Your Wedding Dress and Your Body Type 

 

One of the most important decisions you'll make as a bride is choosing your wedding dress. And while choosing, always consider your body type. This dress can surely make a lot of difference on this very special day, so take it slow. Begin by finding on a cut that will most flatter your figure, and remember the following:

Pear-shaped

If yours is a pear-shaped body, go for a ball gown that flares around the skirt. The bodice should fit snugly around your upper torso, and you can wear spaghetti straps or a V neckline, whichever you're comfortable with. Anybody with a body shape like this should never go for a mermaid design, which is tight from the top to the knee and then flares out. The idea is to embrace your body shape.

Large Upper Torso

If your upper torso is large, then get a dress with a scooped neckline. Learn further details about this through the site at http://www.ehow.com/weddings/wedding-fashion/wedding-dress/. If yours is a summer wedding and you want to go strapless, choose a dress that has a dip (e.g. a heart-shaped line). The point is to try and cover the shoulders, whether you're having spaghetti straps or anything thicker. No puffed sleeves definitely as they will be quite unflattering.

Apple

If you have an apple-shaped figure, get a dress that tends to taper down into your waist because that is exactly what needs to be highlighted. Your gown should be tight around your waistline, and then flare out just like a traditional ball gown. A more defined waistline tends to make you appear leaner, especially when you have a V neckline to complement it.

Slim

If your body type is more on the slim side, a savvy brides ballroom gown-style wedding dress could be the perfect one for you. Off-shoulders and halter necks are certainly out since they are not a good match for your shape. This is the body type that looks great with a high neckline, so you should consider this, especially having lace and some nice and intricate embroidery work.

Hourglass

A two-piece gown which highlights the waistline is just perfect for you if you have an hourglass figure. Imagine corseted second hand wedding dresses - they are ideal.

Petite

What you mainly want your wedding dress to do if you're petite is to extend your height, at least visually. That means avoiding any design that has broken contours or are narrow.

Plus Size

Finally, if you're a plus size bride, go for a wedding dress where the skirt begins just right below your breasts. And certainly, the gown should be floor length so that it helps stretch your body vertically, which then makes you look slimmer.

Whatever body type you have, there's always a beautiful dress out there that can make your big day more memorable. All you need is patience and common sense.