Style Guides

Your guide to designer dress hire, styling and occasion dressing. Discover the latest fashion advice, styling tips, new arrivals and behind-the-scenes stories from Your Secret Closet.

The Best Dresses If You Want to Feel Comfortable Around Your Stomach

The Best Dresses If You Want to Feel Comfortable Around Your Stomach

Don’t want to spend your entire event sucking in, adjusting your dress or worrying about your stomach? From clever draping and A-line silhouettes to structured fabrics, statement details and the...

The Best Dresses for Tall Women: Finding the Right Length & Proportion

Finding the perfect dress when you’re tall isn’t always as easy as people think. From minis that become very mini to maxis that suddenly aren’t quite maxi, we’re sharing what...
The Best Dresses for Tall Women: Finding the Right Length & Proportion
The Best Dresses for a Smaller Bust: Styles That Actually Flatter

The Best Dresses for a Smaller Bust: Styles That Actually Flatter

Having a smaller bust doesn't mean you need to create more cleavage. From halter necklines and structured bodices to strapless gowns, minis, cut-outs and backless dresses, we're sharing the styles...

What to Wear to a Spring Wedding in Australia 2026

Spring wedding season is here, and so is the inevitable question: what am I going to wear? From garden ceremonies and winery weddings to cocktail celebrations and black-tie receptions, we’re...
What to Wear to a Spring Wedding in Australia 2026
The Best Dresses for Petite Women: How to Dress When You’re Short

The Best Dresses for Petite Women: How to Dress When You’re Short

The Best Dresses for Petite Women: How to Dress When You’re Short As someone who is around 5’4”–5’5” and a size 6–8, this week’s Style Guide is one I can... Read More

The Best Dresses for a Bigger Bust: A Complete Style Guide

Forget the outdated rule that a bigger bust means you have to stick to V-necks and wrap dresses. We’re sharing what we’ve learnt from years in the fitting room, from...
The Best Dresses for a Bigger Bust: A Complete Style Guide
The Best Dresses for Rectangle-Shaped Women: A Complete Style Guide

The Best Dresses for Rectangle-Shaped Women: A Complete Style Guide

Discover the best dresses for rectangle-shaped women with expert styling advice from Your Secret Closet. Learn which silhouettes, fabrics and designer styles create beautiful shape while celebrating your natural proportions.

The Best Dresses for Apple-Shaped Women: A Complete Style Guide

Discover the best dresses for apple-shaped women with expert advice from the stylists at Your Secret Closet. Learn which silhouettes, fabrics and designer dresses flatter beautifully while helping you feel...
The Best Dresses for Apple-Shaped Women: A Complete Style Guide
The Best Dresses for Hourglass-Shaped Women: A Complete Style Guide

The Best Dresses for Hourglass-Shaped Women: A Complete Style Guide

Discover the best dresses for hourglass-shaped women with expert advice from the stylists at Your Secret Closet. Learn which silhouettes, fabrics and designer dresses beautifully enhance your natural curves for...