Wedding Dresses: Finding A Style That Flatters You
Date: Monday November 30, 2009Posted in: Weddings
Of all the days in a girl’s life, her wedding day will stand out as the most memorable and exciting day of all. Even little girls talk about getting married and parade around playing pretend in little princess dresses. This is the secret desire of every girl’s heart: to look like a princess on her special day. There are a vast selection of wedding dresses available, and though a girl may know what style she likes, few know which styles will actually enhance her beauty and be the most flattering.
As you set out in search of the perfect wedding dress, it is a good idea to start by knowing yourself. Know what your body style is, and this will help you to find a dress that you not only love, but one that will be accommodating to your body style as well.
Each of us is shaped differently, and a wedding dress that may look stunning on one person may not flatter another. Here are a few things to think about to help you determine which style wedding dress will make you look beautiful and make your special day a time that you will love to look back on.
The best way to start determining your body shape is by standing in front of a mirror and using a towel to drape around yourself. Wrap the towel under your arms and bring the edge of the towel around to the front.
If the edge of the towel stays in a straight line and you have a defined waist, your shape is an hourglass. This is the most desired of all the body types, and it is the easiest to accommodate when it comes to clothing. Almost any style looks good with this body type.
If the edge of the towel remains straight and your waist, bust, and bottom are or equal proportions, you are a rectangle shape. You will need to choose a dress style that creates the illusion of a waist.
If your bottom half is bigger and wider than your top half and the edge of the towel flares out below the waist, then you are a triangle shape.
If the edge of the towel flares out above the waistline, this will show that your top half is wider than your bottom half, and you are a wedge or pear shape. You need to try to create a more balanced look using the clothing you wear.
There are also several other factors to put into the equation, such as how tall or short you are, or if you are petite or heavy. It is important for you to know your body, love yourself the way God made you, and love the way your clothing looks on you!
If you are an hourglass shape, you are in luck! Many designers target this group of women though they are often the minority. You will have the most options available to you, and fitted waistlines and gathered skirts will flatter you. If you are short, avoid bulky dresses and go for a straight A-line style or mermaid wedding dress. Choosing a sleeveless or cap sleeve dress and wearing gloves can also help create the illusion of being taller than you actually are.
The rectangle shaped body styles need to create the illusion of a waistline. Dresses with empire waistlines will help achieve this.
Triangular shaped girls need to bring attention to the upper half of their body. Try using jewelry to draw focus towards your face. Also, a dress that adds width to the top of your body will create a more balanced look. Try a dress that is off the shoulder or wear a bolero jacket.
For those who are the wedge shape, you need to try to draw the eye to the bottom half of the body by creating fullness there. Try a ball gown style wedding dress. Any dress that has lots of volume will create that balanced look you need to achieve.
For many woman, picking a gown from among the endless selection of wedding dresses available is the most exciting and sometimes most difficult part of getting ready for their special day.
