HOW TO MAKE A BODY-CON DRESS WORK FOR YOU

Hello Lovelies! Doing well, I assume. We are discussing body-con dresses on the site today. Got mine from Rosegal.com  I know some ladies out there shy away from body-con dresses for some reasons and I feel they are thus  
1. It draws  unwanted attention  2. It too alluring  3. Lack of confidence to just pull it off 4. Body conscious.
 Me being slim I was just not confident enough to pull it off because I always felt like they are for the curvy ladies. Now that I’m a style blogger, I’ve decided to try some fashion risk for the blog and I’m here to say it’s not what you wear but indeed how you wear it. Sometimes society just make a certain type of rule when it comes to fashion for example,
saying wide legged pants are only for curvy ladies, skater dresses or skater skirts are for slim people, short skirts are for tall people and so on. No! nothing is precisely for anyone. At the end of the day, you need to know your body, what works for it or even manipulate how it can work for you, life is just too short and precious to follow a rule created by society, are you living for society or are you living for yourself?. Down below I’d be sharing a few tips on how to make a body-con dress work for you. Like what I’m wearing do click the links below to make a purchase.
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WHAT I’M WEARING
Body-con Dress (HERE) Dull Polished Circle Hoop Earrings (HERE) Heeled Sandals (HERE
 Disclaimer: I’m not a professional fashion consultant, these are just my honest opinions I think might help.
1.      If you are blessed with some curves and you feel wearing a body-con dress just would draw the wrong attention or would just be too alluring. I’d advice going a size up just so it wouldn’t look to alluring on you, because you already have some curves, so don’t show too much. Now, dress it down, I’m talking throwing a blazer over it to toning it down a little which could make it seem casual or sophisticated. Accessories less, trust me this would help, don’t wear too much jewelries, shoes should look decent and not party like. If possible get you some pumps, why, because they just scream sophistication. Make up should be clean and simple. And finally strut and slay in your body-con dress.
 2.      Now, I’m talking to my slim ladies out there. Firstly, there are different types of  'slim', the pear shape, straight, boxed shaped, rectangular and so on. Figure out where flatters you the most and go a size down just so, you look lady like and not looking too slim with no body features if that makes any sense.  For more exaggerated curvy like look, you already know what am about to say…….cinched that waist to perfection with a nice statement belt to enhance your figure. Then, accessories right, wear some decent shoes and make up like I said earlier should be clean and simple. 
3.      If you are of average height just get you a short body-con dress, short enough to show  your legs, that makes it seems like you look taller. i.e. it gives you height. Should you be curvy or slim, then you apply the tips have given above.

4.      If you are tall and have the same body features as me, look at the pictures one by one and see how I styled mine maybe it can help.
I hope this helps, for those who shy away from body-con dresses, don’t let society put you in a category as to what and what you can’t wear. If you know anybody who might need these tips just refer them here.
QOTD  ‘’Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new." -- Brian Tracy

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  2. Great post, I loved it! :)
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  3. Looking gorgeous and great advice bernie
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  4. oh... will never work on me but on you is amazing!! :))
    have a good week end dear...
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  5. thanks darling :D

    OMG all pieces fits perfect on you!! In love with this electric blue combo <3

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  6. Great dress! <3 . Im in your blog first time and my reaction was : OMG this blog is Amazing *.* I follow your blog and Instagram <3
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  7. Hi Benita! Wow, you look stunning in this body-con dress! I love the way you styled it, and the vivid shade of blue looks lovely on you!

    Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog.

    Have a fab weekend!

    Lots of love Saba xx

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  8. oh dear, this dress is perfect to you!! you look amazing with it.

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  9. You are rocking this body con dress! The color is stunning and loving those heels.

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  10. So interesting post, really nice and eductavice! You look amazing, so wonderful and beautiful! That's great!

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  11. You are right, not everyone is fashionable and should not go to such things. Maybe observations? I already did it, maybe you also follow me?

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  13. Lookin good lady! And I LOVE the lace up heels!
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  14. OH MY GOODNESS! You are fantastic! ♥

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  15. I really like your blue dress and how the top differs from the bottom! Body-con dresses can be so flattering.

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    1. I agree, it flatters the body. Thank you for stopping by.

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  16. This is the cutest body-con dress. I love the top details. You're so right, we all can wear anything we like as long we love the way we look/feel.
    Enjoy your day!

