How to Choose a Wedding Dress Style

Shopping for the perfect wedding gown is a task many brides look forward to -- or dread. The task of finding the perfect gown will be different for every bride as she must consider the specifics of her body shape. Almost every bridal gown available today is made in one of five basic silhouettes -- ball gown, A-line, empire, sheath and mermaid -- and each of these shapes has strong advantages and disadvantages, depending on your particular figure. To simplify your shopping, the first thing you need to do is to determine which styles are most flattering to you.
A-line
Good For
This is a fitted bodice shape with an A line skirt. It hugs the waist, so it creates a slimmer waistline and flatters the bust.
Bad For
The tighter bodice will tend to draw attention to a smaller bust so it will be more flattering if you add a little padding to balance the look.

A line

(Ian Stuart-Bride) Wedding Dress Style Chamonix

Ball Gown
Good For
If you have a slim-hipped figure and a full bust, the Full Skirt shape will balance top and bottom perfectly, giving you that 'fairytale bride' look. This style and the Princess are generally thought of as the most romantic shapes.
Bad For
Avoid the Full Skirt if you are not full busted, petite and have wide hips.

Ball Gown

(Ian Stuart-Bride) Wedding Dress Style Giverny

Sheath
Good For
The Column dress hugs the figure and looks great on tall, willowy women. This is the one to give you that catwalk look! It will also work well on a more petite figure.
Bad For
The Column shape sits quite close to the body, so if you have fuller hips, this will tend to emphasize them, and is quite clinging so avoid it if you do not have a smooth outline.

Sheath

(Ian Stuart-Bride) Wedding Dress Style CABARET

Empire
Good For
The body of the dress falls from beneath the bust, which is great if you have a broad waist and a small bust.
Bad For
Avoid it also if you have a heavy bust line because it will make it appear bigger.

Empire

Cosmobella Wedding Dress #7411

Mermaid
Good For
The mermaid shape is ideal for curvy girls with balanced hip and bust measurements -- this dress will bring out the Marilyn Monroe in you. If you want Hollywood glamour, this is undoubtedly it.
Bad For
Just make sure you can sit down in it before you buy it or you may spill out, and if it is not boned then make sure that you have good supportive underwear. Careful if your curves are all in your bottom as it will emphasis it, and avoid if you are straight up and down, apple or pear shaped.

Sophia Tolli Wedding Dress Y2718 Ashley

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