George for Walmart blue dress

$16
The pleated waistband emphasizes the narrowest part of the body. 

George; Wal-mart; for stores call 800-925-6278
Tiana B green dress

$30
A twist at the bust of this jersey dress directs attention to the neck and décolletage. 

Tiana B., HSN.com
Lush blue sheath dress

$41
Strategic seaming on this sheath helps the fabric drape in all the right places. 

Lush; LuLus.com
B-Slim by Elementz wrap dress

$54
Side ruching on this stretchy faux wrap (with inner Lycra panel) skims over a thicker middle. 

B-Slim, Macy's; 800-622-9748
(available in stores in July 2009)
ShapeFX colorblock dress

$69
Color-blocking, a wide belt, and interior shapewear create a proportioned hourglass silhouette. 

ShapeFX.com
The Limited grey dress

$80
Vertical folds give the illusion of height; a fitted bodice and flared skirt play up shoulders while downplaying thighs. 

TheLimited.com
Ella Moss jersey dress

$139
This versatile jersey day dress combines slenderizing accents with dependably minimizing black. 

Ella Moss; RevolveClothing.com
Donna Morgan ruffle dress

$178
Perfect for pear shapes: The ruffle fills out your top half, the simple bottom conceals hips. 

Donna Morgan; Nordstrom.com
Trina Turk print dress

$299
A graphic print that narrows at the middle adds personality to this navy number. 

Trina Turk; 949-717-7881
 
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From the July 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine