Tight dresses first came to light in the 1990s, gaining popularity for the elegant lines they created in the female figure. The term refers to body awareness as it is definitely a dress that is worn to highlight the body rather than hide it.

A bodycon dress is essentially a figure-hugging bodycon dress, made from stretchy material or composite material like spandex or lycra. They tend to be short in length, usually falling to mid-thigh, although longer styles are occasionally seen.

Due to its stiffness, this style of dress is certainly not flattering for all figures. Ideally, this dress works best on an hourglass shaped woman who has about the same size bust and hips with a narrow waist. When considering the construction of the dress, a tight stretchy material, it is understandable that those with curves will be better served than those without. These dresses are also generally low-cut to show off the cleavage, so women with more bodices will look better than those with little breasts.

Therefore, women with a straight up and down figure, or small hips and bust, will find that the bodycon does nothing for them. Similarly, a pear-shaped figure, meaning hips that are much larger than the bust, will want to steer clear of this dress. Remember, there is nowhere for your body to hide in a dress like this, and since pear shapes tend to have much larger bottoms without the counterweight of a large chest, the bodycon will only highlight your problem areas and not take advantage of it. of its good points.

Now, even if you are an hourglass figure, there are still plenty of ways to wear a bodycon to suit the look you are going for, as well as some pitfalls to avoid.

For example, many high street retailers have cutout bodycon lines to add some versatility to this streamlined look. Take a look at where clipping occurs and what parts of the skin may end up blinking. If you have a flat stomach, the cutouts along the side seams can add a bit of sexiness, but obviously this would be more suitable for a night out than at the office. There are also many designs with cutouts along the back, such as with cross straps. Perfect for toned shoulders and a bit of sophistication.

Alternatively, if you are a fan of dresses and really want to show off your legs, while looking classy and professional at work, go for a plain-colored U-neck or bar-neck design and pair it with a cardigan. The tighter and thinner the material, the more of your shape it will reveal, so for a more elegant option, go for ribbed or paneled designs.