So the question has been popped, the engagement announced and the wedding preparation is now on! For brides, although all the aspects of the wedding concern her, nothing is as important as finding the wedding dress for the most important day in her life. This is going to take a lot of time and thought in the coming months.
With all the styles and the cuts to choose from, it can be almost overwhelming for the bride to be able to come up with the right decision.
What gown is right for me?
Gowns, like brides, come in all shapes and sizes. Deciding on the style of gown is easier when you know what flatters your figure. Wearing the right cut for your body type is essential in highlighting your best features.
There are basically three things which a bride needs to consider in choosing the right dress for her.
Her body type
What cuts are the most flattering
The little details to make it truly unique
The body types:
The Banana - The banana has no curves to hide. This type of figure is the shape du jour and sported by super-thin supermodels like Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz.
Legs and tummy are the banana's best friends. Women with this shape should accentuate their long legs as they are always very thin. Slim legs automatically look longer giving the illusion of height. As with the shoulder-spectacular pears, the boyish shape should accentuate their slender shoulders and slim arms by wearing little on top.
- Mermaid dresses add curves to the silhouette of your body and add the illusion of curves to your waist.
The Apple- This fruity label refers to a slightly rounded figure with hips, waist and shoulder widths of similar width, but set off by slim, toned arms and legs.
- Choosing a dress that defines an apple's waist is a must. A bodice worn with an A-line skirt - slim at the waist and flared at the bottom
The Pear – the most common body shape of women and also the hardest to dress. Large, voluptuous lower body with large hips and a pert posterior, the pear is shapely on the bottom with a noticeably smaller top half with small shoulders and a small bust. Pears are also blessed with a beautifully slim torso and small waist, something many other shapes lack.
- Dress in princess style dresses which disguise fuller hips and put the focus on your better half, balancing your torso and bust.
The Hourglass – Characterised by hips and shoulders of the same width and a well-defined waist, this body shape is synonymous with the classic Hollywood hot bod.
- Hourglasses may have a host of physical assets to highlight but remember, less is more. Women with hourglass figures have many different parts of their body worthy of flaunting but they should not be tempted to go overboard and highlight them all at the same time
These are some basic ideas to set you on your path to finding your perfect wedding gown. As always we would love to hear about your experiences with finding and choosing your dress so feel free to contact us through email, Facebook, Twitter or Google+ to share your secrets! We hope you have enjoyed this edition of the Wedding Insider's Series!
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