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Best Fall Dresses for Your Body Type

In fall, layering can be fun. But sometimes, it's sort of nice to be able to skip the puzzle and throw on a dress, a cozy jacket and just go. These dresses are not only ideal for fall's lazy, running-late moments—no more juggling a button-up, sweater, vest, pants, etc—but also tailored to your body type, too.

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Apple-Shaped

Hide a belly paunch with a swingy, drop-waist dress that pulls the eye down to a ruffley hem.

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Boyish/Athletic

Fake an hourglass shape with well-structured fabric.


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Pear-Shaped

Choose a dress that draws attention up to the neckline via a big punch of color, then falls loosely on the hips and covers larger thighs.

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Petite

Monochromatic and fitted, this pencil dress has an elongating effect.


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Small-Chested

The strategic—and on-trend—pattern creates curves.

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Busty

With a higher neckline and a nipped waist, it lets you wear a bra and avoid that tent-like shape of looser shifts.

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