strapless dresses revel a lot and yet they are stylish elegant and look fabulous. Proper fit is crucial in looking great while wearing a strapless dress. You don't want it so loose that you have to pull on the top of it to keep it in place. If it's too tight, it's going to look tacky and feel uncomfortable. A proper fitted strapless dress should firmly grip the top of your bust without revealing too much cleavage. Keep it loose enough through the hips and thighs to walk comfortably. Strapless evening gowns, strapless tea length dresses, strapless short dresses, or strapless dresses in knee length are all available.

A proper, quality-infused strapless dress retains an hourglass shape even on the hanger. Your natural shape should simply reinforce the construction of the strapless dress. Small-busted women find strapless easier because they don't need serious undergarments. Women with wide shoulders should avoid this look all together, as it brings too much attention to the shoulders.

Always wear a bra with a strapless dress. Even if a dress has plenty of infrastructure, too much exposure could be a possibility. If your depending on the dress alone to provide you with support, that can be risky. Try wearing a push-up bra with plenty of room (you might even have to go up a cup size).

Make sure the dress fits well. When trying on a strapless dress, check for slippage. While in the dressing room, raise your arms and bend over to make sure you don't fall out. Sit down to test for comfort (boning can jab you under the arms). Scrutinize your rear view as well: An ill-fitting bodice can pinch the skin, causing bulges at the back and sides.

Accessorize your strapless dress by wearing a shoulder wrap or shawl. If your attending a conservative event, an elegant shawl or wrap would be very appropriate. You can also opt to wear a fashionable cardigan or designer blazer with a strapless dress to complete your look and keep the chill off.

Now that you know how to look your best and what to look for in a strapless dress, let's see what's available for the 2012 fashion season.