If you've got a straight body (narrow hips, no bust, no rear) there are certain dresses that will flatter your body better than others.
Straight body
Fitted sheaths and classic shift dresses work well for this body type.
Straight body
Empire waist or A-line skirts on a dress help to give you some curves, if you don't have much in that area.
Straight body
You can also create a more dramatic effect by having an off-the-shoulder dress. The neckline of a dress like this draws more attention to the collarbones and arms.
Full bust
When your bust measurement is fuller than your hips and rear measurement, a good look is to draw attention away from your bust and even out your top and bottom by the dresses you choose.
Full bust
V-necks and halter tops can create a slimming effect (and look good with fuller busts).
Full bust
A-line and full skirt dress styles will help create a balance between the top and bottom. Choosing dresses with details at the bottom can also help draw attention downwards.
Hourglass figure
This means that you've got a full bust and full hips, with a narrower, defined waist.
You'll want to go for dresses that nip in at the waist and show off your figure.
Hourglass figure
Wraps, knit dresses, and sheaths that have a waist are good bets for showing off your figure.
Hourglass figure
Wraps, knit dresses, and sheaths that have a waist are good bets for showing off your figure.
Pear-shaped figure
Choose dresses than enhance your upper body.
Pear-shaped basically means that you're fuller at the hips and rear and smaller around your bust.
Pear-shaped figure
Open-neck and strapless dresses are good for drawing attention to your upper body, highlighting your assets.
Pear-shaped figure
Empire waists, full and A-line skirts also enhance your hips and help you look fabulous!
Apple-shape
This basically means that your narrowest point is at your ribs, above your natural waist.
Apple-shape
Empire waists are a good bet for drawing attention upwards, since their waistline sits right below the bust.
Apple-shape
Choose a dress with details around the neckline, because this will draw attention upwards.
Full skirts or A-line skirts on a dress can give you the appearance of an hourglass figure.