Choosing the right wedding for your body type can do wonders for your figure. Whether that’s giving you the illusion of a flat tummy, small waist or even make you look taller. To choose the perfect wedding dress starts with understanding your body type and shape.

How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Dress For Your Body Type

• Petite 

If you have a petite frame, the key to looking for the perfect wedding dress for your body type is length. You want to avoid dresses with too much detail on them like ruffles or full skirts as it may drown your frame. Go for the simple dresses styles that create the illusion of height, such as mermaid/trumpet style, column style, an empire waistline or A-line.

• Plus size

For plus size frames, you can either choose a wedding dress that will enhance your natural curves or a dress that will create a slimming effect. A majority of the time, the most flattering wedding dress style for plus size frames are asymmetrical pleating, A-line dresses and dresses with a ruching or cumberband waistline. Choose a v-neck or scoop neckline to accentuate the top part of your body.  

• Slim

If you have an athletic, slim figure, you don’t need to worry about looking too top or bottom-heavy. Choose a wedding dress style that will create the illusion of curves. Form-fitting wedding dresses such as a sheath dress or a contouring dress will look best with your body type. Voluminous dress with a fitted bodice will look flattering too.

• Top heavy 

If you are more on the bustier side, the right wedding dress comes down to choosing the right neckline. Avoid plunging necklines which can draw attention to your bust area and go for a modest neckline instead such as a scoop, sweetheart or off-the-shoulder style. 

• Hour glass

Luckily for you, your hourglass body suits many types of dress, and it’s also the most desired effect that many women want to create when wearing a wedding dress. Although your figure may suit any dress, choose one that accentuates your small waist and highlights your assets such as a mermaid, corset or drop waist dress.

• Pear

If you’re more on the bottom-heavy side, your figure will look best in an A-line or ball gown wedding dress with a sweetheart or V neckline. This combination will draw all the attention away from your bottom half and accentuate your figure.

• Apple

To pick the perfect dress for an ‘apple’ shaped body, choose a dress style with a heavily pleated bodice to accentuate the top part of your body and add shape to your torso to create a defined look. An empire waistline would be perfect as it will help keep your figure balanced. 

 

If you want to maintain the condition of your wedding dress, get it professionally cleaned by laundryheap and make sure you store it away properly.