These 3 Dresses Look Great on Everyone

[@nommh]

There is no one dress that flatters all.

[@joylindadichamounix]

Some of these dresses looked HORRIBLE on the models!

[@plusheeview1482]

Wrap dresses work on almost everybody

[@insidebabashead8591]

​@@plusheeview1482Nope. Not for short/thick-waisted women. Just emphasizes the issues.

[@nommh]

@@plusheeview1482 We in the western culture have done this for hundreds of years idealising some kind of waist and woe betide the female who is straight up and down or even apple shaped. And I dare not think of the difficulty of women with broader shoulders than hips. Everyone has their own unique figure and the best we can do is find what looks best with our own figure and riff on that. What works on ‘almost everybody’ does not cut the mustard. We should help each other doing that, finding things that make us feel really comfortable in our skin. It took me decades to do that…

[@julietierney2516]

Like this video...but FYI - the dresses you are showing under sheath dresses are mostly shift dresses. They fall more straight to the hemline. A sheath dress has darts that fit it to the figure in the front and back. Shift dresses skim the figure and fall more straight to the hem.

[@chrissymoss514]

Yesssssss!

[@chriswatson1698]

My grandmother (I am 72) wore a wrap dress like that around the house. It was called a "house coat". In cheap printed cotton with bias bound edges, it was just a version of an apron.

[@LucrativeElegance]

What an amazing memory! The wrap dress truly has a rich and versatile history. It's fascinating to see how a piece evolved from a "housecoat" to a fashion icon.

[@sidetracked5044]

A house coat was a dressing gown when I was growing up in the uk, mostly quilted.

[@rosemarymonty5399]

Yes, they were very popular in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s where I grew up.

[@Nickysmom]

Exactly. I have pictures from when I was little and my grandmother and mother had them. DVF de NOT invent the wrap this. And I dispute it looks good on everyone. This woman knows nothing. All the unrelated visuals are also annoying. The sheath dress is more flattering for all when A line.

[@Bee-ly4gx]

I thought a housecoat was a dressing gown.

[@ruthmaier755]

Sheath dresses absolutely do NOT work on Apple shapes!

[@HomesteadingWays]

Agreed.

[@laurag7295]

Or pear shaped!!!

[@CrystalWhitham]

Exactly

[@wendybarbee-lowell1554]

If youbhave the right cut and fit they really should.

[@gaylejideofor6198]

if you wear one under a long duster or knee or hem length open top like a shirtdress, solid sheath with print open dress. when I travel I pack black stretch boot cut leggings and black tank, brown tank and matching ribbed tube skirt and extra red or gray tank. then I have 3-4 printed stretchy but tailored tops and Im good for 10days to three weeks. Im 5'8" and very apple.

[@penny9157]

An A line dress is also a perfect dress looks great on everyone

[@barbaragare9518]

No, sorry, A-line doesn't work for people whose shoulders are wider than the rest of their body (ie inverted triangle body shape. Sorry to disappoint. If you have swimmer-shoulders, you end up looking like a fridge even if you have an athletic body beneath. I know this from personal experience, alas. I love A-lines on people of other body shapes though :-)

[@penny9157]

@@barbaragare9518 oh I didn't realize but thinking about it my friend who was champion swimmer wore straight dresses now i know why thanks!

[@annesand7157]

If you want to look elegant, be yourself. Too much phony people trying to be something they’re not.

[@LauraJdogmom]

Jumpsuit? Practical? Sure, until you need to pee.

[@LucrativeElegance]

True, jumpsuits do have that challenge! But for the style and comfort, many think it's worth the effort.

[@karenrobertson1944]

And never to be worn on train or plane rides! Gymnastics required in tiny toilets -- no thanks.

[@superstarcat7654]

I cannot wear a wrap dress so I disagree. Wrap dresses are not for everyone and certainly not for older women that shows off their turkey necks with that “V” neck.

[@SF-ru3lp]

My thought exactly. G Ire

[@Rileygirl11746]

Do I have to carry a cup of coffee to " add a touch of sophistication ". 😂

[@Bee-ly4gx]

Yes you do.

[@ld3507]

🤣 I was thinking the same thing...think of how tired your arm would be from walking around all day holding that coffee lol

[@barbaraclarke9299]

Most of these dresses look down right frumpy,exactly how rich women look!I'll pass!

[@kuhnemund6523]

Those might be shifts, but they're not sheaths.

