As the fashion industry evolves every day, you should adopt a style that defines comfort. Fashion should give you distinct looks and a unique personality that embraces sophistication. Dresses are among the top essentials that you should have in your wardrobe. They come in different styles appropriate for different events.

Therefore, it’s important to figure out the right dress that suits your figure and the wide range of occasions you will be attending. Fashion gowns should be fitting and classical. Work events, dates, parties, brunch, and weddings require different types of dresses. Here are the flattering options that are suitable for women of all ages:

1. Wrap dress
The wrap dress has a front closure. It’s made complete by wrapping one side over the other and tying at the side of the waist. This dress defines the waist and creates the hourglass curves that many bodies lack naturally. Wrap dresses also create a v-neckline, which further accentuates the waist and a flare skirt that slims the thighs. Wrap dresses have a timeless design suitable for all ages, and you can wear them any time and dress them up or down for any occasion.

2. Little black dress
The little black dress dates back to the Coco Chanel designs of the 1920s. The cocktail or black evening dress is an iconic piece with modern twist. Its potential is limitless because it can be used even for unplanned last-minute events. The combination of elegance and economy in LBD has immensely contributed to its popularity in different parts of the world. Hollywood stars have also influenced the current generation to appear in any occasion dressed classically in a black dress.

3. Maxi dress
The maxi is a long dress that flows gorgeously from the neck to the feet. Maxi dresses have been around for some years, but always remain in fashion. The timeless dress is super comfortable as it flows creating a dressed up image even though it’s very forgiving and airy, in various designs and colors. Perfect for beach wear, as the maxi offers lightweight protection from a sunburn. The maxi dress offers a no fuss option that can be dressed down with sneakers or flats, or dressed up with heels or wedges for a night out on the town or a cocktail party.

4. Sheath dress
This close-fitting dress is suitable for formal events and cocktail parties. The sheath dress can be worn with a belt or colorful scarf for a more defined waist or left uncinched for a free flow design. Ideal as office wear and even appropriate to wear to a wedding, the sheath creates a nice hourglass silhouette and shows off some leg.

5. A-line dress
A-line silhouettes emphasize narrow waist while creating the image of smaller chest and hips, with its flared skirt. Really, no figure can go wrong in an A-line dress,which is considered flattering for pretty much any body type. It’s often the first choice for bridesmaids dresses as it nips and tucks in all the right areas while magically minimizing thighs and hips or creating an hourglass shape for those with no waist and hip definition.