How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Dress for Your Body Type

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Your wedding dress isn’t just another outfit you wear, it reflects your unique style, poise and the love story you’re about to celebrate. But, with infinite dress styles, fabrics, cuts and silhouettes to choose form, finding the one perfect wedding dress can seem like a dauting task. So, how do you choose your perfect wedding dress? The trick lies in understanding your body shape and the type of dresses that look flattering on you. Once you know what suits you, wedding dress shopping becomes so much easier. In this guide by StylInc, let’s explore the world of bridal fashion and how to choose the perfect wedding dress for your body type.

Understanding Your Body Type

Before choosing a wedding dress, you need to know your body type. Once you are aware of your body type, you can choose a dress with a silhouette that looks flattering on you and highlights your body’s best features. While everyone is unique, most body types fall into five categories:

• Pear shape – Women who have a pear-shaped body usually have narrow shoulder, a smaller bust and wider highs and thighs. The lower half is more defined, which creates a balanced silhouette.

• Apple shape – Women who have an apple shaped body type have broader shoulders, a large bust, a fuller midsection and slimmer legs. The torso is rounder with a less defined waist.

• Rectangle shape – The rectangle body shape is defined by similar measurements for the shoulders, waist and hips. Women who have this body type, often have a straighter shape with less pronounced curves.

• Hourglass shape – Women with an hourglass figure have a balanced bust and hip measurements with a well0defined wait. This type of body shape is known for its curvy and proportionate figure, which creates an appealing silhouette.

• Inverted triangle– This body shape is known for its broad shoulders, a fuller bust and narrow hips. Women who have an inverted triangle body type typically have a top-heavy appearance with a more prominent upper body.

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Wedding Dress Guide for Every Body Shape

Bridal Gown Tips for Pear Shape

If you have a pear-shaped body, you’re likely to have hips that are wider than your bust area with a defined waist. You may have a feminine neck and shoulder and be smaller in the chest area with a petite and narrow build. When choosing a dress for your body shape, your goal should be to balance your proportions by highlight the upper body and gracefully complementing the hips. You can opt for wedding dresses that are more fitted to your shape like a sleek silhouette or a fishtail or mermaid dress. The ball gown wedding dresses with a fitted bodice is also a good option as it draws attention towards the upper body while the dramatic skirt creates a stunning contrast. Long sleeved dresses are also a good option to balance out your small shoulder with you wide hips.

Bridal Gown Tips for Apple Shape

Apple-shaped bodies often have a larger bust, narrow hips and a fuller torso area. The midsection is fuller with slender legs and arms. When choosing a wedding dress for an apple-shaped body, the goal should be to elongate the torso and draw attention towards the neckline and the legs. You should opt for wedding dresses that have a subtle or straight shape like an empire or A-line dress. These dress styles have flared skirts that flow through the waistline giving the illusion of a curvier and more balanced shape. Dresses with lower necklines and intricate detail on the chest area will also help to draw attention upwards and way from the fuller midsection area of the body. You should avoid opting for halter or high neck wedding dresses as it will drown out your chest area giving no definition to the other areas.

Bridal Gown Tips for Rectangle Shape

Brides who have a rectangle body shape, have a straighter figure with shoulders, waist and hips all within the same size width. You may also be tall, have little waist definition and a smaller bust. When shopping for wedding dresses for a rectangle-shaped body, the goal should be to create an illusion of curves by highlight the waist and adding volume to the upper or lower part of the body. You can go for A-line, empire, ball gown and princess style dresses as these have a fuller bottom helping you to bring more definition to you shape and create the illusion of a curvier figure. Colum or sheath dresses are also a good choice to elongate your figure.

Also read: https://styl-inc.com/blogs/the-ultimate-bridal-handbook-expert-tips-for-a-flawless-wedding-look/

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Dress

Key Considerations When Shopping

Beyond body type, there are several factors that can influence your wedding dress decision. Your venue, wedding theme, season, and even your personal lifestyle plays a major role in shopping for your wedding dress. A beach ceremony may call for a lighter, flowy gown, while a grand ballroom wedding could accommodate more structure, sparkle, and train length. Your wedding dress should also be comfortable, allowing you to sit, walk, dance and enjoy your big day with ease.

Moreover, your wedding budget also plays a big role when buying your wedding dress. Your budget for the wedding dress should include not only the dress but also the accessories, undergarments, makeup and any alterations if needed. With the right help, you can may even a simple, minimalist dress also look luxe and flattering.  Now, remember, the wedding dress you choose should reflect and feel like you – which is the most important when celebrating a day that is all about you and your loved one.

Wedding Dress Shopping Tips

Shopping for your wedding dress can feel like an exciting yet an overwhelming experience. Here are a few expert wedding dress shopping tips that can help you to make the right choice:

• Set a clear Budget: Before you start visiting stores to choose your wedding outfit, have a clear budget in mind so that you don’t go over board and shop for more than you meant to.

 

• Start Early: Bridal outfits especially custom-made ones require ample of time for design and stitching. You should start your shopping at least 6-9 months prior to the wedding.

• Be Aware of your Body type: When you are trying out dresses, choose a silhouette that suits your body shape. For example, A-line dresses look good on all while mermaid cuts aren’t suitable for all body types.

• Try on different styles: Even if you do have a type of dress you want in mind, try out various dresses in different colors and styles before making your decision.

• Put your comfort first: As a bride you want to look stylish and extravagant, but choose an outfit that is comfortable for you and allows you to move, sit and dance freely.

• Bring a trusted shopping companion: When you are going for your bridal dress shopping, take your best friend or a close family member whose opinion will help you make the right decision.

• Never skip out fittings: Your wedding outfit should fit you perfectly and look flattering on you. So, schedule multiple fittings so that you can get alterations if needed.

Conclusion

Shopping for the perfect wedding dress doesn’t have to be a daunting task— it can be one of the most exciting and exhilarating parts of the wedding planning. By understanding your body type and knowing which silhouettes suit your body the best, you can confidently choose a wedding dress from the myriad of options available in the market. Besides the body type, you should keep in mind other factors like venue, season, wedding theme and your personal style or preferences. This guide will help you find the perfect wedding dress for your body type, making you look beautiful and confident on your big day.

Until next time
Keepin’ it Stylish
Signing off
Tasneem Lokhandwala

How to select a dress according to body type?

You should first understand your body shape if it is either pear, apple, rectangle, hourglass or inverted triangle. Once you know your body shape, you can choose a dress style that highlights your body’s features and creates a balanced proportion.

What style wedding dress for curvy figure?

Curvy figures often times have an hourglass body shape which looks stunning in dresses that highlight the waist and showcases the curves.  Dress styles like A-line, mermaid, trumpet and fit-and-flare style are also great choice for curvy figures.

How do I figure out my body type for clothes?

To figure what your body type is, you should measure your bust, waist and hips and compare the proportions. You can also observe your body’s natural shape in a mirror and see how your shoulder, waist and hips align.