Flair Magazine The dress in mind
Almost every woman has the dress in mind; she’s been daydreaming about it since she was a little girl and wanted to look exactly like Cinderella at the ball. Nevertheless, when it’s time to shop for the perfect wedding dress, it can get confusing! With a long list of designers, shades, designs and options to choose from, picking out the dream dress usually turns into a rather stressful experience…so why not make life easier? Check out our suggestions for the most common body types out there, which will hopefully make every bride-to-be a little less stressed.
By Hend Seif El Din
The Pear-Shaped Bride
What you want to do is highlight how narrow your midsection is. This will instantly make you look slimmer and will flatter your figure. Opt for a skirt with a gradual flair from the waist, which will softly float away from your hips. Also opt for a v-neckline to help accentuate your top..
The Apple-Shaped Bride
If you’re apple shaped, you want to accentuate your waist; pick a dress that then gradually flares out into an A-shape. Also, choose a texture bodice–consider lace details–the corset-like effect will create the perfect camouflage. Also, opt for a rather deep V neckline.
The Busty Bride
Two words: scooped neckline! The latter will show off your décolletage in moderation; after all, too much cleavage might not be ideal on your wedding day! Also, if you absolutely must have a strapless dress, then opt for a sweetheart, which will work beautifully with your bust; styles that go straight across will make that area look larger.
The Plus-Sized Bride
Empire dresses are ideal for plus-sized brides, just make sure that the empire seam doesn’t start at the chest, or else your wedding gown will end up looking like a maternity dress. You want a skirt that flows into a gradual A-line starting under the bust.
The Tall Bride
Simple silhouettes are key. You want to emphasize your shape, in other words your longer proportions. Make sure the lengths are perfect for you, i.e. the hem, the sleeves (if you opted for a dress with sleeves) have to sweep the floor and the latter should come down to your wrists; no compromises here!
The Straight-Lined Bride
You probably want to create more curves, so that’s what you should be looking for! Look for a ball gown that fits perfectly around your waist, falling into a flowing floor-length skirt. Another option is a dress with a curving side seam, which guarantees curves.
The Petite Bride
Opt for a dress with a waistline set above your natural waist, making the lower half of the gown appear longer. Also, stick to small and simple details. Another option is opting for an asymmetrical dress; a skirt that is longer in the back and short in the front (but not calf-length) will make your legs look longer.
The Small-Chested Bride
What you want is more fabric up top. Lightly padded bodices or ones with details, including layers and three dimensional additions, will fill you out and create the perfect curves.
