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It’s pretty interesting how the length of your dress can change not only your entire silhouette and look but it also impacts your comfort level and outfit's mood.
Dress length is also associated with the type of event you are attending.
Therefore, it is a great idea to learn about different lengths of dresses and how they affect your look. From knee length dresses to ankle length dresses, this guide will help you nail your next outfit choice.
Let’s start small with mini dresses. These are ideal for casual parties or just having a night out with the girls. Mini dresses are fun, flirty, and perfect for showing off those sexy legs. They typically hit mid-thigh or higher, making them a bold choice for a night out or a sunny day.
The go-to rule for mini dresses is that you should wear them for casual or semi-formal events. Here’s a list to make it easy for you.
Here are some styling tips that can enhance your look in a mini dress.
These are some of the most versatile types of dresses. These cater to almost all body lengths nicely. They offer the perfect balance between formal and casual, making them a go-to choice for many occasions.
As mentioned above these are highly versatile so you can wear them almost everywhere. Here are some settings we recommend knee length dresses.
Take your knee dress silhouette to the next level with these tips.
Just after the knee length dresses, we move to midi or mid length dresses. These are truly the embodiment of every-day dress. Midi dresses fall anywhere between the knee and ankle, usually around mid-calf. Depending on the fabric, these can be one of the most comfortable dresses out there.
So, being the everyday type of dress, you can wear a mini dress to many different places. Here are our recommendations.
Here are some tips that can make your outfit appear even better.
Now, we are approaching the formal section of dresses. These are also known as maxi dresses. Unlike previous dress lengths, these are majorly worn to formal events; however, you can still rock them to semi-formal parties as well.
Just like mini dresses are for casual settings, these are for formal occasions.
Here are some tips to add a touch of elegance to your outfit.
Floor length dresses or formal gowns exist for one purpose only: to make you look elegant and enhance your presence. These usually come with embellishments and detailed work on the fabric. Unsurprisingly, these require awareness and proper walking style to avoid tripping and falls.
These are strictly worn to formal events.
These dresses are quite detailed on their own. Therefore, keep additional accessories minimal.
Context is very important here because a mini dress for a tall girl can be a knee length dress for a short person. Therefore, we are providing average length of all types of dresses considering the average height of females in the US, i.e. 5 feet 4 inches.
If you are unsure of the right length of the dress, you can measure it easily. All you need is a friend and a flexible measuring tape.
This is the length of the dress.
NOTE: If you want to measure the dress length without wearing it. Just lay the dress flat and measure from the top of the strap to the shortest point of the hemline. If the dress is strapless, measure from the neckline.
When it comes to choosing the ideal dress length, your body type should be given more attention than your height. While you can experiment with different lengths, here’s a little guide to help you.
If you're a petite build, go with mini or knee length dress. Avoid long dresses.
For you, the midi dresses are ideal, as they’ll help you balance your look. Avoid mini dresses or gowns.
Ankle or floor-length bodycon dresses are the way to go for you.
Just remember that finding the ideal length for the dress depends on the factors mentioned and your body type. So, just pay attention to the type of event.
Happy Styling!
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