[@chrissymoss514]

For some reason, the wrap around dress never clicked with me. I was "there" during the 70s and steered clear of it - just as I do now! The thing is, I don't know why I don't like it. Maybe, it's because I really like tailored and A line dresses 🤷‍♀️

[@LucrativeElegance]

It might be that the fitted style and A-line dresses better match your personal taste. What matters most is feeling comfortable and confident in what you wear!

[@micheleh4016]

A sheath dress is characterized by princess seams down the front. Some of your examples are not sheath dresses.

[@LucrativeElegance]

I'll pay more attention to the details in future selections. Thanks for the feedback!

[@marys6859]

I don’t think that is true. Sheath dresses just don’t have a waist but are quite slim to the body.

[@annseabolt6645]

In fashion, a sheath dress is a fitted, straight cut dress, often nipped at the waistline with no waist seam. It doesn’t necessarily have princess seams.

[@victoriaguidici5574]

⁠I agree. A sheath dress does not need to have princess seams. In fact, I’ve seen very few sheath dresses with princess seams, because a sheath dress gets its fit from darts and the side seams, while a princess line dress will not be very fitted in the side seams, but will get its fit from the princess seam.

[@janedelaney4327]

@@LucrativeElegancesheath dresses do not usually have princess seams. Read the other comments. Sheaths are my go to and not a one of mine has princess seams.

[@tracyrichards5035]

You can show all the perfect dresses, but where can you find them! I consider myself pretty fashionable and I know what I like, but I can’t find what I want! Very frustrating.

[@susanschildknecht6186]

You are not alone, the quality and design of clothes nowadays is just awful!

[@SF-ru3lp]

Even if the wrap style suits, one may not gind it on the colour/pattern thst suits. G Ire

[@marabolin3038]

My favorite is the shirt dress! I own several. Also have a couple wrap dresses I’ve had forever and still always look great! I’m a bit too heavy in the hip area to feel comfortable in the sheath.

[@lindatisue733]

Wish Amazon would make a Mrs. Mazzel line

[@SharmaEldridge]

You are right….it is a shift, not a sheath.

[@anchorskid]

The green, striped sweater with the skirt with diamonds? YUCK!

[@marybroderick4323]

Like the way you use "real women " with less than perfect figures like most of us to demonstrate , well done , thank you ! 😊

[@pamelab7235]

I had several DVF wrap dresses back in the day and loved them, although sometimes the dress cuffs were a bit too exaggerated. Still, I’d love to find one now. And shirt dresses tend to look too matronly on me. One dress I like is the empire waist, that helps cover a stomach or hips that are perhaps a little more generous than one would wish.

[@LucrativeElegance]

Wrap dresses are iconic! Maybe it's time to rediscover that style, now with more modern options. And empire waist dresses are truly great for highlighting elegance without sacrificing comfort. ✨

[@FreeSpiritinLightandLove]

Looking for a vintage DVF wrap dress? I’ve found them on eBay before. 😊

[@Marie-lf8ut]

I don't watch see models. I want to see regular people. Thank

[@sandrawalker5065]

The A -line dress is perfect. Thanks in advance

[@myfriendflicka750]

3:10 3:10

[@ninaotan7811]

German ‘v’ is pronounced as ‘f’. So a sophisticated traveller should say: fon Furstenberg.

[@JaniceCampbell]

I love and wear all three of these dress shapes, and she is right - there is a variation that can work for virtually any body type. Variations include length, fullness, the presence or absence of gathers/darts/shaping, and neckline. You simply try on until you find what fits and flatters. If you don’t know where to shop locally, go online and search for “midi wrap dress with collar” or whatever you want. If you sew, there are patterns for every variation. Try different belts placed higher and lower; add a scarf if you’re self conscious about your neck; take mirror photos of each outfit so you can look at it objectively. Finding what looks good takes a bit of work, but it’s worth it.

[@landonducharme7657]

The blue curtain dress with a twist tie is awesome for only $985.00 right! Get an extra 10% at Salvation Army on Tuesday!!

[@ycombs8776]

I have all three styles in various colors and patterns.

[@darleenmcclung9615]

I have several of each styles. Great looks and this has given me ideas how to wear them.

[@landonducharme7657]

It's wonderful that there are a million dress specialists in the world! That must be the only thing you live for! 😮Besides who wants to be wrong everytime! If your 90lbs or 275lbs everything looks great on everyone right? Don't be negative now ladies!!

[@rosemarieroberts9168]

All three studied needlework and Dressmaking 45 years ago. The rules still stand, plus simplicity is the essence of beauty.

[@KT-rz7ue]

A belt of any kind on my no waist, straight body with wide hips, flat behind and pudgy belly only serves to exaggerate every area I don’t want emphasized. I’ll pass.

