Choosing your wedding dress is one of the most memorable milestones of your wedding. It is important to choose a dress that is beautiful (that will make you shine on your wedding day), as well as style and fit. Keep in mind fabrics, style and measurements all influence your dress. You want to find a dress that is the most flattering for your particular body type.
For a full figured bride consider an A-line style dress. An A-line style dress lengthens the whole body without drawing attention to your waistline. If A-line styles are not available, request an empire waist. An empire waist is another great choice, in that the empire sits just below the bust, helping to conceal waist and hips.
For the petite A-line wedding dresses are also flattering. As mentioned above, this style lengthens the body. Sheaths seem to shorten a small body even more, so petite women should avoid sheath-style wedding dresses. Also steer clear of very full skirts, which will make you look ‘bottom heavy’. You want to keep your wedding dress proportionate to your body. A cap sleeve gives the feeling of a strapless gown, and also serves the practical purpose of holding the gown in place.
For the large busted bride off-the-shoulder gowns look wonderful on a full bust. It draws our attention upward, emphasizes the shoulders and minimizes the chest. Keep your skirt narrow. Wearing a full skirt will make you look large both on top and bottom.
For the bottom heavy bride Women who are larger through their hips and buttocks should look for a wedding dress that focuses on their upper body — preferably with a full skirt. Show off your arms, back and bustline. A corset-style bodice with lacing will highlight your upper body. Avoid pleats or gathered fabric around the waist. An A-line skirted wedding dress always works the best for this body type.
Be proud of who you are! You are already a beautiful woman!
