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When you become engaged one of the first things on your mind is the type of bridal gown you imagine yourself wearing down the aisle to exchange your vows with your partner. However with so many different types of wedding dresses to choose from it is hardly surprising that it can all feel a bit overwhelming. Walking into a bridal store and seeing rows and rows of dresses can make you wonder where to begin in your search for your perfect dress.
Before you set off shopping it is advisable to do a little research beforehand so you have an idea of the type of dresses you like. The internet and the bridal wear magazines are an excellent tool for looking at varying styles. Print or cut them out to take along to your appointments to provide your sales assistants with some starting ground. They will know what they have in stock and with their wealth of experience they will know what styles suit your body shape. If they select a dress that you are not sure of do not disregard it. Many wedding dresses look very different on to how they look on the hanger and often a bride will end up purchasing a wedding dress that she never anticipated wearing. Below are the most popular skirt shapes and their definitions to provide you with some helpful knowledge of the world of the wedding dresses and what would be most flattering on your individual shape.
Ball Gown – the fairytale bridal gown. This look is very flattering on many brides when worn with the right bodice. Hiding the body from the waist down, the skirt can be made fuller by wearing a hooped skirt underneath – the more hoops the bigger it will be.
A Line – A look chosen by many brides, the classic A line has a slight kick to the skirt. You can choose to make it wider with an under-skirt or hoop. It's a good choice of gown to hide larger hips yet creates an illusion of curves for those with none.
Princess – This gown features a snug fitted bodice and waist and an A Line skirt. As this gives an illusion of height it is ideal for petite brides and fuller figured brides.
Drop-waisted – Another good choice for smaller statured ladies this skirt style has an horizontal waist which fits just a few inches below your natural waistline. As the skirt kicks out from the hips it elongates the upper half of the body creating an even balance.
Asymmetrical – One sided asymmetrical wedding dresses can be in the neckline, waistline and the hem-line too. A very modern and contemporary gown that is suited to many body shapes.
Fishtail and Mermaid – If you want to flaunt your curves then this is the gown for you. They are both very fitted wedding dresses at the waist and hips with skirt kicking out from around the knee downwards. The fishtail also features a small train.
Empire – This wedding dress has a very high waist that falls from underneath the bust. A great look for pear shapes, expectant and petite brides this shape elongates the body putting emphasis on the bust-line.
Now all you need to do is decide what shape you like or if you prefer to have an unstructured gown that falls naturally. Have fun choosing, the decision is yours.
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Source by Todd W Cassidy
