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When shopping for your 2009 Prom dress, you want to accentuate your assets and hide your figure flaws. To make that happen, you must know your body shape: hourglass, tall and thin, petite, full-figured or athletic.
Even Hollywood stylists identify a celebrity’s body shape as the first step in making their client look glamorous on the red carpet!
  Celebs: Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Scarlett Johansson, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Salma Hayek.
Emphasize: Your small waist
What do these diverse celebs have in common? Beautifully proportioned curves and teeny tiny waists! To emphasize your small waist, choose a dress with a waistband or belt. A two-toned dress with a bright color on top and a black bottom also flatters your figure. Stay away from any ruffles, tapered skirts and bulky fabrics. These details just add bulk that makes you appear heavy. Soft, gently clingy fabrics are ideal for you, or any dress with a defined waist.
 Celebs: Mischa Barton, Keira Nightly, Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman.
Emphasize: Your long silhouette
These celebs with a tall, thin body have shoulders, busts and waists similar in proportion. It’s easy to dress a body that’s like a column. The trick: create the illusion of curves with a dress that has details such as a belt or ribbon at the waist. If you want your 2009 Prom dress to add some curves to your tall, thin figure, a ball gown or A-line dress does the trick! If you prefer to emphasize your length, go for a body-skimming dress with a slit that shows off your legs. Or consider a plunging neckline to accentuate your slim torso to turn heads for Prom 2009!
 Celebs: Rachel Bilson, Hayden Panetierre, Natalie Portman, Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, Sarah Jessica Parker
Emphasize: Your small frame
Petite celebs stick with short dresses that elongate their delicate frame. If you’re petite, you can wear almost any neckline from sweetheart to V-neck. So get creative! Choose a Prom dress with a strong waist detail to bring the focus to your tiny torso. Steer clear of long dresses and ball gowns that overpower your small frame. If you’re looking to conceal wider hips, choose an A-line silhouette that slims your bottom half.
Celebs: Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Sara Ramirez, America Ferrera, Oprah.
Emphasize: Your bust
For a slimming look that will create a waist, try an A-line dress. This design conceals your bottom half and brings the focus to your bust. An Empire waist or Grecian-style dress will also bring the attention upward. Sweetheart and V-necklines will contribute to the illusion even more. Shy away from strapless dresses. A thick strap or a halter top will give more support where you need it most while you’re on the dance floor at Prom 2009!
 Celebs: Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Gabrielle Reece, Anna Kournikova, Laila Ali
Emphasize: Muscular frame
Celebs with athletic builds love to show off their toned bodies. You have lots of choices when it comes to finding a Prom 2009 dress. Go for an Empire prom gown for a classic look. Want to be a Prom Princess? Wear a ball gown. Ball gowns automatically create curves by suddenly adding dimension to your hips and give you a waist as well.
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