Style Stop
By Linda Peavy
This spring, dress your best in styles that flatter your mature figure. From colorful palettes to florals, you’ll be the best dressed wherever you go.
Yellow Dresses
Bright yellow, a hot color for 2024, is a warm tone that looks particularly great on women with olive or deep complexions. Featured photo: Sam Edelman Smocked Plissé Midi Dress
Want to wear THE Pantone color of the year? It is 1310-23 Peach Fuzz. Peach is another warm color that can be worn solo or mixed with other warm tones.
Anthropologie: Hutch Whitlee Short-Sleeve V-Neck High-Low Dress
Floral Dresses
Florals are back. But don’t think about the flowers of yesteryear. Try a floral dress with modern touches, such as off-the-shoulder styles or ruffles.
Talbot Runhof Jungle-Print Bateau-Neck Cotton Pique Midi Dress
Xpluswear Design Plus Size Vacation Pink Floral V Neck Ruffle Chiffon Midi Dresses
Peplum
Thank goodness peplums are all the range now. Peplums are your friend to the end. This shape is universally flattering. It forms a cinched waist, hides hips, and creates an hourglass silhouette.
Divine Apparel SL1881W Plus Size Peplum Dress (The Dress Outlet)
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe Strapless Peplum Column Gown
Draping
The draping detail is hot this season. Draping offers a flattering silhouette for all figures and can often give the appearance of an hourglass figure. This clothing style will particularly interest those with a banana shape or athletic build. Draping is feminine in aesthetics and makes any garment look more expensive.
Giffniseti Draped Purple Sequin Gown (Private Collection)
Adrianna by Adrianne Papell Stretch Satin One Shoulder Gown With Draped Details In Dazzling Ocean
Lightweight and Breathable Dresses
No matter the style, choose a few dress options made of lightweight and breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen. They look stylish while keeping you cool during those hot summer months.
J Crew Seamed Flare Midi Dress in Linen Blend
Marina Rinaldi Plus Size Trento Floral Pleated Midi Dress
Want more style ideas for mature bodies of all sizes? The book The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women is available on Amazon.com.
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