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It is never easy to choose what dress looks best on you, so today we’ll be sharing some tips to keep in mind as you shop. 

One of the nice things about dresses is that they're a "one and done" item-you just need to add shoes, a coat, and accessories. That's what makes dresses such an effortless staple for so many. As the warmer weather approaches, here are a few things to keep in mind when you're looking for the perfect summer dress:

  1. Choose What You Like: Sounds obvious, but you might get talked into buying something you'll never wear. Make sure you really like the dress and could see yourself wearing it often. If you understand your style personality, this will be less of an issue.
  2. Think About Where You Want to Draw Attention: If you want to show off your waist, belted, tailored, or ruched styles are the best. A wrap or fit-and-flare dress is also a great idea when trying to balance curvy and non-curvy parts if you are curvier on the bottom. If you want to emphasize the area of your neck or bust, look for interesting necklines, such as V-neck or empire-line dresses that hit below the bust. To show off the legs, an asymmetrical hem or bold bottom half prints could do the trick.
  3. Consider Height, Scale, and Proportions: Small-framed women may be overwhelmed by giant patterns or extremely full-cut designs, but light fabrics with little pattern work beautifully. Tall or larger women can often get away with much more blow-up patterns and graphic color-block styles. Body proportions can also make a huge difference: when you're long-waisted, some waistlines will hit too high, and shorter bodies would look wonderful in empire or dropped waistlines.
  4. Choose a Flattering Color: Colour is one of the key determinants on how well your chosen dress will fit your skin. Even if you are not a pastel person, then opt for bold bright or contrastive colors that shelve out the best features in you.
  5. Consider Cost per Wear: Imagine how many times you would wear the dress. It's always savvy to invest in something that you wear frequently, rather than the cheap dress that comes out only when it's special occasion. And if you don’t want to buy, but want to hire a dress in Melbourne for a specific event, you can do it at Passion For Fashion.

By keeping these tips in mind, you’ll be able to select dresses that suit your body, style, and budget.