Help me shop (for a friend)

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One of my best friends is attending a wedding next month and needs a dress. We're going shopping this weekend, but I was hoping to have some ideas of what might look good on her before we go. Since we're totally opposite body types, I have trouble helping her find outfits.

I don't have a pic of her on this computer, but she's 26, dark brown hair and olive skin, about 5'5" and super skinny (probably a size 2?). I'd love to find her a style that will give her more of a figure (boobs and a butt please!) There will be a guy there that she's interested in, so I want to help her to feel fun and flirty...while still looking classy!

Let me know if you have questions ladies! I'm open to all ideas!!

marleylikeair

Budget? How formal is the wedding?

calindi

http://www.bostonproper.com/product/Grecian-wrap-dress/833501/sc/158/c/158/pc/44.uts

This would look fantastic on an olive skin complexion with a lean body.  Just needs a push-up bra!

Elle1036

Assuming it wouldn't be inappropriate for the wedding, I would suggest something a little shorter.  She sounds like she has pretty much the same body I had in high school, and I preferred to wear dresses that hit me at about mid-thigh rather than at or under the knee.

Not sure about the budget but something like this would be beautiful on her:

http://www.bluefly.com/Shoshanna-peacock-teal-silk-cotton-zipper-detail-strapless-dress/cat20110/312089401/detail.fly

SKP82

I like Cate's suggestion.  When you said she wanted some curves, I immediately thought about a wrap dress.

I like Elle's suggestion, too.  The color is great, but I thought smaller busted women had problems with strapless dresses? 

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[QUOTE]Budget? How formal is the wedding?
Posted by marleylikeair[/QUOTE]

I truly have no idea on her budget. Right now, i'm just looking for style and cut ideas...not so much the actual dress. The wedding is not tuxedos or anything, but it is a Catholic wedding with the full mass. (I'm not Catholic, so interpret this as you will)

LOVE the wrap dress idea Cate. She does wear strapless dresses and shirts often, so I know they are not a problem for her.

cu97tiger

This is an adorable dress from ann taylor loft. I'd suggest strapless with a print because it can make her bust look bigger while drawing attention to a tiny waist.

http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=24908&N=1200007&categoryId=211&pCategoryId=3359&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_211&Nty=1&No=15&loc=TN&defaultColor=Ivory&defaultSizeType=Regular

Elle1036

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_shop-friend?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c2fbe63e-6e66-4a2a-8ac4-de2fa3865a28Post:c2dc31b2-62b1-41a9-b1f6-77631e8fdff1">Re: Help me shop (for a friend)</a>:
[QUOTE]I like Cate's suggestion.  When you said she wanted some curves, I immediately thought about a wrap dress. I like Elle's suggestion, too.  The color is great, <strong>but I thought smaller busted women had problems with strapless dresses</strong>? 
Posted by SKP82[/QUOTE]

I used to think that, too.  Being small myself, I never even gave strapless a try until last year, when I made the very exciting discovery that I can, actually, wear strapless.

It's all about the dress itself.  It just has to fit, which can sometimes be hard for people like me who are bigger in the hips and butt.