Boys, read up!
Buying a
new dress for your girlfriend is quite an art. Your choice will demonstrate how
well you know your partner, so it's important you bear in mind these three key
factors:
·
What
her tastes are
·
What
will flatter her, and
· What she's likely to wear again and
again
It's a
bit of a high-wire act, but if you can pull it off, she's bound to appreciate
the effort you've put in. Here are our tips for finding the right dress to suit
the occasion.
1. Anniversary night out
Try to
find a balance between what she'd feel comfortable and attractive wearing and
what you'd like to see her wear. If you're planning to take her to an exclusive
restaurant, you'll want something form-fitting and elegant. You can't go wrong
with the classic little black dress. An LBD is every woman's wardrobe standby,
as it's both slimming and inherently stylish. A smart black dress is suitable
for every occasion and needs only a dash of red lipstick for the look to be
complete.
2. Holidays
The ideal
holiday dress works for both daytime and evening. When you're getting ready to
jet off for a break, try to find something that can be easily adapted. An
embroidered tunic or kaftan is a great option: it can be slipped over her
swimsuit to cover up after a day relaxing on the beach, then later on it can be
dressed up with studded platforms and some statement jewellery for a night
out.
3. A night out with the girls
Think
about how your girlfriend might like to look on a night out with her closest
friends. If she's curvaceous, look for a wraparound dress that will really show
off her figure. Or if she's slim, a fitted bodycon dress will look great;
alternatively, you could opt for a classic pencil skirt with an elegant silk
blouse for a touch of class.
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the perfect occasion to wear that fabulous new dress!
