How To Choose A Wedding Dress For Your Body Type: 8 Tips And 31 Examples

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Choosing a silhouette that will highlight your best-loved assets and conceal your less-favorable traits is essential before you start wedding dress shopping. This way you can narrow down your options before stepping foot in the dressing room, you’re in for a much more pleasant, laid-back shopping experience. Find what body type defines your figure and remember that your figure may not fit squarely into one category — most people don’t! Stay open-minded because most of brides end up with a dress completely different from what they envisioned. Be realistic about your budget and be aware that some additional changes also require fees. Now for the body types!

  1. Petite brides can wear almost anything, they’ll look cool. But If you care about your height, just avoid overwhelming your small frame. Choose airy sheaths and structured trumpet styles over big, frothy ball gowns.
  2. sheath lace wedding gown

    sheath lace wedding gown

    sheath weddign dress with a V neckline

    sheath weddign dress with a V neckline

    strapless sheath wedding gown

    strapless sheath wedding gown

    boho chic strapless sheath wedding dress

    boho chic strapless sheath wedding dress

    20s-inspired sheath wedding gown

    20s-inspired sheath wedding gown

  3. If you are tall and you don’t want to draw attention to your height, opt for a strapless gown, possibly one that has differing fabric or design, from the bodice to the skirt.
  4. lace bodice and plain skirt dress

    lace bodice and plain skirt dress

    glitter bodice and tulle skirt dress

    glitter bodice and tulle skirt dress

    strapless peplum wedding dress

    strapless peplum wedding dress

    ruffled strapless ball gown

    ruffled strapless ball gown

  5. If you are a pear-shaped bride, accent your shoulders, bust and waist. Opting for a gown that is A-line with an empire or natural waist is ideal. Consider accessorizing with a grosgrain or embellished belt. Also, choose a dress with a very interesting bodice, whether it has rouching detail or artful beading. Avoid texture or dimension on the skirt and opt for a clean silhouette on the bottom.
  6. V-neckline A-line wedding dress

    V-neckline A-line wedding dress

    A-line wedding dress with cap sleeves

    A-line wedding dress with cap sleeves

    A-line organza wedding gown

    A-line organza wedding gown

    classic A-line wedding dress with an embellished belt

    classic A-line wedding dress with an embellished belt

    long-sleeved A-line dress with a bow sash

    long-sleeved A-line dress with a bow sash

  7. A busty bride should opt for a gown that has boning or a built-in corset. Remember that the bodice should fit you like a glove. Otherwise, there are many fantastic foundational undergarments on the market that will give you support.
  8. A-line dress with a corset

    A-line dress with a corset

    bustier lace wedding gown

    bustier lace wedding gown

    wedding dress with boning

    wedding dress with boning

  9. A girl with an apple shape should opt for a corset or lace-up back to create a definition around her waist that flares out into a gradual A shape. The most slenderizing neckline for you is one with a deep V, which will draw eyes toward the vertical, not the horizontal.
  10. wedding dress with a lace and embellished back

    wedding dress with a lace and embellished back

    lace wedding gown with a corset and an embellished belt

    lace wedding gown with a corset and an embellished belt

    ruffle corset wedding gown with a sash

    ruffle corset wedding gown with a sash

    lace corset A-line wedding dress

    lace corset A-line wedding dress

  11. Hourglass figures can wear almost anything. Most silhouettes are going to look great because your body is going to bring any dress to life.
  12. boho lace wedding dress

    boho lace wedding dress

    illusion neckline wedding dress

    illusion neckline wedding dress

    open back lace wedding dress

    open back lace wedding dress

  13. Best silhouette for a bride with a smaller bust is anything with a plunging V neckline, which is right on trend.
  14. shining plunging neckline wedding dress

    shining plunging neckline wedding dress

    lace spaghetti straps plunging neckline

    lace spaghetti straps plunging neckline

    long-sleeved lace plunging neckline gown

    long-sleeved lace plunging neckline gown

    plain plunging neckline wedding gown

    plain plunging neckline wedding gown

  15. Plus-size girls are amazing in anything but if you hesitate, work your womanly curves in a bodycon bridal gown or hide your hips in a big ball gown — either way, your gown should show off your trim mid-section.
  16. lace V-neckline wedding dress

    lace V-neckline wedding dress

    V-neckline wedding gown

    V-neckline wedding gown

    plus-size off-the-shoulder wedding dress

    plus-size off-the-shoulder wedding dress

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