Dressing a Tall Figure

Prom season is on its way, and it’s time to start thinking about dates and prom dresses.  You have a little more control over your dress than you do over your date—so you should focus on what you can.  If you happen to be one of the taller ladies out there, you might wonder how to deal with a date that’s a little shorter than you.  Here at Dress Prom, we have prom gowns for girls of every shape and size.  If you’re a little taller, here are some tips to downplay your height.  (Your short date will thank you for it!)

• Choose a prom dress with a long top portion.  This will help to visually shorten your legs.
• If you’re going with a pattern, choose something that has a horizontal slant to it.  If you wear something more vertical, that will serve to elongate your figure.   You’re trying to look shorter, so horizontal is the way to go.
• Try mixing light and dark shades.  The contrast will help to visually shorten your shape, as well.
• It should go without saying, but consider wearing flat shoes instead of heels.  If you’re wearing a full ball gown, you can wear flat shoes and nobody will even notice!
• Avoid a monochromatic prom look.
• Pick prom dresses with large details.  They’ll make your body look smaller by contrast.

Do you have any other tips for dressing a taller figure?