[@khinsandawin2219]

Very true. The belt may be many woman's go to ... but ... can emphasize the imperfections too.

[@Bee-ly4gx]

Watch m and m personal styling she is brilliant at explaining what style fits each body shape.

[@marymagnuson7275]

Wraps always bag at the neck on large busts

[@camillefunn6405]

Thank you for using all sizes and shapes!!!!! Very nice video!!!!!!

[@LucrativeElegance]

Thank you! 😘

[@virginialangford6257]

A sheath dress does not need to have a Princess seam. Of the sheaths are nipped at the waist, this can be done with darts. There may be pinches or pleats worked into the seams.

[@josephinemurphy9421]

I totally agree with you. Remember the skirt!

[@zerozero9085]

I'm a very slim, petite lady, but appreciate all the different body types shown!

[@rosemarymonty5399]

I have two wrap dresses two sheath dresses and 3 different types of Jean Jackets. I do not like shirt dresses as I am curvy and they tend to gap at my bust.

[@LucrativeElegance]

It sounds like you have an amazing wardrobe! Dresses that flatter your curves and denim jackets are versatile pieces. I totally get it about shirt dresses!

[@chriswatson1698]

My mother wore shirtwaister dresses. They can make anyone look middle aged.

[@sumicar8593]

yes the shirt dress looks horrible on me.

[@elizabethnovak4088]

I hate them...

[@karenrobertson1944]

As someone past "middle age", I wonder how that could be a bad thing LOL

[@ivonav3751]

I have never really had that much luck with any of these styles. As an apple shape, around size 12, the only dresses that really seem to flatter me are the fit & flare styles.

[@cyndimanka]

This is gonna sound rude, but I have a short fat friend who looks absolutely adorable in dresses. Even boxy dresses. She just looks adorable and dresses I don’t get it. I look pregnant and I’m 5 foot seven.

[@karenrobertson1944]

How lovely that you acknowledge how good your friend looks. Perhaps her personality is shining through, whatever she wears! I don't think you sounded rude, just candid. In my book, a well dressed person can ruin the impression if they are unkind. No good wardrobe ever makes up for meanness.

[@niharikaagr78]

I always distrusted wrap dresses so never even tried but now i will try for once

[@evasanz3466]

I have a picture of my grandmother with her sisters and two brothers and she's wearing a wrap dress. The picture was taken in 1934. So, Diane didn't invent anything...

[@judylou2099]

She made it popular.

[@karenrobertson1944]

​@@judylou2099and used stretch fabrics that didn't exist in the 1930s

[@kendramott]

Certain figures require certain dress styles. There is no dress that looks good on every woman. Some of those models looked hideous in those outfits. Saying they looked great doesn’t make it so. Many of the comments pointed out that you don’t even know the difference between a shift and a sheath dress. Wearing a shirt dress open as a jacket makes it no longer a dress. It is better for each woman to explore her own preferences and develop her own style.

[@khinsandawin2219]

Thank you for showing full bodies models together with the usual thin/ slim midels. I am a new fan.

[@LucrativeElegance]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Here, we celebrate all body types. Welcome to the channel!

[@vitalityseeker6193]

Inspiring. I absolutely love your videos!! ❤

[@LucrativeElegance]

Thank you! 😘❤️

[@zoeolsson5683]

My bust is what has destroyed my ability to engage with fashion. The only dress that looks good on me is the wrap dress in a knit fabric

[@phalynwilliams4119]

I love wrap dresses. I like the sheath, shift and A line dresses too. The shirt dress is a little too masculine looking for my taste.

[@dororhygray776]

I have the Shirt Dress

[@cindy7702]

I love all three. I do think they look nice on everyone if the get the right size and length for their body shape

[@amyraeray]

I love that you give us a preview of the next video now.

[@LucrativeElegance]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love sharing these sneak peeks with you all. Stay tuned for more!

[@HDCTimes-720]

Absolutely! These dresses are so versatile and flattering. I love how they can be styled in so many different ways to suit any body type. It's amazing to see how they enhance everyone's individual style!

[@chriswatson1698]

No, it doesn't flatter larger buttocks. It accentuates them. Anything cinched at the waist makes bums look huge.

[@lindastrander9486]

Did you know how wrong your illustrations were? Info is good if it isn’t wrong.

[@virginialangford6257]

@@HDCTimes-720 a wrap dress is a joke on a woman with a large bust

[@HDCTimes-720]

@@chriswatson1698 I disagree with this statement. Some people believe that wearing clothes that are cinched at the waist really flatters natural curves, especially for those with larger hips. The key is to choose clothes that fit your body and personal style.

