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Body Types FIND THE RIGHT DRESS STYLE.
bridal veils ensure that the petite bride is framed well. Keep bridal
dress they will wear. Choosing your wedding gown can be one of
accessories to a minimum. If you would like to elongate your tiny
the best parts of planning your wedding. If you know in advance
frame by showing some leg, wear a dress with a short hemline and
what style of dress will look best on you the process becomes that
instantly look taller. Look at the handkerchief, asymmetrical, ruffled
much easier. Wearing a wedding dress that has the right cut for
and hi-low hemlines. Simple column-style sheath dresses can
your body type will downplay the features you don’t like while
create a longer silhouette as well.
highlighting your assets.
If you are short waisted, choose an empire or A-line style that will take the emphasis off the waist and create a lovely long line. Play around
• 5’6” or taller • No visible curves • Slender throughout
with necklines. Try the V-shape, halter or sweetheart necklines. All
• Shoulders and hips are the same width • Average sized bust
would be a good choice for this body type.
The ideal choices for a dress include everything from ball gowns,
HOURGLASS
princess cut, A-line wedding dresses, straight bridal dresses and
• All heights • Curvy frame • Medium to large bust • Small waist (smaller than
mermaid dresses. Avoid empire line dresses that can look almost
your shoulders and hips) • Naturally curvy hips with a rounded bottom
The perfect choice for this body type is Sheath, A-line or Ball gown. A sheath will accentuate your body in all the right places. If you are a little hipper, choose an A-line or ball gown to draw attention
dress. Transform your body into a feminine hourglass by adding
upward. Try a strapless bodice ball gown with a full skirt and a
detail at the waistline. Try a belt, ribbons, shirring, or darts. Want
cinched waist. Keep eyes above the waist with an embellished
to add fullness to your slender shape, try a ball skirt or an A-line
neckline. Two-piece and corset dresses enhance the hourglass
dress. A dress with details or patterns can help break your long line
figure. Make sure your bridal bouquets do not overwhelm your
and add more definition to your shape. A sheath dress would look
frame. Headpieces should not be overdone, especially if the bridal
great and flow gracefully on your long slim silhouette. Try a body
gown is elaborate.
skimming dress that emphasizes your subtle curves. Opt for one with a slit to reveal your long legs. An open neckline, a cutout back
FULL-FIGURED • All heights • Heavy throughout • Large frame • Noticeable curves • Large bust
Your ideal choices would be Empire, A-line or Ball gown. Look for slimming styles that don’t cling to every curve. Try an A-line dress
• 5’3”or shorter • Small frame • Trim with subtle curves • Average sized bust
that slims throughout the waist and gently flows around your
Ideal choices to look at are, Sheath, Empire and A-line. Clean,
lower body. If you are looking for the same effect but more bottom
unbroken contours without too much fabric tend to elongate
coverage, try a ball gown with a corseted waist or a tight-fitting
the frame. Big ball gowns and mermaid wedding dress shapes
two-piece that will highlight your torso and hide a fuller bottom.
can overwhelm your shape, so steer clear. Chapel or finger-tip
Empire gowns will draw more attention to your bust line and flow
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or a plunging V-neck will also work well for you.
Vendors
If you want the appearance of a fuller chest, try an empire style
Attire
large. Ensure they work proportionately with you and your body type.
Inspiration
TALL & THIN
“tent like”. Avoid wedding flowers or bouquets that are too small or
Guest
Every little girl dreams of her wedding day and the beautiful
