Comments on: Prom dresses and body shapes http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/prom-outfits/prom-dresses-and-body-shapes/ Taking the stress out of the lead up to prom night Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:23:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: rare dress http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/prom-outfits/prom-dresses-and-body-shapes/comment-page-1/#comment-98 rare dress Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:02:30 +0000 http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/?p=566#comment-98 This was really helpful for those stuck on what style to wear for their shape. As mentioned by Naomii colour choices would be a great post to read as many people make the wrong choice for their complexion etc ;) .-= rare dress´s last blog ..<a href="http://raredress.co.uk/rare-the-saturdays-dresses/" rel="nofollow">Rare The Saturdays Dresses</a> =-. This was really helpful for those stuck on what style to wear for their shape. As mentioned by Naomii colour choices would be a great post to read as many people make the wrong choice for their complexion etc ;)
.-= rare dress´s last blog ..Rare The Saturdays Dresses =-.

]]> By: naomii http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/prom-outfits/prom-dresses-and-body-shapes/comment-page-1/#comment-73 naomii Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:08:12 +0000 http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/?p=566#comment-73 aah thank youuu :) aah thank youuu :)

]]> By: Emma http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/prom-outfits/prom-dresses-and-body-shapes/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Emma Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:06:02 +0000 http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/?p=566#comment-72 Now that's a great question Naomii - I'll get my thinking cap on and write a post about prom dress colours soon :) Now that's a great question Naomii – I'll get my thinking cap on and write a post about prom dress colours soon :)

]]> By: naomii http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/prom-outfits/prom-dresses-and-body-shapes/comment-page-1/#comment-71 naomii Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:03:01 +0000 http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/?p=566#comment-71 hii this really helps, you've given such a good understanding for us and if people find it hard to get dresses from the highstreet you should try market stalls or small shops... sounds daft but my cousin got a really nice expensive looing dress that was perfecct... it also meant she had loads of money left to spend it on her bag and shoes! (result!) ha. my prom is next year but i'm wanting to get a dress that others won't have early but i just need to know what colours to go for and which to avoid because i'd love to get this cream boob tube puffball with gold detail arund the waist but someone said its practicly murder going in cream PLEASE HELP! hii this really helps, you've given such a good understanding for us and if people find it hard to get dresses from the highstreet you should try market stalls or small shops… sounds daft but my cousin got a really nice expensive looing dress that was perfecct… it also meant she had loads of money left to spend it on her bag and shoes! (result!) ha. my prom is next year but i'm wanting to get a dress that others won't have early but i just need to know what colours to go for and which to avoid because i'd love to get this cream boob tube puffball with gold detail arund the waist but someone said its practicly murder going in cream PLEASE HELP!

]]> By: Claire Ingram http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/prom-outfits/prom-dresses-and-body-shapes/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Claire Ingram Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:05:59 +0000 http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/?p=566#comment-54 Or you could have the best of both worlds - try an ex-sample of once worn dress, usually much cheaper than brand new (and only worn for a few hours) and then you can afford to get it fitted to you by a dressmaker - your dream dress at a down to earth price. Or you could have the best of both worlds – try an ex-sample of once worn dress, usually much cheaper than brand new (and only worn for a few hours) and then you can afford to get it fitted to you by a dressmaker – your dream dress at a down to earth price.

