Ladies, Party season is approaching and you will be thinking now of what to wear on that night out with friends or to the Christmas party. Strapless dresses can and do look sexy and elegant on women of a variety of sizes but many women are reluctant to wear them for fear of exposing too much skin or not having the proper physique to carry it off.  It’s a myth that strapless dresses are best suited for women with fit, toned bodies, as selecting the right dress is the key  and no matter what your weight or size, you too can still wear that strapless dress and maintain that “WOW” factor that will get you genuine compliments while making you feel sexy and comfortable. Fashion.ie has put together some very simple tips for you to remember when choosing a strapless dress.

 The correct fit is crucial

When choosing your strapless dress, it's vital to spend time in the dressing room to make sure the dress you like, fits you properly. Just think, the last thing you want is to be at that party and for you to spill out of your dress. When you are in the dressing room with your dress on, treat it like you are on an assault course and move your arms, wave your hands, bend over and shake your body, every way possible to ensure it fits firmly and it feels comfortable to wear. It could save you from having an embarrassing “fashion moment” while out with friends or colleagues. Remember, a dress you have to keep pulling at and adjusting on your night out is not a comfortable dress so take your time and get the right dress.

CLASSIC STRAPLESS DRESS

Make sure to choose the right bra

Lots of people make the mistake of thinking that because they need a small strapless bra to go with their dress. WRONG. Most regular strapless bras have a strong tendency to slip or move without notice. OK, how do you get around this problem?  Take time to look for a long-line strapless bra. This is a bra that actually extends down to your waist and provides good structure to prevent any slippage. A good tip also is to pin your bra to the inside of your dress to ensure it stays in place, especially if you intend dancing or strutting your stuff on the dance floor.

LONG-LINE STRAPLESS BRA

Simple Accessories are key

Nice Simple accessories can enhance a strapless dress. The area around your neck will be highly visible and the trick now is to decorate this area with a single but elegant piece of jewellery that does not detract from your strapless dress. Pendants or pearls are always a winner but the key is not to “bling” big that will put all the attention on your neckline and not your dress.

PEARLS ARE ALWAYS A SAFE WAY TO ACCESSORIZE

Comfortable shoes

Well you will be spending most of the night in these ladies and we have all experienced nights of pain and torture at some time or another in wearing shoes to suit the dress while ignoring the probability that they are not comfortable to wear. Yes, most fashion critics agree that high heels do compliment any strapless dress, but the style of heels is important to. Sling-back shoes are a very good choice but again remember not to have them too loud in colour as they draw the attention away from your dress to your feet.

MAKE SURE YOUR SHOES DON'T DISTRACT ATTENTION FROM YOUR DRESS

Once the party is over

So the party is over and your lovely strapless dress that your wore so well is either going to be parked up in your wardrobe for another year or given away. But ladies, this does not have to be the way as a strapless dress with a little imagination can be transformed into something that you can wear for other occasions to. Try adding a wrap or a nice fitted jacket or even a sleeveless jacket with accessories that can compliment and transform your dress to day-time wear for the office. Remember, “waste not want not”, and your strapless dress can have an extended shelf life if you use your imagination.

WEAR YOUR STRAPLESS DRESS FOR CASUAL OCCASSIONS

Remember to stay safe this festive season and always let people know where you are. DO NOT travel or wander off home alone or take drink s from people you do not know or trust. As the adverts say, “enjoy drink responsibly” and enjoy the festive season.