So you have been asked the big question and you said yes! You are getting married and you always wondered what to wear? This article is something for you!
We at Bridalstar believe that you can wear whatever you want! But if you’re looking for a little bit of guidance, this article will be helpful.
What wedding dress is suitable for my body type? First of all it is very hard to determine which type you are, and not every apple or pear is the same. We are just going to discuss some of the most common body types. Ready to find out which wedding dress you should buy? Let’s have a look!
Athletic Shape
Athletic body types often have a not very well defined waists and a more or less straight figure. If want to create a feminine and more curvy figure you should check out the following details:
– A-Line Dresses
– V-Necks
– Low backs
– Embellishments and lace placements that shapes the body looking like an hourglass figure.
Pear Shape
You are considered a pear body shape when your hips and thighs are larger than your upper body. To create a more hour glass looking figure you should go for wedding gowns:
– that have more volume on the upper part and shoulders.
– Straps, feathers, padding on the shoulders to draw attention
If you want to accentuate your body type, which is absolutely gorgeous, you can also go for:
– Mermaid Bridal dresses that enhance your shape.
Apple Shape
Women with an apple figure tend to be more round in the midsection and usual have a shorter and a less defined waist with slim legs. You are looking for a wedding dress that creates a more defined waistline like:
– Corsage ballgowns with lace up closures
– A-line silhouettes
– V-Necklines
– Long vertical lace or pearl patterns
Hourglass Shape
This body type is considered balanced, the hip and bust are in proportion and they have a well-defined-waist. How can you show off these assets? You will be looking for:
– A body-conscious wedding dress
– Bridal gowns with open necklines
– V-necklines
– Dresses that draw attention to the waist by using cut-outs
Above options are just recommendations, in our opinion brides can wear whatever they want. Often people say a plus size bride cannot wear a certain wedding gown, we do not agree with that. Each body, person and gown is different so we encourage you to try different bridal dresses and have fun!