[@HDCTimes-720]

@@lindastrander9486 This is true in some cases. If the outfit is well-proportioned, it can accentuate the waist and create a more balanced look. Not everything that is cinched at the waist will make the butt look too big.

[@maiskitty]

There seem to be a lot of ideas about what sheath dresses actually are and are not. A shaeth dress is simply a dress with a straight cut and no structured waist seam. İt can have a fitted waist, or not. A shift dress is a variation of the shift dress. The shaeth follows the body 's contours while the shift is famous for being shapless. İt was also known as the potato sack dress.

[@KinksandTwist]

I just came here to say yayyy🎉100k subscribed Carol, you have grown so fast. God is good.

[@LucrativeElegance]

Yayyy! Thank you so much for the love and support! God is truly wonderful. Let's keep growing together! 🎉

[@tesoro2]

glad to see that I own all 3! thank you, great article🤩

[@annettechangfoot1108]

I've been shopping for a wrap dress.

[@speaktruth9313]

The wrap dress does not work with a large bosom and sm hips as suddenly the lower half has lots of fabric , unless it is done as separates. I have found the blousoon topped dress with a slimming straight lower skirt works.

[@nancyconca9892]

Good video with great variety of dress options 👗 Thanks so much for this posting 🤩 I would just ignore/delete the few hateful comments made 😳

[@maryrd.c3459]

I would never wear a wrap dress

[@LucrativeElegance]

😅

[@evamarie29]

Adds weight...

[@v.r.2834]

Who cares? Wrap dresses are adorable

[@NadoCrowFriend]

If you love elegant women’s clothing styles: The Marvelous Mrs. Masel was a Must See series!

[@misslinda772]

Robin’s egg blue shirtdress ❤

[@LucrativeElegance]

👏👏👏

[@sweetpea841]

Sheath dresses fit tightly from bodice to hem, and emphasize the shape of an hourglass figure, while shift dresses are shapeless and conceal the body shape. Material: Shift dresses drape away from your curves, allowing your skin to breathe

[@paolamura3497]

Got all three

[@LucrativeElegance]

👏👏👏👏

[@TheRaspberry82]

The sheath dress is mine ❤

[@LucrativeElegance]

You're going to look amazing in it! 😍💃

[@janblake2230]

Sheath dresses absolutely do not work on pear shapes!

[@violettabicycletta331]

The wrap dress is not good with a tommy !

[@chriswatson1698]

Not good with a big derriere either.

[@Loki-ko2mq]

Or with a large bust

[@Bee-ly4gx]

Yes it is.

[@v.r.2834]

Wrap dress and big boobs are best friends 😅

[@monarashed8906]

These types/ models of dresses do not impress me ! Besides, some dresses are not of the same model although put in the same category !

[@sumicar8593]

Love the wrap dress!! sheath dresses are fine but for my body type, i need one with waist definition and not the shapeless kind that was featured in this vid.Shirt dresses do not suit me as im short and busty.so to me the 2nd and 3rd dress suggestion does not suit all body types.

[@LucrativeElegance]

I'm glad you liked the wrap dress! Every body is unique, and finding the right style makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@crypticcurls]

A sheath dress is tight fitting. Like a sheath. The clue's in the name

[@teddymenhem4416]

Dresses that transform.

[@LucrativeElegance]

👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘❤️

[@OV-zg3md]

Wrap dresses are different. Most of what is shown here looks like a housewife uniform, sorry to say...

[@wq5482]

I have only sheath dress.... But ı would like to buy WRAP dress... Thanks so much...

[@heatherfruin5050]

I'd wish you'd show models of all shapes to prove these dress styles suit every body type! What waistline? The best type of dress for someone with a tummy is the empire line.😢

[@lauraharbeson5246]

I've owned all three senice I was twelve.

[@mariel3469]

Seems like all the designs require a waist Belts not great for mec Shear dress makes one look bigger

[@womanofsubstance8735]

I am delighted that you included some plus-size models, but these dresses did not, in my opinion, look particularly great on them. PS.: I am very plus-size.

[@redmismartphone2862]

Have shirt dress n would like to have wrap dress.

[@LucrativeElegance]

That's great! A wrap dress is a versatile and elegant piece. You'll love how it flatters your figure.

