A wedding dress is a big deal for every bride-to-be. It’s one of the most personal garment choices you’ll ever make, and an important one for the photos! You want to look your absolute best on your special day, so you want to choose a dress that matches your style, accentuates your best features, and works seamlessly with your body type.
There are certain wedding dress styles that will suit one woman beautifully, and make another woman look frumpy. The important thing is to find wedding dress styles and materials that will have your hubby-to-be and your wedding guests gasping at the sight of you.
Every woman is unique in her height, weight, and shape. Your shape is called your “body type” and, even though those who fall into that type are going to have differences, there is a general rule of thumb when it comes to clothes that work best for each type.
This body type is usually straighter in shape, where hips, waist, and bust are relatively equal in measurement. If you have a slightly larger bottom, you may want to consider pear-shaped options as well. This body shape isn’t very curvaceous, so if you want to add in the illusion of curves, there are certain dress types that you should pick. These include:
You’re most likely an hourglass type if your bust and hips are similar measurements, with a smaller waist. To complement these curves, you can wear dresses that:
These body types have larger hips and smaller shoulders. Dresses that work for these measurements include:
This body type carries their weight around their midsection, predominately, with smaller shoulders and smaller legs. Dresses that work for this body type:
Bridal Wardrobe is a specialised wedding boutique that offers brides-to-be multiple options and styles of breath-taking wedding dresses, to suit any body type and every budget! Give us a call to book an appointment.