RUCHED DRESS

Learn How to Find a Ruched Dress for Your Shape!

Ruched dresses can be a difficult look to wear; however when worn correctly it can look stylish and completely sexy. When we think of ruched dresses, we normally think of the short, satin, brightly colored cocktail dresses that we see many celebrities strut around in on the red carpet. The problem is that not all shapes and sizes can wear these particular types of ruched dresses without making them appear heavier. But fear not! Any body shape can pull off a ruched dress, you just need to know what style fits your body the best.

FIND A RUCHED DRESS FOR YOUR BODY

RUCHED DRESS HOW TO: Tall and Slender

Women who are very lean and tall are normally able to wear a ruched dress cocktail dress because the ruching falls evenly and doesn’t sit on any problem areas, such as the tummy and the rear. These types of dresses look very attractive on this certain body shape and should be paired with high heels to give the look even more length. Wear a bright color in a ruched dress to really give off the summer vibe.

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RUCHED DRESS HOW TO: Short and Petite

As a shorter woman with a smaller frame you don’t want any dress to be too overdone because it will look like it is swallowing you up whole. When it comes to finding a proper ruched dress for this type of shape, you should really stick with ruching that is near the chest or along the waist. Normally it is best to stay away from a dress that has ruching all the way down the entire dress because it will cause you to look shorter and perhaps even eliminate your waist altogether. If you stick with ruching that is focused on a particular spot, it will accentuate the area, rather than point out an area that you don’t want to be focused on.

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RUCHED DRESS HOW TO: Tummy Problems

If your problem area is in your tummy, it is best to stay away from ruching that is placed in that spot. Instead, wear a ruched dress that has an empire waist to give the illusion of a cinched waist. You should also wear a dress with a brighter top half and dark bottom. If you wear a ruched empire waist dress with yellow on top and black on the bottom, it will highlight your bust, and disguise your waist.

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RUCHED DRESS HOW TO: Bottom Heavy

If you have a thicker bottom half, you may want to try to mask it by wearing something that will not cause emphasis to it. Do not wear a ruched cocktail dress that clings to the body. This will not hide anything; it will only accent your problem zone even more. Instead, either wear a dress with ruching along the chest, instead of the bottom, or wear a ruched dress with a darker color along the bottom half and a lighter color on top.

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Carissa Chesanek is a freelance writer who works with mainly women's issues that deal with fashion, beauty, health and relationships. She is currently getting her master's degree in journalism, is an aspiring author and an active member of the International Women's Writing Guild. 

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