Wedding Dresses
A Style Guide to Help You Find the Perfect Dress for Your Body Type
1.A-Line Princess: This dress hugs the bodice, flaring from the waist to the hem.
2.Empire waist: This dress has a high waist-line so that the dress begins to flare just below the bust.
3.Ball Gown: This dress has a large, puffy skirt.
4.Sheath: This dress has straight lines chasing the curves of body.
5.Mermaid: This dress is fitted along the bodice and the hips, but flares out at the edge of the knee.
6.Tea-length: This dress only goes up to the knee.
The Basic Body Shapes:
Petite:
Best Dress: A-line/ Princess or Tea-length.
Avoid: Ball Gown/Full skirt and strapless dresses.
Tips: Keep bridal accessories to a minimum so as not to look over-loaded.
Short Midsection:
Best Dress: A-line/Princess or Empire.
Avoid: Ball Gown
Tips: Drop the waistline of the dress to below your hips, and draw attention to the top part of you with accessories.
Voluptuous:
Best Dress: A-line/Princess or Ball Gown/Full Skirt.
Avoid: Spaghetti Straps.
Hourglass:
Best Dress: Mermaid or A-line/ Princess.
Avoid: Tea-length
Tips: For A-line dresses, drop the waist of the dress to below your hips and try a sweetheart neckline to emphasise your bust.
Pear Shape:
Best Dress: Empire.
Avoid: Mermaid as it will draw attention to your bottom.
Tips: Leave some of your hair down and sweep up the rest to create a balanced look.
Thin:
Best Dress: Ball Gown or Sheath.
Tall:
Best Dress: Sheath
Avoid: Empire dresses and bouquets that are too small or large.
Broad Shoulders:
Best Dress: Strapless
Avoid: Halter necks and off-the-shoulder lines
Big Arms:
Best Dress: Three-quarter or long sleeves in solid fabrics off-the-shoulder straps or a sheer fabric
Tips: Try loose-fitting sleeves
