Fashion designer Janu Steyn says there are three things to take into consideration when it comes to choosing a matric ball dress, writes Marchelle Abrahams.
When it comes to choosing a matric ball dress, fashion designer Janu Steyn says there are three things to take into consideration: budget, location of event and silhouettes.
It's very important to know your body type, and he has a few suggestions.
Hourglass
Shoulders, bust and hip line same measurement, small waist
Find a dress that shows of the curves and emphasizes the small waist - a dress that fits around the bodice and flows from the natural waist.
Pear
Hip line is bigger than bustline
Find a dress that flows from the natural waist - a dress that fits the empire style that flows from the underbust line (below the bust)
Inverted Triangle
You have broad shoulders and a small hipline.
Find a dress that will break the emphasis on shoulders and flows from the waist to create the illusion a bigger hip line.
Asparagus
No curves, straight silhouette.
A snug fit dress or a dress that flows and can tie around the waist to create the illusion of a waist.
When it comes to choosing off-the-rack of bespoke, Janu say if you're a budget, it allows you to have a bespoke dress or even a custom dress made. "Its an amazing experience for most girls and the next time will only be for a special event or your wedding."
"Off the rack is also amazing, there's amazing dresses available that are budget-friendly but there is a chance that someone will wear the exact same dress that night."
When it comes to trends, it's a throughback to the 80s with choker jewellery, 80's inspired earings and hairstyles.
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