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Brides come in many shapes and sizes, just like the varying shapes and styles of wedding dresses. It can be difficult to know what may suit you if you're a bride of a smaller stature when the media and Internet is full of tall towering brides. Wedding gowns that look utterly stunning in the bridal magazines and on the mannequins in the bridal boutique often look unflattering on. This is because many wedding dresses are designed for tall westerners or models. Ladies under 5ft 4in can feel totally overwhelmed by the reams of fabric that a lot of bridal wear has and feel swamped, as if the dress is wearing them, rather them wearing the dress. As a petite bride that is searching for your dream wedding gown we hope to ease your stress and worry of tracking down the one. Here we have gathered some tips to guide you in your adventure.
The perfect styles of wedding dress that would be most flattering on your body shape height include empire line wedding dress. It not only enhances your bust, creating an illusion of it appearing larger, the shape and length of the skirt will make you feel and look taller. This is because it has no horizontal line. Choosing a column wedding dress is the perfect choice to give the appearance of added height.
Why not consider wearing a dress with a type of strap or sleeve. Spaghetti straps are a great option for shorter ladies as this feature feature elongates your body. Be careful if you are looking at off the shoulder and cap sleeve designs as these can make narrow shoulders look wider. If you are quite taken with the idea of having a dress with sleeves, a la Kate Middleton then half or a three-quarter length sleeves will create a good balance with your height. Full-length sleeves will only make your arms look too long and will make you look out of proportion. Having a wedding dress with a tight bodice can enhance your bust line and give the appearance of a larger bust if you are seeking to further enhance this area.
Large full-skirted princess fairytale wedding dresses can drown you. They can end up making you look even shorter as your bottom half needs to balance with your upper half. The big tulle and organza skirts will create a lack of proportion. Skirts that are collected and have ruffles are very much the trend right now. However for a petite bride she unfortunately does not have the height for the ruffles to sit and fall as they should. If you really love ruffles then look for a dress that has fewer in it to prevent you appearing short and lost in it.
Often less is more when it comes to wedding dresses and this is very true for smaller sized brides. Too much embroidery or twinkle can look too busy and overcrowded on the gown. Opting for detail in just some areas will work in harmony with the rest of the dress style and you. Choose beading or embroidery around the bodice, skirt hem or the neckline.
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Source by Todd W Cassidy
