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Most women believe they know how to shop for a wedding gown, however there are several factors that really have an impact on how the dress will appear on your body. Different fabrics, styles and cuts of the dress can really influence the way the dress looks on your body.

In this article you'll find helpful tips on finding the right wedding dress for your body. By the time you're done, you'll be a more educated bride and on your way to looking your best. Every bride wants to look their best, so read on for some pointers.

Let's begin with tips for full figured brides. Without a doubt, A-line style wedding gowns are best fitted on full figured women. This type of gown creates a look that lengthens the body, which takes some attention off of the waistline. Another great choice is the empire waist since this look becomes very narrow below the bust. Since it's most narrow below the bust, it helps to take attention off of the hips and waist area.

Covering the skin for full figured women is very common while wearing a wedding gown. Some do this for religious reasons, but if you do not need to cover your skin then show some! Showing some skin can look beautiful, especially if it's your arms and a bit of the neckline. By showing these parts, it can actually make you look slimmer.

Now let's discuss some options for the petite bride. A-line wedding gowns also work well on petite figures. It keeps the body looking lean and long. One thing that smaller brides should avoid are dresses that use sheaths. Sheath style gowns make the body appear smaller. Full skirts are also something that petite women should avoid as they will make your bottom look heavy.

Strapless gowns can be dangerous for petite brides. There have been several close calls I've witnessed as the bride reaches for her husband and the dress almost failed! If you do like this look, the safer option is a cap sleeve gown. It creates a similar look to a strapless dress, but it does a better job of keeping the dress in place.

For a large busted bride, off the shoulder gowns look gorgeous. It takes away attention from the chest and the shoulders stand out in this type of dress. It will keep eyes looking up, off the chest. This look should be combined with a narrow skirt since a full skirt can make you look larger all around.

Hopefully this guide has helped you understand things to look for and to avoid as a bride. This is a wonderful time in your life and you only get to do it once (hopefully!), So make sure you take your time shopping around!

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Source by Nancy Leder