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The Best Wedding Dress by Body Type

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Finding the perfect wedding dress can be one of the most important decisions for your special day.

Trying on wedding dress is exciting, but is also a big task that requires a lot of preparation. Wedding dresses are made for every body type and can be altered to fit each person perfectly. However knowing what style of dress will fit your body type before your appointment gives you a bit of a head start in the search. Does this Spark an idea?

  1. Hourglass

    • Hourglass-shaped women have hips and a bust line that are about the same width, with a smaller waist. Look for dresses with a dropped waist and sweetheart neckline. Other styles that fit this body type are a mermaid and trumpet dresses. Avoid ball gowns or dresses with an Empire-waist silhouette.

    Pear

    • Pear-shaped women have larger hips and thighs, with a smaller upper body. Look for strapless ballgowns, Empire-waist dresses, dresses with a V-shaped neckline, or anything that has a skirt that flares out from the natural waist. Also look for sturdy fabrics like satin. Avoid dresses with a clingy fabric, halter necks and mermaid-style dresses.

    Apple

    • Apple-shape women have a rounder waistline, larger breasts and smaller hips. Look for dresses that cinch at the smallest point on the waistline, have an A-shape and flare out, a deep V-shaped neckline, or that create a corset around the body. Avoid dresses that are mermaid or trumpet shaped, or that cling to the widest part of the body.

    Triangle

    • Triangle-shaped women have the silhouette of an inverted triangle, with shoulders that are wider than hips. Look for dresses that are straight cut or bias cut, full ball-gown styles, have halter-style necklines and dresses that emphasize the hip area with bows or other embellishments. Avoid dresses with low necklines, wide necklines and full sleeves.

    Rectangle

    • Women who are rectangle-shaped don't have a lot of curves and are straight-lined. Look for a dress that create curves, such as structured-bodice ball gowns, ones that are cut on a bias, have an Empire-style silhouette or wider neckline. Avoid straight-cut dresses, waist-area ruching and high-necked dresses.

    Full-Figure

    • Full-figured women have larger breasts, round hips, a stomach and more of a backside. Look for a ball gown, an A-line silhouette dress, a dress made from structured fabric like satin or a dress with an Empire seam that begins just under the bust line. Avoid dresses that are too loose, made of flowing fabric, have spaghetti straps or are of sheath-style.

    Tall or Petite

    • If you're a tall bride, find a dress that is simple with a lower waistline and a hem that touches the ground. Long sleeves should be hemmed past the wrist so they don't look too short. Avoid dresses with many embellishments. Petite women should look for simple dresses, trumpet-style dresses, ones with a modified A-line or a sheath. Look for ones that have a waistline that falls above the natural waist, to create a taller appearance. Avoid dresses like ball gowns, calf-length gowns and anything with a dropped waist.

    Small or Large Chested

    • Small-chested women should look for a dress with a ruched bodice, a halter neck, or a dress with more fabric up top. Avoid dresses that will make the chest look flat. Women with large chests should opt for dresses with a scooped neckline or a sweetheart neckline, either with or without straps. Avoid dresses with extra fabric up top as this can add volume and avoid anything that causes a ruching affect at the bust line.

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