Wedding Dresses: Choosing A Design That Is Flattering On Your Body Type

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Written by Ben Kalio

Monday, 30 November 2009 08:34

by BenKalio

Of all the days in a girl's life, her wedding day will stand out as the most memorable and exciting day of all. Even little girls talk about getting married and parade around playing pretend in little princess dresses. This is the secret desire of every girl's heart: to look like a princess on her special day. There are a vast selection of wedding dresses available, and though a girl may know what style she likes, few know which styles will actually enhance her beauty and be the most flattering.

As you set out in search of the perfect wedding dress, it is a good idea to start by knowing yourself. Know what your body style is, and this will help you to find a dress that you not only love, but one that will be accommodating to your body style as well.

What may look beautiful on one girl may not be flattering to another. Here we will discuss a few helpful tips to help you determine your body type and help you select a wedding dress that will make you even more beautiful. This will create pictures and memories that you will treasure forever.

The best way to start determining your body shape is by standing in front of a mirror and using a towel to drape around yourself. Wrap the towel under your arms and bring the edge of the towel around to the front.

If the front edge of the towel stays straight and you have a defined waistline, your body shape is an hourglass. This is the most desired body shape as it can easily accommodate most dress styles.

If the edge of the towel stays straight yet your hips, waist, and bust are of equal size, your body shape is rectangular.

If the end of the towel flares out below your waist, your bottom half is wider than your top half and you are a triangle (also known as pear) shape.

If the edge of the towel flares out above the waistline, this will show that your top half is wider than your bottom half, and you are a wedge or pear shape. You need to try to create a more balanced look using the clothing you wear.

You will also need to keep in consideration other factors like how tall or short you are and if you are heavy or thin. Knowing your body style will help you discover a wedding dress that help you feel more confident and happy with the way you look on your wedding day! You will love yourself and love your wedding dress!

If you are an hourglass shape, you are in luck! Many designers target this group of women though they are often the minority. You will have the most options available to you, and fitted waistlines and gathered skirts will flatter you. If you are short, avoid bulky dresses and go for a straight A-line style or mermaid wedding dress. Choosing a sleeveless or cap sleeve dress and wearing gloves can also help create the illusion of being taller than you actually are.

If you are a rectangle shape, dresses with an empire waistline will be a flattering choice for you; it will create more of a waistline than you actually have. Avoid dresses that are extremely snug around the hips as this will accentuate something that you do not need to draw more attention to.

Triangle shape girls, you need to try to create a balanced look by adding width around your shoulders. Try an off-the-shoulder dress, a dress with a shoulder wrapper collar, or a bolero jacket. You are always striving to bring the focus from the problem area and accentuate other areas.

For those who are the wedge shape, you need to try to draw the eye to the bottom half of the body by creating fullness there. Try a ball gown style wedding dress. Any dress that has lots of volume will create that balanced look you need to achieve.

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For many woman, choosing a gown from among the endless variety of wedding dresses available is the most exciting and sometimes most difficult part of planning your special day.