subject: What Works Best With A Cowl Neck Sweater Dress? [print this page] What Works Best With A Cowl Neck Sweater Dress?
Wearing a cowl neck sweater dress might be unusual for some people but it really is a great piece of clothing, especially when it is properly accessorized. What makes it unusual for some is that it actually features an oversized turtle neck that drapes below the shoulders making it look like one was wearing a medieval hood or cowl. And for most designers or dress makers who really want an authentic look, the turtle neck is replaced by a hood for that genuine medieval look. And this is what makes the cowl neck sweater dress so interesting aside from the fact that it is very stylish. This dress is a staple during the fall season. And like your average dresses they also come in different styles that would easily conform to different body types. However not all cowl neck sweater dresses are made for everyone, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when choosing sweater dresses or any type of sweater dress for that matter.
The first consideration in choosing a sweater dress is the length of the dress. The best sweater dress is one that falls at the smallest part of the thigh area, which makes the dress more flattering. Dresses that are no longer than knee length are also helpful since they give the illusion that the wearer has long legs, this is perfect for women who are in a way vertically challenged. The cowl neck dress much like a v neck can draw attention to the face and generally has a softening effect. For those with large bust sizes a cowl neck is also ideal since it can accentuate the bust line. And for those who have overly large arms, it would be best to avoid any details or embellishments on the sleeves so as to draw attention away from the arms. A cowl neck dress is also good for women who have broad shoulders, since it complements the shoulders of the wearer. For those with slim waistlines a belt can help emphasize the hour glass figure with the sweater dress they would be wearing. On the other end of the discussion for people who want to hide their bulging waistlines an empire waist would be a far better choice to use. Black is always in fashion so it should always be part of anyone's wardrobe.
Choosing leggings are also important and one thing to keep in mind is that ankle length leggings will actually give the wearer a more statuesque look and will make her look like she has a longer and a leaner leg. And to complete the look, having the right footwear will ensure that you would not look lame or out of place in whatever party or social function you might be off to. Footwear should be matched with the occasion and usually would not be dependent on the sweater dress one is wearing. It is also best to mix and match styles once in a while, since what is really important is that we feel comfortable in what we wear.
