PB TIPS & TRICKS

Different dresses and lengths, which one matches your figure?

You can never have too many dresses. The choice of silhouettes, lengths, details, colors, and prints is indeed endless, allowing not only for an aesthetic look but also for elements that accentuate and flatter the female figure.

1. The mini-dress-length

Do’s & Don’ts

styling tip

Compensate for the short length of a mini dress with high boots - preferably knee-high boots.

2. The-knee-dress-length

Do’s & Don’ts

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Optically lengthen your legs with high heels and don’t emphasize the ankles with ankle straps.

3. The-midi-dress-length

Do’s & Don’ts

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Are you a fan of pencil dresses with a midi-length, but do you feel insecure about your buttocks or hips? Create a layered look.

4. The maxi-dress-length

Do’s & Don’ts

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Uni-colors flatter and prints accentuate; go for a maxi-dress in one color if you have fuller hips and thighs.

(Styling)tips for all dresses:

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1. The mini-dress-length

2. The-knee-dress-length

3. The-midi-dress-length

4. The maxi-dress-length

(Styling)tips for all dresses:

The mini-dress features a thigh length and is - if styled correctly - the most simple piece to optically lengthen your legs. The mini-dress is the most stylish in a straight-cut or A-line silhouette, and perfect for a dose of (youthful) femininity.

Slim legs and thighs? A fitted mini-dress is the perfect choice for you!
Full, wide hips and buttocks? Go for an A-line mini-dress and avoid fitted mini-dresses in a stretchy quality. Fitted, jersey dresses will crawl up with fuller hips and buttocks.
Fuller thighs? Don’t go for a dress with a mini length but pick a midi- or maxi-dress. The hem of a mini-dress hits the thighs and accentuates them.

Slim legs and thighs? A fitted mini-dress is the perfect choice for you!
Full, wide hips and buttocks? Go for an A-line mini-dress and avoid fitted mini-dresses in a stretchy quality. Fitted, jersey dresses will crawl up with fuller hips and buttocks.
Fuller thighs? Don’t go for a dress with a mini length but pick a midi- or maxi-dress. The hem of a mini-dress hits the thighs and accentuates them.

The knee-length dress hits the knee area, which can also entail reaching slightly above or under the knees, but doesn’t hits the calves. Knee-length dresses are designed with A-line and straight silhouettes but also come in pencil dress designs. Especially dresses with this length are often favorite - and super stylish for every age.

Less fond of your knees? Go for a longer dress and avoid the knee-length style, because this length will emphasize the knees.
Long legs? If possible, wear the knee-length dress slightly lower at the waist for a nicely balanced look.
Slender legs? Go for a knee-length dress with a straight silhouette and avoid bulky shoes for a refined look.

Less fond of your knees? Go for a longer dress and avoid the knee-length style, because this length will emphasize the knees.
Long legs? If possible, wear the knee-length dress slightly lower at the waist for a nicely balanced look.
Slender legs? Go for a knee-length dress with a straight silhouette and avoid bulky shoes for a refined look.

A midi-dress hits the calves and is an elegant choice. A pencil dress with a midi-length accentuates your feminine shapes and an A-line midi-dress creates a flattering and stylish silhouette - perfect for women with wider hips and thighs.

Flat buttocks and want to create more volume? Go for a pleated midi-dress, a dress with pockets at back or for a dress in a firm, rigid quality. Avoid dresses in a thin quality, like satin and silk.
Full, round hips? A pencil dress with a midi-length isn’t the perfect match for you. Pencil dresses optically widen the hips and fuller hips can create a tapered silhouette, that makes your body look heavier. Rather choose a midi-dress with an A-line silhouette.
Full calves? Don’t go for a midi-dress. This dress length hits the calves and accentuates them. Go for a mini- or maxi-dress.

Flat buttocks and want to create more volume? Go for a pleated midi-dress, a dress with pockets at back or for a dress in a firm, rigid quality. Avoid dresses in a thin quality, like satin and silk.
Full, round hips? A pencil dress with a midi-length isn’t the perfect match for you. Pencil dresses optically widen the hips and fuller hips can create a tapered silhouette, that makes your body look heavier. Rather choose a midi-dress with an A-line silhouette.
Full calves? Don’t go for a midi-dress. This dress length hits the calves and accentuates them. Go for a mini- or maxi-dress.

A maxi-dress features an ankle to floor length and is often characterized by a bohemian vibe. A maxi-dress is especially a summer favorite but is also the perfect go-to style on colder days - with the right styling.

Short legs? Choose a longer dress length and preferably go for a maxi-dress in a dark uni-color, in combination with a high waist. This has an optically leg-lengthening effect.
Long legs? Lucky you! Maxi-dresses with a print are the perfect match. Do you have a shorter upper body? Pick a dress with a dropped waistband.
Fuller ankles? Choose an extra-long maxi-dress – with a floor length - or go for a midi-dress.
Fuller hips? The best choice is a clean A-line dress, with minimal detailing, in a supple quality – this flatters and creates a feminine silhouette. Avoid heavy, drapey fabrics as they create a heavier silhouette.

Short legs? Choose a longer dress length and preferably go for a maxi-dress in a dark uni-color, in combination with a high waist. This has an optically leg-lengthening effect.
Long legs? Lucky you! Maxi-dresses with a print are the perfect match. Do you have a shorter upper body? Pick a dress with a dropped waistband.
Fuller ankles? Choose an extra-long maxi-dress – with a floor length - or go for a midi-dress.
Fuller hips? The best choice is a clean A-line dress, with minimal detailing, in a supple quality – this flatters and creates a feminine silhouette. Avoid heavy, drapey fabrics as they create a heavier silhouette.

Optically lengthen your legs? Add a belt (high) at waist and lengthen your legs.
Choose the right shoes: heels lengthen your legs, but shoes with ankle straps shorten your legs, because they optically divide your legs into two sections.
Create a longer body length? Choose dresses with a vertical print.
Create a skirt look with a dress? Wear your dress underneath a chunky knit or oversized sweater – combine endlessly.
Hide your belly? Camouflage your tummy by wearing a loose-fit or A-line dress. Avoid pleated dresses, because they create a voluminous silhouette at the belly and hips. Also, don’t wear a wide belt at belly height.
Slimming effect? Dresses with a diagonal hemline or layered frills optically create a flattering and slimming look.
Balance your look? Create a contemporary look by adding contrast to your look. Pair a pencil dress with a loose-fit or boxy top and wear a voluminous dress with a fitted top

Optically lengthen your legs? Add a belt (high) at waist and lengthen your legs.
Choose the right shoes: heels lengthen your legs, but shoes with ankle straps shorten your legs, because they optically divide your legs into two sections.
Create a longer body length? Choose dresses with a vertical print.
Create a skirt look with a dress? Wear your dress underneath a chunky knit or oversized sweater – combine endlessly.
Hide your belly? Camouflage your tummy by wearing a loose-fit or A-line dress. Avoid pleated dresses, because they create a voluminous silhouette at the belly and hips. Also, don’t wear a wide belt at belly height.
Slimming effect? Dresses with a diagonal hemline or layered frills optically create a flattering and slimming look.
Balance your look? Create a contemporary look by adding contrast to your look. Pair a pencil dress with a loose-fit or boxy top and wear a voluminous dress with a fitted top