How to De-Emphasize Your Broad Shoulders in a Dress
If you are a woman with wide or broad shoulders, they don’t have to put a damper on your sense of fashion. Women with this body shape often feel their shoulders make them look masculine and unattractive, but there are ways to make your upper body look more feminine. Choosing the right dress can de-emphasize your shoulders and emphasize the more flattering parts of your body.
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Wear a V-neck dress with a plunging neckline.
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Avoid wearing a dress with shoulder pads as they make your shoulders look bigger.
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Don’t wear a dress with a belt at the waist. This creates an inverted triangle that draws attention to your shoulders.
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Choose a dress with Kimono sleeves. These are sleeves with wide armholes that flair out from the shoulders or arms.
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Wear a dark dress without horizontal stripes or other patterns near the top.
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Don’t wear an off-the-shoulder dress. Doing so shows off the part of your body you don't want emphasized.
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Avoid wearing a dress with a wide collar because it draws attention to your upper body.
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Wear a dress that’s loose at the top rather than tight or fitted.
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Don’t wear a dress with puffed or padded sleeves.
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Wear a dress with a narrow rather than a wide neckline.
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Choose a dress with wide rather than thin straps to cover more of your shoulders.
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