{"id":127076,"date":"2019-06-05T07:48:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T12:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=127076"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:47:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:47:09","slug":"clothes-that-flatter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/clothes-that-flatter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 flattering summer styles to try now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Sometimes I just need style to be easy. Because dressing well is fun, but it’s not my top objective in life. I’m sure you can relate \u2014 no matter how strong your love for fashion, there are always days when something else is more important or requires all of your brainpower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, those aren’t the days when we can stay at home wearing joggers and a t-shirt. Mostly it’s the opposite: we’re doing a presentation or running an important meeting or networking at a bigwig cocktail party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those occasions \u2014 when I know I’ll be low on creative energy, but what I wear matters \u2014 I bypass the whole question of body shape and lean towards universally flattering styles instead. These are the silhouettes that often look great on any figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite clothes that flatter? Read on to find out what they are and how to buy them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clothes that flatter \u2014 5 options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Shift dress <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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MSK Sleeveless Embellished Shift Dress, $64.99 (on sale), JCPenney<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The fabric of a shift dress hangs straight down from your shoulders with just a hint of an A-line shape. Those clean lines can either add the appearance of curves on a very straight body or balance out proportions on a curvy body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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London Times Printed Sleeveless Dress, $36.97, Nordstrom Rack\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Having said that, not all shift dresses fit the same. Some are roomier than others, some have sleeves and, of course, patterns and color schemes make a difference. Try these tips to perfect your shift dress choice: <\/p>\n\n\n\n