How To Find a Plus-Size Beach Wedding Dress
Searching for the perfect bridal gown can be an enjoyable and stressful experience. Finding a plus-size dress in today's market is much easier than it was 10 or 15 years ago. Plus-size women are more proud to show off their curvaceous figures than they were before, and, according to Brides.com, wedding-gown manufacturers are now creating sample sizes for brides size 14 and larger so they can try a dress on before purchasing. Shopping for a plus-size beach wedding gown is not a difficult task if approached the correct way. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Know your body shape. Wedding dresses run small or true-to-size; rarely do they run big. Determine if you are top heavy, bottom heavy or hourglass. Once you have an accurate idea of your shape, you can shop for a figure-flattering gown.
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Browse through sites and magazines and print or tear out pictures that appeal to you. Eventually you'll see a pattern in the dresses that you are drawn to. Beach dresses are normally lightweight and made of lighter fabrics, such as cotton or linen, and they can be short or long; consider whether you want a light, airy wrap to cover your shoulders. Don't limit yourself to wedding magazines and sites: Check out department stores and boutiques, magazines and catalogs for other wedding-appropriate dresses.
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Attend bridal shows in your area. These shows are popular in the late winter and early spring and showcase new and upcoming bridal wear. There will be vendors from all over your metro area who are interested in helping you find what you are looking for. Talk with them, ask questions and make appointments to visit their stores to see what their plus-size area has to offer. Always ask for a business card and if there are discounts available for visiting from a bridal show.
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Visit bridal and special-occasion stores. Be sure about what you like and dislike; going in armed with what you want and what you know will fit your body shape is key. Store attendants and sales people will offer their opinions and suggestions; if the suggestions and selections appeal to you, try them. If you aren't interested, say so politely but firmly.
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Tips & Warnings
Shop early to find the best selections.
Consider tailoring your gown to accentuate curves.
References
- Photo Credit beach bride and groom white dress linen shirt image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
