How To Choose the Right Wedding Dress for your Body Shape

When preparing for her wedding, every bride wants to have the perfect dress. When first entering a bridal boutique you will be overwhelmed by the variety of styles, fabrics and cuts available for your special day wardrobe. Don’t worry; shopping for the perfect dress does not have to be traumatic. Follow these steps and you can choose the right wedding dress for your body.

1. Start with honest measurements. Don’t buy a dress that is smaller than your measurements 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 assistance. Gather your girlfriends and female family members to get their opinions. Then ask for help from an impartial source. Remember that your friends might not be the best judge of what suits your body. 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 a variety of styles. Don’t have a mental image of the perfect dress. 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 skirt 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. Take a look at the rest of your wardrobe. When choosing a wedding dresses is just overwhelming you might consider getting a better idea of what suits you from your own wardrobe. Take a look at what is in your closet already. Pull out the clothes that you love the best and that you feel the most confident wearing. What do these pieces have in common? Do you love the way a pencil skirt makes you feel feminine and sleek? Or does the deep V-neck of your favorite cashmere sweater always make you feel sexy? 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.


Choosing the right wedding dress for your shape is possible. With a little patience, some trial and error and these steps, you can find the perfect dress for your special day.