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The Best Dresses for Extremely Curvy Petites

Q: At 5′1, 110 pounds, and a size 32DD, I cannot find a dress that fits me correctly. Strapless dresses are impossible. I really need a dress that I can wear a bra with and that doesn’t show off too much cleavage.



A: For maximum figure flattery, we’d recommend a scoopnecked or v-necked dress that hits at knee-length. The neckline will allow you to wear a bra (and won’t show too much cleavage), and the knee length hemline will be especially flattering on your petite frame. Here’s Omiru’s top picks for figure flattering dresses for extremely curvy petites:

Maggy London Cascade Front Chiffon Dress

Isn’t this color simply gorgeous? The flowy fabric will drape nicely over your curves, though the hemline may need to be raised to knee length for maximum figure flattery.

Adrianna Papell Empire Waist Charmeuse Dress

The color is great, as is the neckline. What we don’t like is the full blouson sleeves–which may be too much for your petite frame.

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Calvin Klein Voile Party Dress

This dress is great for a summery occasion, and the scoop neckline will work well for your figure.

Maggy London Silk Chiffon Halter Dress

The halter neckline and the knee-length skirt are excellent for figure flattery.

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Lush Bubble Dress

The bubble skirt may help you balance out your figure…plus we love the gorgeous Jade color.

Ella Dress

Thanks to the cutout, this dress reveals ever-so-subtly. And the belted shape will help you naturally play up your curves.

Stella McCartney mini dress shines with oversized beads

Stella McCartney's taupe silk sleeveless mini dress with all over beading has a racer-style back, low neck and visible stitching securing the domed metal beads. It is 100% silk and on sale (Original Price £2,031 NOW £609.30 70% off at theOutnet.com)

Notte by Marchesa animal-print organza ruffle hem dress has serious wow factor

Let this scene-stealing dress be the focus of your look with a simple and elegant clutch. Notte by Marchesa's multi-colored silk organza animal-print dress with double ruffle hem has a black sequin-trimmed neckline, large self-tie belt, short zip fastening at the back of the neck and is fully lined ($750 at Net-A-Porter)

Epitomize Alexander Wang's signature street chic with this powerful black metallic cobweb-knit dress

Wear this metallic cobweb-knit dress off the shoulder with hard-hitting extras to work cool, New York style. The dress has zebra-effect tonal inserts, a boat neck, full sleeves and simply slips on ($580 at Net-A-Porter)

Darkly decadent, Hervé Léger's metallic gunmetal dress is a luxe after-dark style with signature bandage straps

Hervé Léger scoop-neck bandage dress can be partner with textured heels and an oversized blazer for standout style. This metallic gunmetal bandage dress has crossover straps at front, a V-neck, a concealed zip fastening at the side, intentional tonal patching throughout and simply slips on ($1,350 at Net-A-Porter)