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Choosing The Right SilhouetteWomen come in all shapes and sizes, and so do wedding dresses. It's just a matter of finding that dream dress that makes you look and feel flawless. One way to ensure this is by knowing your body type through and through. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is wearing a dress that hides your best assets. You may not like your arms, but that's no reason to hide them - they may be the most attractive part of your body and you don't even know it! Have confidence in your beauty and trust your gut. Once you do that, the rest will be easy.
Full-figured? Petite? Pear Shaped? Tall? No matter - there's an ideal silhouette out there for you - you just need to know what to look for. Check out the list below for shapes that will truly show off how gorgeous you are.
One problem smaller framed women run into is buying a dress that stunts the body, so stay away from those that make you look inches smaller. Instead, opt for A-line/Princess and dropped waist pieces, as they elongate your frame. The sheath shape also works, as the narrow, body-conscious style hugs the chest, waist and hips. Another tip: don't be afraid to work with lace, as lace makes petite shapes look slimmer and longer. But, remember, fabrics should run vertically, so look for laces that run perpendicularly to trick the eye. Check out Melissa Sweet's Style Harlow Silk Organiza Strapless Ball Gown with a gorgeous Guipure Lace floral layout floating on the dropped waist bodice (A-Line) and Jewel's Bias-cut Crepe Backed Satin Slim Spaghetti Strap Gown with deep scoop back and empire accent of rhinestones, pearls and crystals (Sheath) for examples.
Curvy (Full Figured or Hourglass)
With fuller figures, it's important to look for dresses that cinch and hug at the waist so you show off your beautiful curves in the right way. Ballgown-style A-line/Princess silhouettes allow you do that with ease, as the fitted bodice and waist draws the eye in at the waist and mid-section through the full skirt. If you're shorter and have a fuller, hourglass shape, look for a dropped waist A-line/Princess shape instead. A Silk Satin Strapless Ball Gown with hand-draped drop waist, complemented by a heavily encrusted feather and rhinestone accent, as well as a Strapless Silk Radimir A-line Gown with vintage inspired silk rosebuds on the hand-draped bodice are perfect examples of styles to look for when working with a fuller figure.
For slimmer, hourglass figures, accentuate your curves with a dropped waist dress in a trumpet/fit-to-flare or A-line/Princess cut (like the full figure, if you're short with an hourglass figure, buy a dropped waist A-line/Princess garment). A dropped waist in a trumpet style will hug you all-the-right-places, giving you that Jessica Rabbit look every bride-to-be dreams of! Either the simple and classic Vineyard Style Sailor Silk and Cotton Faille Fit-to-Flare Gown with princess cut seams, buttons down the back and tulle inset at the train or the elegant Melissa Sweet Style Saffron Silk Organza Strapless Slim Gown embellished with embroidery, ribbon, cut silk bows and flowers, and Swarovski crystals will work on the hourglass lady.
Most shapes work on taller women, so the pick of the litter is a little broader for you. Empire, column, sheath, trumpet and even a full-skirt A-line/Princess ballgown will make you look absolutely fabulous, so any of the aforementioned examples will do for references.
For pear-shaped women who want to draw attention away from their hips, empire and Basque silhouettes are your best bets. With a small, scooped bodice and a high waist with a slender skirt, the empire shape will highlight your best features. The cinch under the bust line tends to draw attention away from the hips and focused above the waistline (An A-line/Princess cut will do the same, as the full skirt covers the hips and cinches at the waist to emphasize your thin waist line). Basque shapes - identifiable by the V-shaped bodice that dips below the waistline - also brings the eye away from your hips and to your thin waist and bust. Platinum's Silk Crepe Georgette Slim Gown with deep notched neckline and dramatic beading at front empire seam (Empire) and Platinum's Silk Satin Strapless Ballgown with heavily embroidered corset bodice and skirt (Basque) are great references for those shapes.
Remember, it's your wedding day, so you have the intrinsic right to look breathtaking. There's no better feeling than when a bride walks down the aisle and everyone - especially the groom - is utterly floored by her beauty. So picking the right silhouette is an absolute must when buying that perfect dress. [url=http://www.dressurl.com]wedding dresses uk[/url]