A dress is one of those pieces of clothing that you either love or hate. If you’ve ever opened up your wardrobe to pick an outfit for the day but scoff at the sight of your dresses, then you’re most likely in the latter camp. However, there’s no denying that the form-fitting nature of a dress requires quite a bit of confidence to wear and feel comfortable in.
Dresses are fantastic for formal outings, but they can also be great for feeling sexy and stylish. Whatever reasons you might have for wearing a dress, confidence is the key to making it look outstanding. So in this post, we’ll be covering a couple of tips to help you feel a lot more confident when wearing a dress to your next outing.
Dress to show off, not to hide
There are two mindsets when it comes to wearing a dress: are you wearing it to show off your body type, or are you wearing it to hide a feature you don’t like?
Some people wear a maxi dress because of how long it is. They believe that it’s a great way to hide their legs because they don’t want to show them off. However, wearing a maxi dress just to cover them up is usually a terrible idea. Not only will you look uncomfortable and awkward wearing it, but you’re not doing your body justice by thinking like this.
Instead, you should be choosing a dress that shows off the favorite parts of your body. For those with an hourglass-shaped body, you can show off your curvy proportions with open necklines and form-fitting tops. Those with an athletic body, ruffles, and draping dresses are a fantastic option for showing off your well-defined body and can help transform your silhouette into a narrower shape.
Don’t be overly critical about how you look in your dress
A problem that many people face when it comes to wearing a dress is being overly critical about how they look. This is pretty normal for people because they want to look their best, so they’ll criticize themselves and try to change things. However, this usually ends up going bad for one reason; they’re comparing themselves to magazines and models.
Not only are those models paid to look good in dresses, but the photographs are usually edited to look dramatic and beautiful. Comparing how you look in the mirror to a professional photograph just shouldn’t be done because they’re entirely different cases. Instead, look at yourself in the mirror and be happy with who you are and how you look. If there’s something blatantly wrong (such as a tear in your dress) then you should definitely fix it. Otherwise, don’t be overly critical, and definitely don’t compare yourself to a magazine model.
Colors and fabrics are extremely important as well
Part of the comfort of wearing a dress is to pick something that really resonates with your personal style. Not everyone enjoys the idea of wearing a colorful dress, but others would absolutely deny wearing something that is plain white or black. Many people also enjoy having unique patterns and prints on their dresses, while others value having a soft material that feels great on their skin.
So if you’re going to pick out a dress, make sure you consider picking a color and a pattern that fits your tastes. Color psychology also plays an important role here. For example, if you’re trying to go for a playful and exciting look, then pink is a good choice of color. For something more relaxed and laid-back, green is the go-to choice. Want an air of mystery and sophistication at your next party? Then go with a deep purple.
With so many combinations to pick from, it’s really important to just choose something you like. Don’t worry about dressing for an occasion or to make yourself stand out; pick a dress that really suits you and makes you feel comfortable no matter where you wear it.
Don’t worry so much about trends
There are so many places to look at the latest fashion trends and it can often get confusing to look at all of the unique dresses and brands available. But if there’s one universal piece of advice that everyone should follow when it comes to fashion, it’s to ignore trends.
Wear what you want, wear what makes you comfortable, and don’t worry so much about the latest trends and expensive pieces that celebrities are wearing. Instead, choose things that you love to wear, colors that you adore, and dress styles that fit your body.
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