Every bride wants to look stunning on her wedding day, so naturally wants a wedding gown that fits perfectly.
There are so many dresses to choose from that it can sometimes be overwhelming.
Looking through the bridal magazines can give you some great ideas, but how many of us have the figure of the models in the magazine.
Finding a dress that compliments your unique body shape is important.
Knowing where to start you search is very helpful.
The cut, style and even the fabric of your gown can have a tremendous impact on how you appear on your wedding day.
There are some simple guides that can help you get started in selecting the perfect dress that will accent your assets and disguise any flaws.
For the future bride that has an hourglass figure, an off-the-shoulder or strapless gown is perfect.
Accentuate the curves with one-piece dresses.
A two-piece gown will tend to chop the figure in two.
Avoid heavy beading since this can make the bride look heavier.
For the girl with a figure that is pear shaped, a gown with puffy sleeves or shoulder pads is recommended.
Avoid body hugging fabrics, full skirts or any cut that makes the top part of the body look smaller and the lower part of the body larger.
The idea is to "even things out.
" For the petite or short bride there are many choices.
Off the shoulder dresses or gowns with shoestring straps are the best choice.
A petite bride looks beautiful in a Cinderella dress and evokes a bit of romance as well.
Straight gowns do nothing for a short or petite woman.
If you have your heart set on a straight gown, it will work with a full veil offsetting it.
The best gown for a woman with a square shape would be one that creates curves or the illusion of having curves.
Some ways to add the illusion of curves is to select a beaded bodice, fuller skirts, and full sleeves.
A bride with a square figure should not opt for sheath type dresses or anything clingy since there will be no way to create any type of illusions.
If the bride is full-figured woman, the best choice would be the A-line style.
A gown that is cut in an A-line style will lengthen the entire body without bringing attention to the waistline.
Another suitable choice would be a dress that has an empire waist since the empire is located just below the bust, which is often the narrowest point on the body.
This will conceal the waist and hips.
Full figured women are usually very curvy; scoop necks or deep V-necks will flatter the curves.
Don't be afraid to show some skin; revealing some skin at the neckline or on the arms can often make you appear slimmer.
For the large busted bride look for an off the shoulder gown, it will look stunning.
It draws the attention upward to emphasize the shoulders while minimizing the chest.
Stay away from full skirts.
You don't want to look large on both the top and the bottom.
Stick with a narrow skirt.
No matter what shape your body is you can find a dress that will flatter your figure.
Don't become frustrated and settle for just any gown.
This is your special day to shine.
If you find a few dresses that have features that you like but you cannot find them all in one dress, consider having your gown custom made.
Don't stop your search until you are absolutely in love with your wedding dress.