Printed dresses add a layer of personality to the one who wears them. However, not all prints suit every body type. And sometimes, wearing the wrong one can be a glaring fashion disaster. The best way to deal with prints is to understand which ones suit better for you, so that the next time you go shopping, you know what works best.

Here is a list of the best dress prints for every body type:

1. Apple body shape
This is the type of body when your chest is broader or larger than your waistline and is usually termed top-heavy. The idea would be to slim out the top and blend in harmony with your hip and below. You can choose to wear prints that also highlight your hip in the process. The best prints you can choose for this body type are large patterns, small prints, horizontal stripes. For this body type, if you want to look slimmer and not show off your upper body, then the best way to do that would be to wear a single color print that harmonizes from top to bottom, giving the illusion of a slender, tall look. Choosing a deep neckline can help accentuate your bust if you do not mind flaunting your body.

2. Rectangle body shape
When you want to balance and create the perfect highlight for an hourglass-shaped body, you can pick any type of print and match it with the right colors to accentuate the body. A horizontal striped top with a dark textured bottom can bring out the beauty of the curves. This body type requires more than a single print or color to highlight the right features of the body. Animal prints are best suited for this body type as they help with a 3D effect. This is one body type that can do with minimal and excessive prints with ease when paired right.

3. Pear body shape
In this body type, the hips are slightly broader than the bust, and the best-suited print type for this body shape would be the polka dots. If you wear polka dot pants, you can balance this with tops with large patterns, horizontal stripes, or plain solid colors. The best way to balance the top and bottom would be wearing larger base tops that blend with your bottom wear.

Each body shape is different, and the best way to choose prints relies more on how you choose to pair that piece of clothing. If you pick stripes, it is about how the stripes are placed, or if you choose floral or polka dot prints, it comes down to the size of each element. The best way to make sure you choose the right print is to pick each piece of clothing with a bottom or top that compliments it.