Bodycon is figure-hugging dresses created to showcase a woman’s body. It’s a must-have in your wardrobe if you’re a fashion lover. The design of the dress is such that it can accentuate your body shape, but most people find it challenging to rock this style, probably because of their body shape.
The word Bodycon originates from the two words, “Body” and “Confidence.” It’s all about being confident in your body. It consists of lycra and spandex materials, which make it hug the body tightly. It comes in varying lengths, shapes, and styles.
Most people tend to think bodycon gowns are for slim people. Because the dress tends to be shape-revealing, thereby making you look sexier, plus-size women, tend to shy off it as it makes them more conscious of their bodies.
Do you want to ramp up your allure level and bring to manifestation your inner diva? Do you always wish to pull off that sexy look but tend to back off at the last minute because you’re conscious of your body? Are you afraid that bodycon will expose your hanging belly and your flabby abs? Don’t worry; I got you.
Following these five tips will help you rock that bodycon, make you look sexy and feel confident in your body. Stay with me!
● Never Underestimate the Power of Exercises
We all can agree that the best shape for the bodycon is the hourglass shape. The hourglass shape is the shape we all aspire to have and to achieve that, and you don’t necessarily need to buy expensive gym equipment or pay through your nose at a fancy gym.
I understand working out is not easy, and you’re probably busy, these exercises I’ve found are easy to do, can fit into your schedule and can be done at home.
Rest assured, with consistency, these exercises and the right supplements will keep you supple and give you that Kim K body shape you need to rock that bodycon.
The exercises include Scissors, Squats, elbow planks, and lunges. There are lots of Youtube workout videos that can help you do these exercises.
For a more positive outcome, you can watch your diet and incorporate a supplement to help tone that abs.
● Hello, Body Shaper
If you feel you don’t have time for exercises or you haven’t been consistent in it, thereby delaying that hourglass body from manifesting, but you still want to rock that bodycon, all hope is not lost.
You can invest in a sound body shaper. Body shapers are here to help us get that desired shape even if it’s only temporary.
When worn, body shapers give an illusion of the perfect shape by smoothening out the bumpy and flabby abs, including the bloated tummy, thereby making you look slim and fit, which in turn brings out your confidence when you don that bodycon.
Ensure your body shaper isn’t too tight as it can be dangerous to your health by cutting off circulation, which sometimes can make you dizzy or even worse, make you faint.
● Go for Dark and Thick Fabrics
Bodycon dresses in dark colors like dark grey, navy blue, brown and black will have such a slimming effect on you when you wear it. It’ll help hide the flaws and those little body wrinkles, which gives you that stunning look.
Going for a dark color will also make it easier to select accessories such as bags and shoes, including jewelry, to pair your dress.
Consider going for thick fabric as light fabrics like jersey can be too revealing and clingy, and will show off those flabs and bumps you don’t want us to notice.
● Ensure You Highlight Your Best Feature
Ensure any bodycon you wear showcases and highlight your best feature. You can try out different styles until you find your best fit.
If you’re a curvy plus size woman with a flat tummy, make sure you wear a style that’s held tight on the waist which will showcase that curve and flat stomach. If you have a hot, killer leg, you can highlight it by always going for the short gowns.
● Ditch the Flats for Heels
If you want to pull off that confident and ultra-sexy look that comes with wearing bodycon, you have to pair it with heels. It mustn’t necessarily be those stiletto kinds of high heels; wedges, pumps, and platforms are comfortable and will do just fine. Wearing heels will lengthen your frame and make you appear slimmer.
Believe it or not, bodycon dresses are not going anywhere in a long while. It’s safe to say that it has permanently come to stay. You can never do any wrong with bodycon if you know how to pair it. Bodycon is versatile, sexy, and classy. Don’t forget the confidence boost it gives the wearer.
If you are yet to get one, stop delaying, get one and rock it with all the confidence you can muster. Remember, confidence is sexy too.
