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    Selecting a Dress by Length

    Published: Jun 4, 2019 · Modified: Jun 5, 2019 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Shopping for a dress is a lot of fun, but it can also be frustrating when you don't know what style of dress you want. There are many styles to choose from. Some are form-fitting, while others have relaxed fits. Some are fun and trendy. Others are flowing and formal. There are sleeved and sleeveless dresses, as well as dresses with all sorts of decorative embellishments, including sashes and sleeve puffs. All those choices may overwhelm you, so it is important to start by making one decision at a time.

    While not always true, the length of a dress often affects its style or the occasions for which it might seem suitable. For example, a mini dress is not considered work attire. Similarly, you would not want to wear a floor length ball gown to the beach. Therefore, starting by focusing in on a particular length you like can help you narrow down your dress choices. Here are some guidelines to help you select a dress with length in mind.

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    Show Off Your Legs with a Mini Dress

    The term “mini” means the same thing for dresses as it does for skirts. A mini dress is a dress with the shortest length, falling to a couple inches below your waist.  A mini dress may make you look taller. It will also make your legs look longer and stand out. Therefore, wearing a mini dress is a great way to show your legs off. Wear a mini dress with high heels only if you want to look exceptionally tall.

    Mini dresses can be worn in casual circumstances. They are most recommended for clubbing nights. Mini dresses can help you impress or attract a date in bars or at informal parties. They are not meant for formal or work wear.

    Wear Asymmetrical Dresses for Fun Days Out

    The term “asymmetrical” simply means one side is not like the other. In the case of dresses, it often refers to hemlines that change from back to front or on one side versus the other. That change in length can be eye-catching. Dresses with asymmetrical hemlines often have loose, flowing skirts and are best worn casually. However, form-fitting dresses can have asymmetrical features, too. Those features are often in the upper part of the dress. For example, a dress can be asymmetrical because it is sleeved on one side and sleeveless on the other.

    Dress to Impress with Cocktail Dresses

    A cocktail dress is a dress of a length ending just before or right at your knees. Nothing says “classy” like a cocktail dress. It is long enough to be sexy, but tasteful. The typical place to wear a cocktail dress is, of course, to a cocktail party. It can also be worn to most types of semi-formal or formal events.  Cocktail dresses almost always go best with heels.

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    Wear Midi Dresses for Day-to-Day Purposes

    It is always good to own as many multi-purpose dresses as possible so you do not have to keep too many single-use dresses or other pieces of clothing. Midi-dresses are excellent choices when you want dresses you can wear day-to-day. They can be acceptable as work attire or for personal use. They are also all-season dresses. They cover all of you except your ankles and part of your calves. Therefore, they are warmer in cold weather than several shorter dress types. Ending below your knee, these often casual but stylish dresses can be form-fitting or have flared skirts.

    Show Some Style with Maxi Dresses

    Maxi dresses are ankle or floor-length dresses. They can be perfect for all sorts of occasions from a day at the races to attending a wedding. You can even wear them to the beach in the summer. However, you have to choose a fabric type and pattern appropriate for your chosen occasions. Also, consider the weather when selecting a fabric type. Like midi dresses, these dresses can be all-season wear when you choose wisely. When wearing the same maxi dress on multiple occasions, use different shoes and accessories to change your look.

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