Style advice for the Daniella Dress
Style advice for the Daniella Dress
The Daniella dress draws attention to the neck with a high polo neck, making the upper body look longer. However, the dress accentuates the bust, making Daniella a no-go for women with full busts, short necks or double chins. For women who wish they were a little bustier or who have a long neck, this dress is a dream come true.
The ideal length of this dress depends on your body height. Discover the no-hassle method of altering dress length here.
Height checklist
- Are you shorter than 165 cm?
If so, the knee-height version (or just above the knee) will look nicest on you.
Is a long version still more your cup of tea? You can make that work too, just make sure that your ankles are visible. The dress is most flattering in fabric with a subtle design or vertical stripes. Don't be afraid to show off those curves. You can do that by putting your waist in the spotlight.
Tip: wear the dress with your hair done up and wear heels under the long dress to add height. - Are you average height?
The Daniella dress looks great on you in any length. - Are you taller than 172 cm?
If so, the dress looks most flattering just past the knee. Printed fabrics look fantastic on you, but be sure to pick one that is proportionate to your height and posture. That means that small prints are a no-go.
Striking accessories with this dress are a definite yes. For example, consider shoes in a bright colour or an extravagant handbag.
The Daniella Dress for O-types
Daniella looks fantastic on apples because it drapes loosely around the body without looking ‘big’. It creates a lovely vertical line that really flatters your rounder figure. That's great news for your body shape. Please note: it only works if you don’t have a full bust and have a long neck. Do you have a relatively short neck or are you big busted? Omit the polo neck and add a lovely scoop neck instead.
Your body shape benefits from more structure at the shoulders, something the puffed sleeves of this dress do perfectly. The dress shouldn't cling to your body but should fall fluidly, straight down.
Opt for a jersey with vertical ribs to create a lengthening effect. Tip: fabric with a delicate print is perfect for camouflaging certain areas. It creates visual ‘chaos’ so that the eye doesn't focus on any one point.
This dress looks best in a solid, dark, or plain fabric. Pair with striking earrings to draw attention to your upper body.
The Daniella Dress for H-types
The Daniella dress definitely works on your body shape, provided that you don't have a large bust or short neck. The straight cut of this dress looks fantastic on your body shape. There’s no focus on the waist, which makes it the perfect dress for concealing the fact that you don't have one. Your body is naturally well-proportioned, and the cut of this dress keeps that perfectly intact. The volume at the top of the dress is balanced by the fullness at the bottom of the sleeves, which means volume at the bottom of your silhouette.
Don’t make the dress too long; your legs deserve to be seen.
Your straight body shape looks especially lovely in fabrics with geometric shapes or checks.
The Daniella Dress for I-types
The Daniella has a rather straight cut for your body shape. However, the puffed sleeves do add a touch of schwung to your figure. Another creative option would be to leave off the wrist trim and make a version with butterfly sleeves to create more visual interest. Play with colour or select fabric with a fabulous print. For example, you could go for a floral print or wide, horizontal bands of colour in several different colours, etc.
Go for textured fabrics that add structure to your body.
The Daniella Dress for A-types
The A-type's objective is to put the upper body in the spotlight. In that respect, the feminine puffed sleeves work like a charm.
The dress should drape smoothly and naturally over your hips and make 100% sure that it doesn’t cling to your buttocks.
Your body shape looks best in sleeves that are 3/4-length or shorter. You want to keep the focus as high as possible and avoid too much volume around the hips.
One option would be to leave the wrist trim off and make butterfly sleeves instead. Be sure to shorten the sleeves to avoid volume around the hips.
Make the dress in a fabric with a fluid drape and heavy enough to keep the dress from clinging to your bum.
The Daniella Dress for X- and 8-types
Your body shape always looks best in garments that flatter your natural curves and accentuate your waist. The Daniella dress doesn't do a grand job at accentuating your waistline. Compensate by taking the dress in along the side seams at the waist, shortening the sleeves to 3/4-length, or adding a belt to tighten the waist.
The puffed sleeves add plenty of structure/volume at the shoulder line, which works well on your figure. They also create a wonderfully feminine look.
Definitely make the dress in fabric with a fluid drape that's either in a solid colour or has a delicate floral print. Finish it off with ultra-feminine accessories.
The Daniella Dress for V-types
V-types look great in dresses that make the shoulders and upper body seem less bulky.
The puffed sleeves are oh-so-pretty and oh-so-feminine, but they draw oh-so-much attention (i.e. too much!) to your shoulders. You can compensate by making sure to add something that really catches the eye at the bottom of your silhouette. For instance, you could add a band of colour at the bottom of the dress for interest or wear light-coloured, eye-catching boots. You also make the dress wider at the hem or add a ruffle at the bottom.
