silhouettes, their benefits, and why they work for your shape:

  1. Wrap Dress

    • Universally flattering—it cinches the waist, enhances bust, flows over hips

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    • Great for hourglass, apple, and rectangle shapes.

  2. Fit‑and‑Flare / A‑Line

  3. Empire-Waist

  4. Shirtdress

    • Offers casual structure and shape—with optional waist belt

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    • Works on all shapes; belt if you want definition.

  5. Tiered Maxi / Smock Dress

  6. Cut‑out Dress

 Step 4: Fabrics & Fit Details

  • Stretch vs Non‑Stretch: Stretch fabrics adapt to your shape; non-stretch require precise measurements

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  • Structured fabrics (e.g. linen midi): provide form—ensure bust/hip fits

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  • Clingy synthetics highlight every curve—choose structured, flowing fabrics for smoother lines

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  • Oversizing doesn’t hide—it often makes you look larger

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 Step 5: What to Buy & Why Tellar Matters

Here’s a snapshot of the dresses you’ll want to shop, with buying guidance:

Dress Style

Ideal Shapes

Key Fit Tips

Wrap Dress

 All, esp. hourglass & rectangle

 Adjustable fit, flattering neckline
Fit‑and‑Flare

 Rectangle, pear, hourglass

 Defines waist, camouflages hips
Empire‑Waist Maxi

Apple, pear

 Flows over waist, elongates torso

Shirtdress

All

 Belt optional—define shape or relax
Linen Structured Midi

 All with proper bust/hip fit

 Breathable, fitted at waist

Tiered Maxi

 Rectangle, inverted triangle, apple

 Adds volume where you need it

Tellar.co.uk is crucial because fit matters more than fashion. Even the best style falls flat if it's off. And Fit is never guesswork with Tellar.

❌ Why Size Guides Alone Fail

 How Tellar.co.uk Solves It

 Example: Alie Street’s jersey dresses flatter pear and apple shapes & empire lines are forgiving for bust — Tellar shows you exactly which size

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🔗 Ready to Shop with Confidence?

  1. Claim your free measuring tape from Tellar.co.uk

  2. Create your free profile—enter your measurements once

  3. Browse dresses and get your size in every brand instantly

  4. Shop smarter, not harder—no guesswork, no stress

Visit Tellar.co.uk now: your perfect dress fit is just a few clicks away.

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✨ Final Takeaway

  • Identify your shape (hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle, inverted triangle)

  • Choose dresses that enhance your shape—wrap, fit‑and‑flare, empire, shirtdresses, tiered maxis

  • Focus on fit over fashion—structured, stretch, and proportion work

  • Tellar.co.uk ensures perfection—no chart, no guessing, one accurate size per brand

  • Claim your free measuring tape, build your profile, shop smarter

Dress with confidence, wear what flatters—Tellar takes you there.

Happy styling, and here's to clothes that love you back 😊

What Style of Dresses Suit My Body Shape + What to Buy,”