Prom and Party Dresses for Busty Body Types

Dresses for busty figures flatter in a variety of ways. Most women with busty figures have a proportionally larger upper body including broad shoulders, a wide back, and larger than average bust. The key to dressing a busty figure is to draw attention up to the face and to choose styles and features that balance the broader upper body with the narrow lower body, creating a shapely silhouette. This is achieved by choosing clothes that add curves to the hips while creating a more defined waist. Selecting dresses for busty figures is easy with the array of styles, cuts, and designs available at PromGirl. Shop this assortment of designer dresses for busty body types to find a figure-flattering prom dress, homecoming dress, or party dress for your next special occasion.

What Dresses are Flattering for Busty Figures?

What to Wear

There are a variety of figure-flattering dresses for busty body types, including halter top dresses, long beaded gowns for prom, sexy cocktail dresses, and short semi-formal homecoming party dresses. Remember, the fashion goal for dressing a busty figure is to choose a party dress with features that will accentuate your best assets and help you achieve a balanced and shapely silhouette. A designer party dress with a v-neck or scoop neckline will elongate your neck and help create an overall balanced look. If you’re concerned with coverage or need a little extra support, try one of these designer dresses with thick straps or a halter top dress. Beaded halter tops, sequined cocktail dresses, and beaded gowns will add just the right amount of sparkle to your look. To add definition to your waist, try one of the dresses with ruching, a belted dress, or a trendy dress with color blocks or a pattern at the waistline. Semi-formal or formal dresses with unique hemlines are also a great way for women with busty body types to divert attention from their upper bodies. Designer dresses with laser cut hems, mermaid skirts, trumpet skirts, or a layered tiered skirt can add volume and help balance out your silhouette. Still not sure what to wear? The slimming effect of the tried and true little black dress makes it a figure-flattering timeless classic.

What to Avoid

To create the most figure-flattering look for a busty body type, avoid any party dresses that emphasize the upper body. Instead, look for styles and cuts that will balance out your proportions and help you achieve a shapely feminine silhouette. Although trendy, off-the-shoulder, cold-shoulder, and high neck dresses tend to draw attention upward and can make your upper body appear sizes larger. It is also a good rule of thumb to refrain from choosing a party dress with ruffles, popovers, or flounce accents on the bodice. These features are intended to create the illusion of added volume, which is not needed for busty figures and tends to make the wearer appear top heavy. Also consider carefully dresses with thin spaghetti straps and strapless dresses, while charming, they may not provide the coverage and support you need to carelessly dance the night away, without worry of a dreaded wardrobe malfunction.