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There are a lot of reasons to admire—and even envy— Kim Kardashian . Without a doubt, one of them is her ability to use her wardrobe to show off her figure. The businesswoman certainly makes it look effortless as her outfits seem to be perfectly constructed for her body.
In many of her appearances, Kim’s outfits share a common pattern: bodycon dresses with ruching on the front or sometimes on the side. This is a dressmaking technique that consists of creating texture in a dress silhouette with folds, while fitting the parts of her body “like a glove.”
This style is astoundingly flattering as the ruched fabric conceals the abdomen, highlights the waist and accentuates the hips. The SKIMs founder’s looks are proof of the slimming effect of ruching.
© GettyImagesSensuality au naturel
One of her most iconic looks was for the Met Gala 2019, where she dazzled in a sensual Latex dress with dangling beads by Thierry Mugler, that turned heads for quite a few reasons, one of which was the ruching that brilliantly highlighted her hips and chest.
© GettyImagesSeduction in red
For the second year of the American Influencer Awards, Kanye West ’s wife wore a vintage model inspired by the traditional Chinese dress—a qipao—created by John Galliano for Dior. The asymmetrical skirt with a side slit not only accentuated her silhouette but also her legs. The ruching emphasized her hourglass figure by defining her curves.
© @kimkardashianCasual in beige
Apart from accentuating curves, long dresses with draping throughout their form complement the arms, torso and lower body. When it comes to concealing flaws, they’re an all-in-one option. With this dress, the style icon chose an off-the-shoulder look for an extra touch of sensuality.
Don’t get left behind and wear them yourself!
© BoohooÀ la Kim
We know the mom-of-four loves mini dresses and dazzling shine. With the Sequin Plunge Neck Ruched Midi Dress with long sleeves and V-neck, you can combine both features to emulate her style. Boohoo ($20).
© SilkFredPencil dress
The Rose Ruched One Shoulder Midi Dress in Mustard with a super slimming one shoulder neckline and pencil skirt elaborately accentuates hips and legs. SilkFred ($140.78).
© RevolveAsymmetrical touch
An elegant option with long sleeves and a v-neck is the Ruched Dress by HAH with an asymmetrical skirt. Revolve ($278).
© Lulu'sOwn the straps
If dresses with straps are your thing because of how cool and comfortable they can be, the Catherine Teal Blue Velvet Ruched Bodycon Midi Dress is sure to become one of your favorites. Lulus ($54).
© ZaraAll-over details
The Draped Mini Dress has long sleeves with small puffs at the shoulders, a wide v-neck, ruffles on the hem of the skirt and a classic black and white print. Zara ($69.90).
© Oh PollyThe sweetheart
And don’t forget strapless dresses! The Longing for You Strapless Ruched Midi Dress in red has a pronounced sweetheart neckline and pencil skirt perfect for highlighting your assets. Oh Polly ($56.61).
