Dress 2 Party
02-12-2025
How To Choose The Perfect Prom Dress For Your Body Type
Find the best prom dress to suit your body shape with our guide.
How To Choose The Perfect Prom Dress For Your Body Type
Prom Dress Trends in the UK will come and go, but if you are searching for your dream Prom Dress the biggest factor to consider when making your choice will be what looks best on my body type? From frothy fishtail style gowns to dramatic thigh splits, use our guide to select the best Prom Dress for your figure and style.
Will A Ballgown Prom Dress Look Good On My Figure?
From pastel shades to jewel tones, a Ballgown is a style that will usually work well for most body types. Fuller figures will do well with a boned and corset style top ballgown like our Tiffany dress, enjoying the support that this kind of style offers to a fuller bust. Equally a flatter chest can often feel enhanced by the corset effect, giving curves where there are less. Girls who are shorter can sometimes feel overpowered by the fullness of a Ballgown skirt, with taller girls definitely rocking this look with confidence. If you are not tall but this style is calling you, a platform high heel can make all the difference in choosing this look. Overall a Ballgown is a popular choice for most body types, and it helps that it is a Classic UK Prom style on offer every year, rather than a fleeting trend !
Will A Tight Fit Prom Gown Suit My Body Shape?
A tight fit Prom Gown either in Lycra or satin is one that tends to favour the more boyish and straighter body types. Often styled with a thigh split and an open back, any fuller busts or curves can feel exposed, particularly in the pastel colours. The exception to this rule could be a style with a halter neck like our Tia dress in red and navy. The supportive halter neck in this style is great on bustier girls looking for a tight fit, and the hot fix studs certainly enhance any curves to create the most flattering of silhouettes. To help you trial this type of style, ask your sales assistant to bring you a selection of colours and necklines as a starting point, and work your way through the tight fit options to explore whether this could be the perfect Prom Dress style for you.
What Kind Of Neckline Should I Choose For My Prom Dress?
Whilst personal preference will always play a part in choosing the right neckline, there are some basic tips to bear in mind when choosing the best neckline for your body shape. For girls with a heavier bust, a prom dress with straps can be a good idea. Whilst strapless corset style Prom Dresses are supportive, there is nothing worse than having to pull your Prom Dress up all night! Some of our best selling gowns like the Fiona or Faye have very supportive straps with a sweetheart neckline . If possible, ask your Sales Assistant to bring you a sweetheart, a strapless and a halter neck to see how each sits on you, so you can trial each one on your figure.
Will A Fishtail Gown Work Well At Prom For My Body Shape ?
Fishtail Prom Dresses are always on trend in the UK. Even better is the fact that they suit almost all body shapes. Curvy girls looking for a flattering shape will find that it hugs them in all the right places, and for those less curvy it can create a shape enhancing silhouette. From strapless frothy pastel prom styles with a waterfall hem like our Sophia gown, to the more slinky corset fishtail styles like Kendall, he Fishtail Prom dress is a trend that’s here to stay for all body types !
