Petite
Emma Roberts stands at a staggering 5-foot-2, but the illusion of a high-low hemline makes her legs look much longer and at least a few inches taller.
Petite
A plunging V-neck draws attention to her upper half and elongates her legs.
Petite
Unlike a princess gown, a structured trumpet doesn't overwhelm Emma's small frame.
Rectangle
When in doubt, add a structured blazer to give your dress an added layer. Then accentuate the top with a belt at the waistline to give you curves.
Rectangle
Long, lean and a style machine, Tilda Swinton breaks up this all-white look with a more structured, seemingly layered top. You can also apply the same effect to your body with a crop top, which will elongate your bottom half.
Rectangle
Tilda is the queen of red carpet separates, which give her a more definitive waistline. The two different tones of the ensemble, along with the draping, adds dimension.
Inverted Triangle
Angelina Jolie may have broad shoulders, but she has legs for days. This A-line bottom broadens her lower half in all the right places, cinching in her waist. Not to mention, that high slit brings a lengthening vertical line to the gown.
Inverted Triangle
Peplum that hits right above the hips is the perfect way to bring balance to your proportions.
Inverted Triangle
Angelina camouflages the width of her shoulders with delicate sheer detailing.
Full-Figured
Like most full-figured women, Melissa McCarthy probably has a problem managing her busty assets, but a draped neckline with lace lining provides just enough coverage while drawing the eyes. The empire waist also elongates her lower half.
Full-Figured
An A-line dress is great for creating vertical lines, which lengthens the body. But the real lesson here is in the neckline—the geometric shape gives the dress some subtle structure.
Full-Figured
A fashion risk on the red carpet, Melissa's People's Choice Awards suit features vertical leather paneling, which elongates her whole body.
Hourglass
A fit-and-flare is an hourglass-shaped lady's bread and butter. Sofía Vergara is a constant champion of the silhouette because it slims her waist while accentuating her curves. Win-win.
Hourglass
Luckily, the proportional hourglass can wear pretty much wear any silhouette comfortably, but it's the best body shape to do a mermaid-style dress justice.
Hourglass
Delicate fabrics like satin and lace really follow the feminine form nicely.
Pear
Striking design details and statement jewelry help balance out the pear body's natural proportions.
Pear
Alicia Keys' padded shoulders and structured top half gives her a more proportional hourglass shape.
Pear
Open necklines like halter and strapless tops draw the eyes to the upper half of the body.