Every bride has a vision of what they want their wedding gown to look like. Sometimes though the reality of it sets in when the bride tries on the gown of her dreams, only to discover that somehow it just doesn’t look right on her. But how could that dress look so gorgeous in the full page ad of the latest bridal magazine ad and not on the bride-to-be? Well, there is a variety of reasons. Let’s take a look at a few.
Your Body Shape
Just like other clothing and undergarments you purchase, they need to fit right and correctly for you to look your best. The same goes for a wedding gown. Even though the zipper may go all the way up, the gown may not be fitting you properly. Determine your body shape and follow these few tips and you’ll be well on your way to choosing the best wedding gown for your figure.
- For those with curves – For those brides-to-be with more of an hour glass shape, look for gowns that accentuate the waist. Also, look for a scoop neckline or a subtle v- neckline. By drawing attention to the waist and bust, the eye will be drawn away from other curves on your body.
- For those with a pear-shape figure – Those brides-to-be that are a bit larger on top and bottom, an A-line wedding gown style would beautifully accent the waist and balance your figure out. Also, gowns that have a gathering effect to one side is extremely sliming for this body shape.
- For those with broad shoulders – Those future brides that have shoulders broader than their waistline, it is important to draw attention away from the top of the body by having a fuller ball gown at the bottom of the dress. This balances out the entire body shape very nicely. Also, strapless gown look best for this body shape as well, as the top part of the body is not focused on.
- For those with a boyish figure – For those brides with an undefined shape, a wedding gown which distinguishes a waistline is fitting for this shape. Adding curves and shape with a wedding gown is easy, but it is important not to over do it. The best way to add dimension for this body shape is the appearance of the gown being two pieces. The top being a corseted piece and the bottom with a slightly fuller skirt. There are gowns that are available in two separate pieces if that is what you prefer.
As you can see, it is quite important to determine and understand your body shape while searching for your dream wedding gown. You want to look your best on your wedding day and that means wearing the best dress for your body shape.
Amanda Cooper is a writer for Wedding Favours Kingdom, which carries a very large selection of anniversary favours, wedding guest books and other wedding novelties. Amanda is a contributing writer for other wedding and travel websites. When Amanda is not writing, she enjoys reading and experimenting in her kitchen.












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