IN LOVE WITH THE SHAPE OF YOU!
In Love with the Shape of YOU!
How many times have you found a dress that you love, only to then get to the fitting room and find it all wrong? This might be because its just not the right style for your Bodyshape.
You might have a few spare minutes before the bus arrives, screaming children, or school pickup is fast approaching! We understand your time is precious and want to make sure your equipped to choose the perfect garment for your shape every time, no matter how much time!
HOURGLASS
Do you have a narrow waist?
Are your hips and shoulders in proportion to each other?
Do you have thinner and shapely thighs?
If you answered yes to the above, then you most likely have an HOURGLASS shape.
WHAT TO WEAR
To accentuate that beautiful proportionate body, choose styles that are fitted to show off your waist and feminine curves.
COLUMN
Does your torso go straight up and down with little to no curve in the waist?
Do you have a flatter tummy?
Do you have a small to medium bust?
If you answered yes to the above, then you most likely have a Column Body shape.
WHAT TO WEAR
Column Bodyshapes tend to need a little more room through the waist. Choose styles that are loose through the torso but can be belted to fit, or stretchy fitted styles. Choose pants or skirts with stretch waistbands.
PEAR
Do you tend to have wider hips in proportion to your shoulders?
Do you have a smaller bust?
Are you narrow through the torso/ shoulders?
If you answered yes to the above, then you are most likely are a Pear Bodyshape.
WHAT TO WEAR
Pear Bodyshapes look fantastic in fit and flare styles. Choose styles that are fitted through the waist and then flare out and drape over the hips. Fitted tops and A-line skirts are also a fantastic option.
APPLE
Do you have a larger bust?
Do you have a rounder tummy?
Do you have shapely legs?
If you answered yes to the above, then you are most likely are an Apple Bodyshape.
WHAT TO WEAR
Empire line styles that fall from the bust look fabulous on Apples. Choose open necklines and ruched or draped garments through the body. Blouses with fitted pants are also a great and flattering option.
PREGNANT
You will find your body changing through the different stages of pregnancy. During your last trimester you might find that your bump suddenly pops out and is harder to dress.
WHAT TO WEAR
Soft stretchy dresses will grow with your bump through your pregnancy. You might like empire styles to create shape through the bust and voluminous styles to drape over your bump with comfort and ease. Fitted stretchy styles will also show off your bump whilst giving you more shape.
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FAQ
Dress Styling and Fit
For work, minimal styling lets the print or cut do the talking. Block heels, a structured bag and simple jewellery are all you need. For events, add strappy heels, a statement earring and a clutch to shift the mood entirely. SACHA DRAKE's online stylists are available via chat for personalised recommendations if you want a second opinion.
The wrap silhouette works across most body shapes because the adjustable tie allows you to manipulate the dress to your body. It is particularly flattering on Hourglass and Pear shapes as it defines the waist and skims the hips.
For a formal event, keep accessories elevated with heeled sandals, a clutch and statement jewellery. For a weekend or travel setting, flat sandals and a sun hat bring the formality down without the dress losing its impact. The SACHA DRAKE maxi is designed to transition between settings, so the same dress works across multiple occasions with a simple accessory swap.
The midi sits roughly at mid-calf and works across a broader range of occasions including workwear, cocktail events and weddings. The maxi runs to the ankle or floor and leans more toward formal occasions and warm-weather events. Both silhouettes are available in wrap and structured styles across the SACHA DRAKE range, and both are categorised by body shape to help you find the most flattering option.
Every SACHA DRAKE garment is categorised by one of five body shapes: Hourglass, Column, Pear, Apple and Maternity. The brand designs specifically to flatter each shape rather than applying a single block pattern across all sizes. Wrap and reverse-wrap styles in particular are engineered to define the waist, balance proportions and move well on the body rather than just fitting around it.
Wrap and reverse-wrap midi styles are the strongest options for a pear shape. The wrap tie allows you to define the waist while the skirt skims over the hips rather than clinging. A-line midi silhouettes also work well for the same reason.
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