green floral long dress Baltic Born Womens Kearny Ruffle Maxi | Dark or your next special event Reiss Women's Lexi Shell Halter

But instead of dressing like Ariel for Halloween, step out in this Ursula costume to solidify your undersea bad b*tch status

What works: A-line silhouette again, this is the workhorse of flattering dresses because it skims over the hip without clinging Embellishment or detail on the neckline or bodice draws the eye upward and makes your top half look proportionally larger Scoop neck or off-the-shoulder styles both broaden the shoulder line visually Dark, plain fabric on the bottom half which is why black is particularly good for pear shapes

High-neck halters pair well with drop or dangle earrings

Add a slim, textured silk tie in a deep charcoal hue, cinched with a polished silver tie pin