Flying Dress Styles for Every Body Type and Size

Looking for a Santorini style dress for your photos? You don't need to buy one: all 82 flying dresses in our collection are included in your photoshoot, in sizes XS to XXL.

The right flying dress does two things: it flatters your figure, and it lets you relax. When you feel comfortable in what you are wearing, it shows in every photo. This guide helps you work out your body shape, see which necklines in our collection suit it, and understand how our sizes work, from XS to XXL.

Every body is different, so treat these as suggestions rather than rules. Our team is always happy to help you choose.

How to find your body shape

You only need a soft measuring tape and a few minutes. Measure four places, keeping the tape snug but not tight:

1. Shoulders: around the widest part of your shoulders.
2. Bust: around the fullest part of your bust.
3. Waist: around the narrowest part of your waist, usually just above the belly button.
4. Hips: around the fullest part of your hips and bottom.

Compare the numbers, and you will usually recognise yourself in one of the four common shapes below. Keep the measurements: they also help you pick the right size on each dress page.

The four common body shapes

Pear

What it looks like: hips wider than your shoulders and bust, a defined waist and slimmer shoulders. What flatters it: styles that draw the eye up and define the waist. A V-neck or off-shoulder neckline balances the shoulders with the hips, and the long, flowing skirt of a flying dress is naturally flattering.

Apple

What it looks like: a fuller bust and midsection, with slimmer hips and legs. What flatters it: necklines that lengthen the upper body, such as a V-neck, and fabric that flows over the midsection rather than clinging to it. If you need support, choose a dress whose page says it is worn with a bra.

Hourglass

What it looks like: bust and hips of similar width, with a clearly defined waist. What flatters it: anything that follows your waist. Corset styles and fitted V-necks highlight your curves; very loose, shapeless cuts hide them.

Inverted triangle

What it looks like: shoulders wider than your hips, often with an athletic build. What flatters it: necklines that soften the shoulders and a full skirt that adds volume below. Halter necks and V-necks are good choices; a defined waist adds shape.

The styles in our collection

These are the styles you will find when you browse. Each one links to an example dress and to the filter that shows every dress in that style.

V-neck

Our most common style and the most versatile. It lengthens the neck and torso and suits almost every body shape. Some V-necks have a belt and an adjustable front and back for a close fit. Example: Red No.20, our most popular dress. See all V-neck dresses.

Off-shoulder

Romantic and elegant, it shows your collarbones and shoulders and balances wider hips beautifully. It is also the style with the most dresses in larger sizes. Example: Coral No.50. See all off-shoulder dresses.

Halter neck

Fastens behind the neck and usually leaves the back open. It draws attention to the shoulders and arms and is a lovely choice for athletic figures. Example: Yellow No.92. See all halter-neck dresses.

Corset

A structured bodice that shapes the waist, very flattering for hourglass and pear figures, with a more formal, bridal feel. Example: Royal Blue Satin No.65, made in two versions up to XL. See all corset dresses.

Long sleeve

Full-length sleeves and a high neckline, for anyone who prefers more coverage, for personal, cultural or religious reasons, with the same sweeping train. Example: Red Long Sleeve No.80, made in XS to M and in L to XL. See all long-sleeve dresses.

One-shoulder and cold shoulder

Striking, modern designs that suit slim upper bodies and slender shoulders. Examples: Light Green No.46 and Veraman Satin No.96.

Girls' dresses

Matching dresses for daughters, each with its age range, for example Red Satin No.100 for ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 10. A girls' dress can be added to any shoot for €70. See all girls' dresses.

What to wear underneath

It depends on the dress, not only on the style: some V-necks are worn without a bra, some off-shoulder dresses need a strapless one. Every dress page has a "wear with" line that tells you. Seamless, skin-tone underwear is a safe choice for most dresses, and if support matters to you, check that line before you fall in love with a dress.

How our sizes work

Our collection covers sizes XS to XXL, roughly US 0 to 22, but not every dress comes in every size:

• Many dresses are one size that fits a range, for example "fits XS to M (US 0 to 10)". The fabric and the adjustable fit make this possible.
• Some come in two or three versions, such as Red Long Sleeve No.80 in XS to M and in L to XL.
• 23 of our 82 dresses reach XL or XXL, most of them off-shoulder and V-neck styles, with a few halter necks and corsets. Filter the collection by size first, then choose your color from the dresses that fit; Fuchsia Satin No.59, for example, comes in S to M and in XL to XXL.

Each dress page shows its sizes with the US equivalents and has a size guide with bust, waist and hip measurements. Compare it with the measurements you took above. If you are between sizes, tell us when you book and we will suggest the best fit.

Feel good, and the photos will follow

The best dress is the one you feel confident in. Shape, neckline and color all play a part, but so does simply loving what you see in the mirror. Start with our guide to choosing your flying dress, then the color guide; for posing, our photoshoot tips. Every photoshoot package includes a flying dress, and you can choose it now or after booking, at least 3 days before your shoot. For the rest of your Santorini outfits, see what to wear for your photoshoot.