Bandage Dress

One of the hottest trends this season is the bodycon dress, which is the abbreviation of “body conscious” (read: tight body hugging style bandage dress). For example, the flattering Herve Leger dress pictured above in the center has paneled angles that give it a shapely, form-fitting bodice look.

You can pick a bodycon outfit in almost anything ranging from tight figure hugging pencil skirts to the snug, high-waist jeans. It is all about silhouette and showing of your best assets. However, the entire look is easily ruined if you flaunt the wrong “accessories.”

Don’t be scared of experimentation. But pick something that your body is comfortable with it. Jessica Alba swears by Spanx. You can also try a black bodycon dress because black creates a slimming affect. Now, there are a few factors to keep in mind when you pick these outfits to stay high on the fashion-quotient-

• Try playing out with proportions. If you are heavier on the thighs and behind, opt for loose fitted jeans or pick a dress that hugs the top. If you have a slender lower bottom then pick shapes and styles that hug the bottom. Pair it with loose and colorful tops and tanks to work the balance. Boyfriend jackets work well here too.
• Play with proportions. As I’ve stressed in previous articles, if you’re wearing a tight item of clothing, it’s a good rule to balance it out with an item that’s not as form fitting. Wearing a tight skirt? Try a colorful, loose-fitting tank top for balance.

• Choose bodycon outfits as per occasion. For instance, this Halogen pencil skirt comes with panels to create an always-appropriate silhouette. It has a four-way stretch weave to give you enough flexibility. The high waist skirt can be paired with a formal shirt during the day and a shimmery tank for evenings.
• Don’t show off too much at one go. It just makes you look like a fashion victim. If you are wearing a cleavage showing top, avoid very short bottoms or tight bottoms. Instead, wear a turtleneck or high button blouse to look classy.