]]> By: Emma http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/prom-outfits/prom-dresses-and-body-shapes/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Emma Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:56:09 +0000 http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/?p=566#comment-30 Hi Kay, oh boy, I sympathise! And I do think it really is the fault of many high street shops not adapting to modern body shapes. There are a variety of options. Stretchy can work to a certain extent, but that can sometimes be too harsh on the stomach area. Instead, dresses that have darts at the waist that can be tightened in even more with a belt or sash (very popular at the moment) can work, as you can get a size that fits over the hips, even if it's slightly too big at the waist. Another option is to go for two piece outfits, and this has worked wonders for me in the past as I am curvy and have the same problem you describe. Sometimes you can find a bodice (ones that lace at the back are good for waist adjustment to your shape) that may be a size smaller than the matching skirt. Depending on the cut of the skirt, you can nip it in at the waistband with a pin or couple of stiches, then hide that with the bottom of the bodice. Thirdly, you could buy a high street dress and then take it to a dry cleaners for adjustment at the waist. Many high street dry cleaners offer alteration services at reasonable prices. Good luck! Hi Coast Dresses! Thanks for the comment, and I have to agree, if the budget allows, custom made is fabulous, especially if you have a designer dressmaker who understands how to make the best of your figure. I'm going to look at your dresses now! Hi Kay, oh boy, I sympathise! And I do think it really is the fault of many high street shops not adapting to modern body shapes.

There are a variety of options. Stretchy can work to a certain extent, but that can sometimes be too harsh on the stomach area. Instead, dresses that have darts at the waist that can be tightened in even more with a belt or sash (very popular at the moment) can work, as you can get a size that fits over the hips, even if it's slightly too big at the waist.

Another option is to go for two piece outfits, and this has worked wonders for me in the past as I am curvy and have the same problem you describe. Sometimes you can find a bodice (ones that lace at the back are good for waist adjustment to your shape) that may be a size smaller than the matching skirt. Depending on the cut of the skirt, you can nip it in at the waistband with a pin or couple of stiches, then hide that with the bottom of the bodice.

Thirdly, you could buy a high street dress and then take it to a dry cleaners for adjustment at the waist. Many high street dry cleaners offer alteration services at reasonable prices. Good luck!

Hi Coast Dresses! Thanks for the comment, and I have to agree, if the budget allows, custom made is fabulous, especially if you have a designer dressmaker who understands how to make the best of your figure. I'm going to look at your dresses now!

]]> By: coast dresses online http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/prom-outfits/prom-dresses-and-body-shapes/comment-page-1/#comment-29 coast dresses online Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:52:28 +0000 http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/?p=566#comment-29 Wow you definitely covered all the bases here, excellent. If everyone read this they'd know what style to go for according to their shape. When I'm attending a special occasion such as a prom/wedding etc I usually get a custom made dress or I get a bought dress altered - it's the only way it will fit properly and flatter my shape. .-= coast dresses online´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.possessthedress.co.uk/coast-celia-maxi-dress.html" rel="nofollow">Coast Celia Maxi Dress</a> =-. Wow you definitely covered all the bases here, excellent. If everyone read this they'd know what style to go for according to their shape.

When I'm attending a special occasion such as a prom/wedding etc I usually get a custom made dress or I get a bought dress altered – it's the only way it will fit properly and flatter my shape.
.-= coast dresses online´s last blog ..Coast Celia Maxi Dress =-.

]]> By: Kay Dennis http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/prom-outfits/prom-dresses-and-body-shapes/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Kay Dennis Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:39:57 +0000 http://www.thepromorganiser.co.uk/?p=566#comment-22 Oh, thankyou so much for writing this! Everyone, no matter their shape, should feel like they really belong at the prom. About your advice on hourglass figures. I have terrible trouble finding dresses that fit right. Maybe it's just high street stores (I'm usually on a budget), but anything that fits me round the hips and the bust is always saggy at the waist. And then anything that fits at the waist is never, ever getting over my bum! It's not just prom dresses, actually. Why don't shops understand that people are different shapes as well as sizes? :-( Oh, thankyou so much for writing this! Everyone, no matter their shape, should feel like they really belong at the prom.

About your advice on hourglass figures. I have terrible trouble finding dresses that fit right. Maybe it's just high street stores (I'm usually on a budget), but anything that fits me round the hips and the bust is always saggy at the waist. And then anything that fits at the waist is never, ever getting over my bum!

It's not just prom dresses, actually. Why don't shops understand that people are different shapes as well as sizes? :-(

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