Liv Tyler’s Cocktail Dresses

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Though it is hard to live in the shadow of her rockstar father, Liv Tyler has acutally been able to achieve and prove a lot on just being her own self. Starting off as a model, she later pursued a career in acting, as she was seen in movies like Armageddon and That Thing You Do. Her fashion has always been eclectic. But in an interview, she revealed that she was more into wearing cocktail dresses.

In the last few years, cocktail dresses have been getting quite interesting. From their fun colors to their girlish frills, they are sure to look good with almost any figure. Here are a couple of tips that Liv Tyler swears by as she struts on the red carpet wearing cocktail dresses.

1. Halter tops

One of Liv Tyler’s favorite cocktail dresses would be halter tops. Halter tops are best for women with narrow shoulders and flat chests. It makes your shoulders look broader and makes your neck look more swan like.

2. Asymmetrical hemlines

This is best for tall women with thin legs just like Liv Tyler, since the diagonal lines crossing your thighs tend to make them look larger. Avoid severe jags, but choose the ones where the top and bottom of the jag are less than three inches apart. Otherwise, the jag will make your legs appear shorter.

3. Flowing skirts

These are fun dresses, but not for small women, because they can make you look like a ten-year-old. If you have the height for them, have fun with the flowing fabrics, and choose prints rather than solid colors to avoid looking like an ice skater.

4. Belts

Liv Tyler loves adding belts to her cocktail dresses as they are easy ways to add great detail to an otherwise overly simple dress. If you have a small upper body, try empire waist belts. For small-waisted women, waist level belts will emphasize one of your best assets. Remember, though, that belts cut your body in half, so it could break an elegant line. You can avoid this by choosing belts in hues close to the color of your dress.