Spying a cute dress in a store window can conjure up all kinds of thoughts and fantasies about where and how you’ll wear this frock. You eagerly find your size and try it on in the fitting room only to find out it looks better on the mannequin. Every woman that you know has had a similar experience where a piece of clothing isn’t meant for your body shape. It’s frustrating trying to figure out which looks are flattering and which are not, but it’s all a matter of identifying your personal body type.

Dressing for your body shape is about classifying your proportions to accentuate your best features and hide problem areas. Once that step is completed, it’s time to find a cute dress that will compliment your curves.

1. Pear or triangle shaped body
Choosing dresses that make the body appear elongated by balancing the narrow shoulders and wide hips can be considered ideal here. This can be achieved with dresses with plunging necklines like a deep V-shape or a scoop or cowl neck and using bold patterns like in a fit and flare shape or the A-line cut. This beautiful fit and flare dress by Calvin Klein can be considered as a great choice. This illusion-trim dress that is available in regular and petite sizes is available for around $89.98 on Macy’s online site. With mesh detailing on the skirt hem, this dress is available in four colors.

2. Hourglass-shaped body
An hourglass-shaped body has a significantly defined waist with a proportional top and bottom. Bodycon dresses or those where a belt can be tied at the waist can do justice to this body type. Structured dresses like the Paula Ruched Drawstring Dress can be considered as a great option for this body type. This dress has a non-stretch fabric is fitting at the bust, waist, and hips. Adjustable spaghetti straps at the shoulders, a polka dot print, and a sweetheart neckline make this dress look trendy and fashionable. This dress is available in one color—Juniper—and is priced at around $233.

3. Inverted triangle
The inverted triangle body shape would include having broad shoulders, slim hips, and shapely legs. One can balance their broad shoulders with their narrower lower body to create a sort of an hourglass silhouette. Wrap style tops and V-neck tops can help enhance this figure in the best way. One can also look for A-line skirts. One great choice of dress for this body type is the sleeveless fit and flare midi dress by Mikado. This dress is available in three colors and is priced at around $160.

4. Athletic builds or a rectangle body
This body type calls for slim-fitting, lightly patterned dresses that can enhance the hands and legs. Soft colors, flowy fabrics, and statement necklines accentuate the upper part of this body type well. Full-sleeved dresses with a deeply draped back like this one from Mac Duggal on Nordstrom can be a stunning head-turner. This drape-back floral sequin gown with a full front coverage hem, bateau neck, and long sleeves is priced at around $598.

One can choose these or similar dresses that can help flaunt their body type in the best way possible. Given the amazing discounts that never fail to surprise us all year long, one can choose to buy these dresses that could be amazing for almost every occasion.