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Without question, the most important thing any bride will buy for her wedding is her bridal gown. It is also a certainty that the most important factor in choosing the perfect gown is how figure flattering it is. After all, all the beading and lace in the world will not make you look great if the cut of the gown does not suit your body shape. These are some tips on what makes wedding gowns flattering, and how to find the most slimming gown for your figure.
There is one thing which makes a bridal gown universally flattering, and that is a boned bodice. Light lining under a fabric like silk organza will help the gown hold its form and keep it from turning into a wrinkled mess (not to say that it will not wrinkle at all, but the boning will at least hold the fabric more taut). The more heavy boning which is found in any well made strapless gown does incredible things for the bride's figure. The structure of the bodice will tuck a tummy, lift the bust, and smooth out all of the little squishy bits that most women have. By the way, you do not have to choose a strapless gown to take advantage of a structured bodice; Many non-strapless wedding dresses also have boning in them, and if yours does not, see if your seamstress can add some.
On the lower half, an A-line skirt is the most slimming shape. The angles of the A glide over the hips, creating a more streamlined appearance. For brides who are top heavy or have a straight figure, the A shape on the bottom does a nice job of creating a more balanced hourglass figure. Ladies with fuller lower halves should be wary of the trendy trumpet skirts, which really emphasize the behind. On the flip side, a very fitted trumpet gown can also be problematic for the bride with a flat tush who can not fill out the curves of the silhouette. The A-line, however, flatters all shapes and sizes beautifully.
The neckline of a bridal gown can also be very slimming, if chosen well. Just as the A-line gives a streamlined look to the lower half, a V-neck can do the same for the upper body. The neat thing about a V-neckline is that it can be incorporated into a variety of styles. There is the traditional V with a wide strap, of course. Then there is a portrait neckline or tip-of-the-shoulder gown, which has a very wide open neck which tapers to a V shape in the center. Halter gowns can also come to a V in the center of the neckline. A pair of crystal chandelier earrings would be a stunning accompaniment to a halter, and will elongate the neck. Busty brides can request a pattern change to slightly raise their V-neckline to ensure that they do not reveal an excess of cleavage during the wedding ceremony.
Then there is the question of sleeves and straps. Many women who do not like the shape or tone of their upper arms gravitate towards bridal gowns with short sleeves, but unfortunately, that cut will actually draw attention to the "problem" area they wish to conceal. Believe it or not, a strapless gown is often more flattering to heavier upper arms, as they do not cut through them and draw them eye. Add a fabulous pendant necklace and a pair of crystal chandelier earrings for a fabulously accessorized strapless gown. A halter neckline also offers to flatter the figure and again, draws the eye away from the upper arm by bringing the emphasis to the neckline (and let's face it, many curvy women who hate their arms have great cleavage!). A portrait neckline with slim shoulders can also be very attractive, generally much more so than tiny spaghetti straps which pose the problem of proportion.
When you know all the tricks leading into wedding gown shopping, it becomes much easier to know which gowns are likely to be flattering. Whether your taste is formal or relaxed, ornate or simple, when you have the right silhouette, your wedding dress will make you look and feel fabulous. And that is something that every woman describes for her wedding.
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Source by Laura Firenze
