What Style Wedding Dress Will Be the Most Flattering for Your Figure? By Dora Chupp
Choosing a wedding dress can be a heady experience and often an emotional one. We look at magazines and wedding websites. We dream and discuss our ideas with our families and friends. We can so easily ride those waves of emotion. When we see those beautiful gowns of satin, ruffles, embroidery and lace, we can so easily make a quick or impulsive decision and end up with a beautiful dress that is just not quite right for us. We end up having to have expensive alterations done or exchanging it altogether.
How can you choose the perfect style wedding dress that accentuates the positive qualities of your figure and hides those areas that you don't want to draw attention to?
Let's start with taking an honest look in the mirror. Few people have a perfect figure. We all have something that we would change if we could, so be honest about what you see. Make notes of what you see. List your size, weight, shape, your best and least favorite feature. You want to choose a style that shows off your best features and hides what you don't want to draw attention to. If you have large or wide hips you probably don't want to highlight them. If you have a tiny waist then you want to define it. If you are petite, you will want a style that will make you appear taller. No matter what your body type or shape might be, full figure, curvy, or a pear or triangle shape, there is a style that will be just right for you. Ask a friend or family member to help you identify the positives and negatives of your body type and figure and then choose a style of wedding dress that will work best for you.
The most common styles of wedding dresses and some pros and cans are;
Ball gowns, think of Cinderella, these gowns have a fitted bodice, defined waist and often a full skirt. This is a great style for thin, tall figures, slight pear shapes, small hourglass shapes or if you have a large bust. Avoid this style if you have large hips, are short, have a heavy pear or large hourglass shape.
A-line, think of draping naturally all the way down to the hem with the skirt looking like an A shape. This is a simple style that has vertical seams flowing from the shoulders on down. This style will work for almost everyone. It is great for short waists, full figures, large waistlines and generally has a slimming effect.
Princess, this style usually does not have seams at the waist. The skirt will typically have at least three vertical panels. This is another great choice for most body types, it will make almost everyone look taller and slimmer.
Empire Cut, this style typically is straighter than the A line although not body fitting, with a raised waistline starting right below the bust that will flow all the way to the hem. Most body types will be able to wear this style. It is a good choice for brides with smaller busts, because it tends to draw attention to the neckline and face. It will make you appear taller.
Sheath or column style, this style is meant to follow the natural curves of your body. It is very flattering if you are slender. However, avoid this style if you have a problem area that you don't want emphasized.
Mermaid or Trumpet style, this type of gown will emphasize your curves and hips, drawing attention to the back of the dress and will usually have a lot of draping from the knees on down. This looks great on hourglass figures but avoid this style if you have a protruding tummy or big hips.
Choosing the shape and style of your wedding dress does not have to be complicated. Taking the time to determine what will look best on your figure and understanding the styles of wedding dresses available, will make finding that perfect-for-you wedding dress easier and a lot more enjoyable.
Dora Chupp is a free lance wedding florist, volunteer counselor and aspiring affiliate marketer. She lives in the heart of Ohio's Amish country, enjoys her family, friends, great books, good coffee, cooking, long walks and sewing. Yes, I have sewn modest wedding dresses in the past. You can find out more at http://www.modestweddingdresses-4u.com
Choosing a wedding dress can be a heady experience and often an emotional one. We look at magazines and wedding websites. We dream and discuss our ideas with our families and friends. We can so easily ride those waves of emotion. When we see those beautiful gowns of satin, ruffles, embroidery and lace, we can so easily make a quick or impulsive decision and end up with a beautiful dress that is just not quite right for us. We end up having to have expensive alterations done or exchanging it altogether.
How can you choose the perfect style wedding dress that accentuates the positive qualities of your figure and hides those areas that you don't want to draw attention to?
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It really helps to have a picture in your mind and a list in your hands, of what body type and shape you have. Once you know the best style choices for your figure, then the real fun starts. You are going to look absolutely stunning because your wedding dress is going to reflect and celebrate you, as a beautiful bride, looking your best.Let's start with taking an honest look in the mirror. Few people have a perfect figure. We all have something that we would change if we could, so be honest about what you see. Make notes of what you see. List your size, weight, shape, your best and least favorite feature. You want to choose a style that shows off your best features and hides what you don't want to draw attention to. If you have large or wide hips you probably don't want to highlight them. If you have a tiny waist then you want to define it. If you are petite, you will want a style that will make you appear taller. No matter what your body type or shape might be, full figure, curvy, or a pear or triangle shape, there is a style that will be just right for you. Ask a friend or family member to help you identify the positives and negatives of your body type and figure and then choose a style of wedding dress that will work best for you.
The most common styles of wedding dresses and some pros and cans are;
Ball gowns, think of Cinderella, these gowns have a fitted bodice, defined waist and often a full skirt. This is a great style for thin, tall figures, slight pear shapes, small hourglass shapes or if you have a large bust. Avoid this style if you have large hips, are short, have a heavy pear or large hourglass shape.
A-line, think of draping naturally all the way down to the hem with the skirt looking like an A shape. This is a simple style that has vertical seams flowing from the shoulders on down. This style will work for almost everyone. It is great for short waists, full figures, large waistlines and generally has a slimming effect.
Princess, this style usually does not have seams at the waist. The skirt will typically have at least three vertical panels. This is another great choice for most body types, it will make almost everyone look taller and slimmer.
Empire Cut, this style typically is straighter than the A line although not body fitting, with a raised waistline starting right below the bust that will flow all the way to the hem. Most body types will be able to wear this style. It is a good choice for brides with smaller busts, because it tends to draw attention to the neckline and face. It will make you appear taller.
Sheath or column style, this style is meant to follow the natural curves of your body. It is very flattering if you are slender. However, avoid this style if you have a problem area that you don't want emphasized.
Mermaid or Trumpet style, this type of gown will emphasize your curves and hips, drawing attention to the back of the dress and will usually have a lot of draping from the knees on down. This looks great on hourglass figures but avoid this style if you have a protruding tummy or big hips.
Choosing the shape and style of your wedding dress does not have to be complicated. Taking the time to determine what will look best on your figure and understanding the styles of wedding dresses available, will make finding that perfect-for-you wedding dress easier and a lot more enjoyable.
Dora Chupp is a free lance wedding florist, volunteer counselor and aspiring affiliate marketer. She lives in the heart of Ohio's Amish country, enjoys her family, friends, great books, good coffee, cooking, long walks and sewing. Yes, I have sewn modest wedding dresses in the past. You can find out more at http://www.modestweddingdresses-4u.com
