Wedding Tips
How to Choose the Best Wedding Dress for Your Body Shape
Oct
For ladies, it has been a childhood dream to dress in all white and walk down the aisle alongside your beaming dad and mum. Fast forward to the present day, the first thing that pops up into your mind the moment you said “I do” might just be that glistening white dress for the bride.
With all the options out in the market, both online and inside brick-and-mortar bridal shops, hopeful brides can get overwhelmed with all the latest trends, the popular picks and the hyped celebrity looks when it comes to bridal dresses.
Hence, we have come to your rescue as your fairy godmother that is here to help you figure out which dress is perfect for your body and your wedding. Upon knowing the different basic silhouettes available, you get to easily identify which silhouette works best for you and your body so you get to shine bright like a diamond during your momentous bridal march.
The Classic A-Line
As one of the most popular silhouettes when it comes to long dresses, the A-Line cut starts out with a small top and ends in a straight wider line that creates the illusion of an A.
Perfect for: brides of any body shape or size, as the cut is super flattering and easy to style. Even for outdoor weddings or formal wedding dinners, the classic A-line cut is highly flexible to style and glam up and it can also be simplified to fit the bride’s body beautifully for a minimalist chic look.
The Sophisticated Empire Cut
The dress is fitted right above the natural waist or right below the bust of the bride. This cinches the bodice to create a smaller torso then opens up the bottom half to a loose-fitting skirt.
Perfect for: petite brides as well as for those with an athletic built.
Not for: brides with large chest or full hips as it would emphasize all the wrong curves.
The Gorgeous Mermaid
This cut hugs the bust and emphasizes the waist as it fits the hips to create a sexy hourglass figure for the bride. The exaggerated curves create a stunning silhouette on the bride which adds a wow factor especially if paired with the right veil and the perfect shoes.
Perfect for: curvy brides with an hourglass body shape who would want to show off those feminine curves.
Not for: brides who don’t want to wear a tight-fitting dress all-day.
The Timeless Ballgown
Ballgown or princess cut is an all-time favourite among brides because of its stunning full skirt paired with a fitted bodice.
Perfect for: all brides as it shows off the bust, waist and hips but be careful not to drown in all the material if you are on the petite side.
Not for: brides who would want to be able to freely move around or for wedding venues which might be sandy or windy.
