Dec 23 2009
How to Choose a Wedding Dress for Your Body Shape
When a young girl is facing her wedding, she is excited and maybe a little nervous. She wants to be able to get everything ready for her wedding, which is almost the most important thing in her life. Every bride wants to have the perfect dress. When first entering a bridal shop you will be overwhelmed by the millions of style of wedding dresses. Don’t worry; it is not so difficult to choose a suitable wedding dress for you body shape. Just follow these steps:
1. To be honest with your measurements. Never buy a dress that is smaller than your body shape right now. Don’t plan to lose weight to fit into a dress. Accept your body as it is now and provide accurate and up to date measurements to the boutique where you shop for your dress.
2. Ask for advices. Find your girlfriends and female family members to get their advices. Then ask for help from an impartial source. Because your friends might not be the best judge of what suits your body, you had better talk to at least three sales people who can give you an impartial view of what works best for your body. If you have hired a wedding planner, he or she might be able to give you an impartial opinion as well.
3. Try more styles. Don’t have a mental image of the perfect wedding dresses. You might find yourself disappointed if you limit yourself from the beginning. Open your mind to styles you would never have considered. It won’t hurt to try them on and see how they look.
4. Hide your flaws. There are some simple styles that can help camouflage features you would rather keep hidden. A simple A-line wedding dress will make any woman look trimmer whether she’s a pear shape or an apple shape, because it is narrow at the waist then flared out toward the base. Empire waists also help disguise a bottom heavy woman while looking elegant and serene.
5. Celebrate your curves. If you prefer a curvy look for your wedding dress, consider something that creates an hourglass shape by boosting your cleavage and tapers out with a full skirt. A trim and fitted bodice will lift and shape your body to create the curves you desire.
6. Consider the rest of your wardrobe. If you take a look at the rest of your own wardrobe, consider the clothes you love most. Why you love them most? Select the figure flattering benefits of your favorite clothes and use those key elements when shopping for your dress. You might find that you already know what works best for your shape and you only need to put what you know into practice.
So choosing the right wedding dresses for your shape is not so traumatic. With a little patience, some trial and error and these steps, you can find the perfect dress for your most important day.