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    1. Exactly dear, wear what you like. Thanks for stopping by dear.

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  17. This is such a great look! I really love this dress
    Have a happy weekend!
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  18. Looking so good, thanks for the tips. Sometimes, i find it hard to wear bodycon dresses but your ideas make a lot of sense.

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    1. Thank you Mercy dear, I'm glad I could help.

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  19. Great tips and great look. I loved the dress and the colour is absolutely stunning. xoxo Cris
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  21. I totally agree with finding the best outfit for your body type.. girl you look amazing

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  22. Adorable! Amazing photos dear, like this dress so much ♥
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  23. You really have a typical of model figure Bernie, love the bodycon dress on you :) I love bodycon form too, but for me, maybe I will prefer something like fit and flare, so it can cover my body shape :) Nice tips anyway!

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    1. Awww thank you so much Chelshea dear. We all have our preferences. Thanks for stopping by my dear.

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  24. You look absolutely stunning and chic on that body-con dress, Im convinced it was made for you. Thanks for sharing these tips.

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  25. Love how that dress looks on you! :)

    And I love that colour! :)

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  27. Great post. <3
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  28. You look Amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

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  29. Wow Bernie, this dress suits you so well, I love he vivid color!
    Kisses, Paola.
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  30. Stunning dress!!
    You look absolutely amazing in blue! :)

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  31. I bet curvy ladies also thought that bodycon dresses are for slender figures as well! you're right we should stop labeling that some style is only for some category of people. at the end it is all about how you style it to own the look! i mean look at you, you look smashing! <3

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    1. So true! Society has made us label things which shouldn't be so. At the end of the day it'd how you can make it work for you. Thanks for stopping by dear.

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  32. Your dress is beautiful and I just love your accessories with this look :) http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2017/10/fall-preview-purple-haze.html

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  33. Woww that dress was definitely made for you! I love this color – you look gorgeous <3
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  34. amazing style as usual :)

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  35. Nice dress and nice figure!
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  36. Thanks a lot :D

    the ethnic print makes the dress totally different!

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  37. This dress looks perfect on you!! Love the details and the color! Have a wonderful week ahead Bernie!! :)
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  38. This dress is so gorgeous!
    I think everyone can work the body dress once they find the right length and style for them
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  39. Que luxo esse look arrasou amei, tenha semana abençoada, obrigado pela visita.
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  40. Thanks for the useful tips and amazing pictures too!
    Have a lovely day :)
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  42. This dress looks AMAZING on you! Love the color!
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  43. I don't think I can ever pull of dress like this, but on you it looks stunning x

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  44. I couldn't agree more with you, girl! I'm all for knowing your body and knowing how to make pieces work FOR your body shape with some simple adjustments and enhancement, which can make a world of a difference. I love the dress and I'm glad you chose to finally give it a try, it looks lovely on you! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great week ahead!

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    1. Very true Jalisa, just like I mentioned first is knowing your body and knowing what flatters your shape and take it from dear. Thanks for stopping by Jalisa dear and do have a great week ahead.

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  45. Great tips, Benita! I love how you're endorsing making clothes work for you, not giving into the style rules made by the society. You totally are making that bodycon dress work for you!
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  47. Love your dress!!

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  48. Beautiful dress and heels:) Perfect legs <3

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  49. This dress is just stunning on you! Just gorge!!
    Happy Monday, babe!
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  50. Love the dress, looks amazing on you!

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  51. I love your dress!
    xoxo

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  52. Your dress is so chic
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  53. Hi Benita,

    This body-con dress looks stunning on you!
    Have a great week.
    XO
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    1. Thank you Miriam and thanks for stopping by.
      Do have a great week ahead.

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  54. Pedazo de vestido, te queda de muerte.

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  55. Bernie, you have a great body and this kind of style suits you so nice! The color is stunning! xx
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  56. You look amazing dear !
    Beautiful dress, love it <3 xx

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  57. You look so gorgeous!

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  58. Girl, you make that body con dress work well for you! YOu're effortlessly gorgeous and sexy! Love the sandals as well.

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  59. that shoes though!! :)

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  60. You look spectacular in this dress, this color looks great on you.
    xoxo

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  61. Thank you dear and thanks for stopping by.

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  62. Thank you dear and thanks for stopping by.

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  63. Ahh these photos are gorgeous. You did such an amazing job!

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  64. Great post, I like it :) fantastic outfit :)

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