There is so much choice for 2010 - long or short puffy dresses, one shoulder dresses, print dresses, backless dresses etc - but in choosing your debs dress you have to consider your own personal style, what suits your personality, shape and colouring. Try on a few different styles to get the feel for what looks best on you. To simplify it there are three basic styles to look out for:-
Empire line
Empire line dresses are high waisted dress, gathered near or just under the bust with a long , loose skirt which skims the body, The outline is flattering to all shapes and helps to lenghten the body’s appearance.
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Backless dresses
The backless evening dress is designed to show the wearer’s back and usually understated in the front. The outline is very eye-catching and sexy. When choosing a backless dress, you need to decide how much skin you want exposed. It is most important that your dress fits perfectly and that the back plunge does not gape. If you need to wear a bra, there is lingerie available that will give your bust the support it needs and with no straps across the back. However most dresses are made with built in support and if the straps are altered correctly this should be sufficient. If you have long hair you should consider an upstyle for a more dramatic effect.
Structured dresses
Structured dresses are either
fitted down past the hips with a fishtail skirt or
fitted all the way to the hem.
The fabric is usually taffeta, duchesse satin or silk dupion. It is a great style for someone with an hour glass figure.
Once you have decided which style suits you best you can then decide whether to go for a halter neck, one shoulder dress, boob tube style, spagetti straps, criss-cross straps, ruching or jewel accented detail. You can also decide whether to go plain, print or two tone .
When fitting on a dress always put on a pair of heels .You will be amazed at the difference it will make to the flow of your dress.
There are many colours available this season purple , amparo blue ,ruby red , boysenberry,and cerise. Yellow has also made its mark on fashion this season (from primrose to saffron). You will also find plenty of dresses in Cobalt, Red, Orange and Winter White.
All dresses featured are available online at www.debsdresses.ie or can be fitted on at our boutique Elliott Chambers, Goatstown, Dublin 14. Telephone 01 2108670 … appointments recommended during debs season.
