Bandage dresses have been the secret weapon of celebrities walking the red carpet for years. Since their invention by designer Herve Leger (who is famous for creating the bandage dress) there have been 100's of designers making very similar style dresses at a fraction of the cost, allowing even girls on a budget to get that A list look. I'd be hard pressed naming a female celebrity that hasn't been seen in a bandage dress at some stage, they simply are the magic weapon that work for women of all shapes and sizes.
I was tweeted this week by a Top Ryde City shopper on my twitter - @rochelle_fox (feel free to tweet me your style questions) who was stuck as to what to wear to her work Xmas party. She wanted something sexy but appropriate, that would impress a fellow co worker (no harm in that). My first response was a Dollhouse bandage dress. Dollhouse have long been known as the store within Top Ryde City for dresses with bling, glamour and that will make a statement. Aside from the huge array of formal dresses that are available at Dollhouse, they also get daily deliveries of the latest celebrity inspired bandage dresses. Now I know some women steer away from tight fitting figure hugging dresses, but the beauty of a bandage dress is the way it slims your figure. A bandage dress's fabric and construction is designed to pull you in and smooths out your shape, giving you sleek elegant curves.
Here are my top tips when shopping for a bandage dress at Dollhouse
Don't be afraid to go down a size- Bandage dresses should feel tight when you first put them on, but they will soon mould to your shape and be super comfortable. Never be fooled and go for a bigger size, as it will ruin the whole effect.
Experiment with colour- Bandage dresses come in a massive range of block coloured styles and mixed colours, as well as geometric prints and patterns. Just like the fabric and fit is designed to be slimming, so is the colour distribution. The use of strategic colour can have a slimming effect by creating an optical illusion. Once you know the size and preferred shape of your bandage dress, you can buy them again and again whilst changing up the colour combination. That is what makes them the perfect emergency dress!
If you're scared, go for knee length- If you never or rarely wear figure hugging garments and are taking the plunge to wear a bandage dress, my advice is to go for a style with a hemline that sits on your knee or lower. A longer bandage dress gives a more sophisticated and mature look.
For example, Miranda Kerr often wears bandage dresses, but since becoming a mum her style has become more conservative. Despite motherhood and changes in her body, Miranda is still a big fan of the famous bandage dress, though she now opts for a style with a longer fit. She also has made the style work for her as she gets older, by changing her overall look with the dress. By tying her hair back and keeping her makeup simple with a statement red lip, she makes the look her own.
Google celebrity bandage dresses for inspiration- There are loads of pictures of your favourite celebrities in bandage dresses on the net. Google can act as a great inspiration when shopping for yourself. If you have a celebrity that is a similar shape to yourself, give them a google + bandage dress. For example girls who are bottom heavy and have a bust could google Kim Kardashian to be inspired on how the curvy reality tv star rocks the style. Googling bandage dresses will also give you some great inspiration on how to best do your hair and makeup while wearing the style. If you want to re-create a celebrity makeup look, book yourself into Napoleon Perdis in the centre, who can re create any red carpet look on you with their make over package! I always suggest not to completely copy a celebrity look, simply be inspired and make it your own!
Ask Vicky or the Dollhouse girls- I've come to know most of the shop owners at Top Ryde City while doing this blog and they are all really lovely and passionate people. Vicky, the manager at Dollhouse is a pro when it comes to dress shopping in her store. The girls at Dollhouse are there to offer a shopping experience and love making girls look and feel great. So don't be shy, ask for assistance and advice when shopping for this style, everyone can use an honest opinion.
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