Archive for March, 2012

Short for “body conscious” the body-con skirt is continuing to be a huge trend moving into summer.

From skintight pencil skirts to figure-hugging dresses, the body-con silhouette will have you showing off your shape this season.

But how do you wear it? Will it be flattering? How can you keep your look sultry, not trashy?  Well, here are some tips:

• Don’t be afraid! The thought of tight, figure-hugging clothing probably inspires fear in the majority of women, but it shouldn’t! Most body-con pieces are actually pretty flattering, due to the fact that they suck you in, smoothing out your shape.
• Play with proportions. As I’ve stressed in previous articles, if you’re wearing a tight item of clothing, it’s a good rule to balance it out with an item that’s not as form fitting. Wearing a tight skirt? Try a colorful, loose-fitting tank top for balance.
• Go dark. Because these styles are so form fitting, it’s best to opt for a dark color if you’re feeling at all shy about showing your shape. Black, dark gray, brown, navy, and even deep purples and reds are all great color choices for body-con pieces.

We have a ton of new body-con skirts hitting Dots stores now, and the best part is they start at only $8.80!