The Best Wedding Gowns for Every Figure

 

An A-line, empire, mermaid, or maybe a ball gown wedding dress, the choices of wedding dresses are infinite and the decision almost impossible to make. In the sea of stunning wedding gowns, choosing the one that fits you flawlessly can sometimes seem the most difficult decision ever. This is especially true if you’re constantly looking for the cuts that don’t flatter your figure. Therefore, make sure you know whether you’re an apple, pear, hourglass or plus sized figure, and pick your wedding gown accordingly.

Apple shaped figure

Thin arms and legs, along with a full waist equal the apple body shape. A deep V style neckline wedding dress is the one for you, because it creates a vertical line that will draw the attention away from the widest part of your midsection. Bodices accented at the neckline with plenty of embellishments and beading will look amazing on your figure, because they’ll visually add weight up top. Look for the wedding dresses with high waistlines since they’ll flow into the skirt and visually elongate your figure. It’s best to stay away from trumpet wedding dress silhouettes as they’ll put an emphasis to the widest part of your midriff.

Pear shaped figure

The triangular figure, or a pear shaped body features narrow shoulders and wide hips, so if your figure resembles a triangle, it would be best to look for the bridal dresses that will enhance your neckline and hide your hips. Strapless tops and deep necklines will look amazing on your body. To draw attention away from your hips, choose the bridal dresses with cinched waist and a diagonally draped bodice. A-line skirts are perfect for decreasing the size of your hips, because they add volume to that part of the body, which will visually minimize the problematic area. Ball gowns are another amazing choice, because they too will soften your hips.

Plus size

An empire wedding dress is one of the best choices for plus size figures. A dress that has a skirt which begins right under the bust and flows into floor length A-line is the perfect example of elegant plus size wedding gowns for your figure. Pair a cummerbund-style waistline with a lace illusion neckline to create the slimming effect. If you’d like to minimize your waistline, a brides dress with bodycon seams with crystals will do the work. For a lean and long figure, choose a wedding dress with a slight train, sheath silhouette, and a high neckline.

Hourglass figure

If you have a narrow and well defined waist and your shoulders are the same width as your hips, your shape is an hourglass. In this case, a bridal dress with a low-cut neckline such as sweetheart, V-neck and halter top is your go-to choice. To accentuate your curves, pick a gown with a low drop waist or a ruched bodice. A trumpet skirt and a mermaid silhouette will flatter your figure as well. Straight cut wedding dresses are not the best choice, because they’ll hide your waist and they’ll be too snug for your curves.

Petite body

Women with petite body should avoid too detailed wedding dresses, and go for a simple, fitted dress instead. Forget about full skirts and ruffles, because they’ll drown your small frame, and rather opt for a trumpet style. Wedding dresses with an empire waistline and the so-called column bridal dresses are some of your best picks, because they’ll visually elongate your figure. If your figure is straight, a mermaid wedding dress will add curves to your body making it more voluptuous.

Regardless of your body shape, there’s a perfect wedding gown for everyone. Just make sure you know your body type, so that you can save plenty of time on constantly picking out the wrong cut for you, because it’ll make the wedding dress-hunting a nightmare. Stick to the cuts and lengths that flatter your figure and you’ll look amazing on your wedding day.