It is a fact that mature ladies often feel that in the fast-paced fashion industry there is special attention paid on what's new and popular in the more youthful world. Be that as it may, let me reassure you that there are pieces of clothing that are suitable for mature ladies, and are stylish and age-appropriate at the same time. Let's take evening dresses for instance. The occasions are many, but the choices seem limited each time you visit the shops. Well, all this can be made easier if you know what you are looking for. Read on to find out which design flatters your body shape the most, and be prepared the next time you go shopping.
The first thing you need to be aware of is that there are four main body types for women and you need to be well informed in which type does your body figure fall into so that you can purchase evening dresses for older ladies made just for you.
First, spoon (pear) body type. Women who represent this body type have a pear-shaped figure. The hip measurement is vividly larger that the measurement of the bust. The best option of evening dresses for older ladies with this body type is a wrap dress. This design does wonders for the spoon-shaped lady, as it defines the waist and doesn't put the focus on the difference between the top and bottom parts of the body. Second, the inverted triangle (apple) body type. In this case, the ladies have broader shoulders and the bust is bigger than the hips. Evening dresses for older ladies that will surely emphasize the hips give the illusion of curves are the fit-and-flare dresses. This type of dress will make any figure look like an hourglass, because of its cinched waist and flared skirt.
Next, rectangular (banana) body type. Women with a waist smaller than the hips or bust fall into this category. The figures that these women have are more straight or athletic. Here a figure flattering dress with an illusion of a top and skirt combo will work perfectly. A pencil skirt at the bottom and an overlay for the top part of the dress. This unusual design will definitely make your waist look curvier. And lastly, the hourglass body type. This body type is represented with equal hip and bust measurements with a narrow waist. The sheath dress is perfect for mature ladies with an hourglass figure. What makes this dress suitable for this body type are the long lines that help elongate the body and the form-fitting waist that will highlight the best features that these women have.
