Universally flattering, the A-line dress really is a girl's best friend. By gently flaring from the shoulders down, it skims curves rather than clinging to them, to create an elegant silhouette. If you're petite it adds the illusion of length; if you're tall it can add fullness, and if you've got curves you'd rather cover, the A-line does that too. Pretty Princess Line: Created with a series of vertical panels of fabric, and no obvious waist, the Princess Line dress is more dramatic in appearance than the A-line, but similarly flattering. Its seams follow the contours of the body to create shape while its design elongates the torso, making it an ideal choice for anyone with a petite, small-waisted figure.