[@thordisfynehair9442]

When I was young & slim I could wear sheaths. I often wore shifts as well. Wrap dresses not so much. Not my thing. Shirt dresses are fine, but I don't often find them in attractive fabrics or weights. Or find them at all. Most new outfits seem to be designed for skinny minnies or tall Paula's. I don't want to buy new just to let out seams or re-hem to my height. Such a nuisance! I was never Twiggy or Melania. I always especially liked Princess styles, very slimming (or empire waistlines when I was young.)

[@user-rc9cr3re3s]

I hate wrap dresses. I’ve had a huge bosom since I was 13. I’ve tried numerous wrap dresses and they look awful. I had to pin the top to keep from exposing myself.

[@LucrativeElegance]

I understand your frustration! Perhaps styles with a square neckline or a less deep V-neck would suit you better. Customized alterations might also help.

[@aupc8258]

Dresses that transform

[@LucrativeElegance]

👏👏👏👏

[@LetitiaParrillo-hd4hk]

The DVF wrap dress was for large breasted women. It did not fit right unless you had large breasts to fill out the top.

[@v.r.2834]

Yes, and I have them 🥰

[@user-xl8kd5gs8i]

Wrap dresses were terrible on me. I have a but that sticks out, over 10" difference between waist and hips. The dress doesn't close or closes on an angle.

[@thordisfynehair9442]

Get a tailor to fix that for you. A tailor that adjusts the style for you!

[@CheryVanStaden]

Please keep your rude comments to yourselves!!

[@dixiebell689]

What about big bellied women what can you reccomend?

[@patricialivingston5349]

Afraid to look. NO "V' necks please, boat necklines only, shoulder to shoulder. 3/4 length sleeves and 34" long - midi length, sheath style. Like a slim Audrey Hepburn look for hourglass figure. No exposed body parts.

[@appiahhelina]

Dress that transform

[@LucrativeElegance]

:****

[@prewary]

I think wrap dresses I’ve tried on look like they are wearing me. I’m 5’2” and 120 lbs. and they have too much fabric for my frame.

[@crossed_threads]

None of those 3 dresses look good on me. Your title is click bait.

[@elizabethnovak4088]

Wrap dresses are not for me at all, they used to be worn just around the house, not any of these dresses I want, I have my own unique style, I judge myself in my mirror and know what goes with my body and what not...

[@heathermason1356]

I would buying a wrap dress thanks

[@LucrativeElegance]

👏👏

[@patriciapinilla6654]

What is a sheat dress?

[@robinmccarley3373]

Wrap dress

[@LucrativeElegance]

👏👏

[@yvonnemccullaghward361]

Left out my shape with big boobs ,a defined waist but large hips. So big difference between waist and hips. Wrap dress makes my hips look massive.Sheath dresses would never fit me. Straight up and down figures win out . Shirt dresses are not dresses when worn as a duster as demonstrated for full figures.

[@charliefowkes1932]

Great episode 🥰👍🏻

[@LucrativeElegance]

Thank you!! 😘❤️

[@giannamariemcgeough]

Great video! Where is the ebook link?

[@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority]

wrap dress.. on me.. nope. Maybe if one was custom but otr.. always looks maternity on me. I've got that Barbara Stanwick long waist going on. Um.. someone needs to do some research on shift and sheath dresses.. they are not the same thing. Shirt dress.. all day, every day.

[@mariacapa8399]

😉

[@LucrativeElegance]

😘

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

Wrap dress is just awful

[@LucrativeElegance]

I understand that the wrap dress style isn't for everyone. Fashion is very personal, and what matters is finding what makes you feel good!

[@v.r.2834]

Wrap dress is for X shape women with curves ideal

[@karenhaynes8797]

And yet you don’t show these dresses on a truly curvy body.

[@phalynwilliams4119]

Carrying around a cup of coffee ☕️ is not elegant. Jeans 👖 and military styled clothes are not elegant. They have a masculine appearance.

[@evmcelroy]

Oh, shirt-dresses are definitely not flattering if you are overweight.

[@annsgal2025]

There is too much verbosity in this video.

[@andreaavnery2059]

Nothing new under the sun, rather uninspiring, especially the sheath/shift/whatever dress section. And really appalling: this Isabella-woman in her tasteless and gaudy versions...

[@LucrativeElegance]

I respect your opinion, but fashion is about experimenting. Not everything pleases everyone, but the key is finding what suits you.

[@sheilakosoff5806]

I love shirt dresses but it needs to be in a flowy fabric to look good on my body, in fact that is all my dresses need to be flowy. I live in dresses ❤

[@HDCTimes-720]

The sheath and shift dresses are elegant and sophisticated; perfect for formal events.