Babydoll dress

In 1956 the movie Baby Doll starring Carroll Baker gave origin to the popularity of the "baby doll" nightgown, the costume worn by Baker's childlike sensual character in the film. Although the film was heavily censored and banned in some countries, the baby doll style gained force and more than 50 years later it is still fashionable.

With the years, the baby doll has made a jump from the bedroom to the high street where women of all shapes enjoy the freedom of wearing a baby doll dress.

If you have been living on another planet and have failed to see Hollywood icons like Sandra Bullock wearing baby doll dresses, don't worry you are not too late to catch up. A baby doll dress is, as you can imagine, highly inspired on the baby doll nightgown.

The dress is feminine, and flirty, ideal for those days when you are feeling a bit bloated. It usually skims gracefully though curves accentuating your best assets like a prominent breast or a great pair of legs.

The thing about a baby doll dress is that it can make you look incredibly sexy or horrendously ridiculous. If you have an ample bosom and relatively flat stomach this look can make you look both sweet and sexy. However, if you have heavy thighs you would be better wearing a long version.

Get proper support from your underwear. This goes for every item of clothing. Proper underwear that holds everything in place can make a big difference to your overall look. If you want to wear a baby doll dress with a deep plunging neckline choose a push-up bra to enhance your assets, this will drive attention away from ‘problem' areas and will help the effect of the hourglass figure. Some of the Victoria's secret baby doll dresses come with in-built brassieres.

The length: Just a few inches above the knee is best. If you are petite, you can wear it a bit shorter but not too much. Bear in mind that baby doll dresses are flowy and they will "show off" in a windy day. Which takes me to the next rule for wearing a baby doll dress: never wear one during a windy day or for doing vigorous dancing like a Ceilidh or a Salsa party unless of course you want to show your "jewels" on every turn!

High heels go very well with baby doll dresses. Look at Paris Hilton wedges, they are just perfect for her dress, not too flashy but with enough added high. If you are wearing your dress on the beach, you can even get flip flops with a little heel or wedge to add high and glamour.

Printed dresses look better on tall girls. If you are petite a one colour only will look nicer on you. If you have a small bust, you can enhance its looks with a different bust colour, like the Paris Hilton dress on the right.

To avoid the "pregnant" look you should wear appropriate make up and avoid going out with a "morning sickness" look. Wear high heels and walk tall!

As much as you like the baby doll style please do not fall into the trap that the shorter you wear it the taller you will look. It is true that a short dress will make your legs look longer but a TOO short one will only make you look "tarty". The shorter styles are only suitable for young girls. If you are over 30, a hemline just a few inches above the knee is more flattering.

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