Then came the sack look, a dress that tended toward a straighter waist.

The trend caught on more in 1957. Many designers took the idea of the sack dress and modified it. The sack dress evolved into the trapeze dress, which was a swinging dress almost triangular in shape. It was worn with low shoes and of course the large bouffant hairstyle. It later became the short baby doll tent look of the 60s.

While slim wedding gowns do not flare outward around the legs, ultra-slim gowns practically cling to the legs. Such is the case with Vineyard Tatum style Guipure Lace Slim Gown, which portrays the illusion of pants as the bride walks down the aisle. The dress also comes with slit detail, a large waistband, and a bow at the back.

Bouquet?br />Bridesmaids can also have bouquets besides the bride. Make these bouquets smaller than the bride's, and it will create an effect akin to a myriad of stars surrounding the moon. The bride's bouquet should be full of different flowers and appropriate colors as per the theme, but hold back on the bridesmaids' bouquets and make them simpler while still complementing that of the bride.

Your work dress up should be a prelude on how your look should be. In the corporate world, dressing up gives the clients and colleagues an impression of you. This becomes the key on how you close deals and business meetings. Therefore, you should be choosy on what clothes you wear on these purposes. Try to wear the classic trousers and match it with the modern turtle neck. If you want to play with skirts and dress, experiment with the flair and elegance of pencil skirts or stylish tube dress paired with killer stilettos or cigarette-pipe heels.

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An A-line skirt is the best way to minimize the hips. Fitted or corset type bodices with the skirt coming down with a flare will balance out this figure nicely. Fitted bodices with embroidery, crystal/rhinestones, pearl designs or lace on the top half of the dress will take the eye away from the hips. Lace up backs will guide the eye up the back. Coloured embroidery on the bodice will also bring attention to the top half of the body instead of the skirt. Classic, Contemporary, Romantic, Glamorous and Destination gowns all come with the A-line skirt with a narrow train will make this body shape look stunning.