Wrap Dresses
August 8th, 2007 by Cherry Pacheco-Uy
Posted in Fashion for Women | | 33 Comments »
Ever since the great Diane Von Furstenberg invented the wraparound dress and sold 5 million pieces of it by the mid ‘70s, this classic piece of garment has seen many revivals that make it even more popular today.
The versatile dress can be worn practically by all women of all ages and shape. Because it is worn fitted, it is sexy without being too revealing. If you’re already shapely, it emphasizes curves while hiding wide hips and bulges. If you’re on the skinny side, the diagonal line that cuts across the chest and cinches at the waist fools the eye into thinking you have more shape. It also easy to change the look of the dress just by layering or adding the right accessories.
Choose wrap dresses in stretchy fabric for a more flattering and comfortable fit. DVF used to make them in geometric patterns, which today have a retro feel. For the less daring, you can wear them in solid colors. Here are ways to wear the look:
Ever since the great Diane Von Furstenberg invented the wraparound dress and sold 5 million pieces of it by the mid ‘70s, this classic piece of garment has seen many revivals that make it even more popular today.
The versatile dress can be worn practically by all women of all ages and shape. Because it is worn fitted, it is sexy without being too revealing. If you’re already shapely, it emphasizes curves while hiding wide hips and bulges. If you’re on the skinny side, the diagonal line that cuts across the chest and cinches at the waist fools the eye into thinking you have more shape. It also easy to change the look of the dress just by layering or adding the right accessories.
Choose wrap dresses in stretchy fabric for a more flattering and comfortable fit. DVF used to make them in geometric patterns, which today have a retro feel. For the less daring, you can wear them in solid colors. Here are ways to wear the look:
