choosing the right wedding gown tip
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You've dreamed of your wedding day your entire life: You're in a Cinderella-style ball gown with a billowing skirt, floating down the aisle. But maybe you should have envisioned yourself in an empire waist dress. Wedding gowns come in tons of shapes and sizes; sifting through them for the right one can be a challenge!
The following tips should help your narrow down your search:
An empire waist hits just below the bust line. It's a very feminine look that carries a sense of history and richness. Figure-flattering empire waists look great on petite brides.
A princess style features a sleek bodice with two vertical seams that travel from bust to hem, adding height to any bride. If you're on the short side, this is a good option for you. The vertical lines are super slimming, which any bride, short or tall, can appreciate!
A sheath is a fitted, straight dress that can be tapered from hip to hem. It's a very sleek look that shows every bump, so if you're larger in the hip and thigh area, this may not be your best bet. A tall, thin physique works well in a sheath, as does a short, curvy build.
A ball gown features a fitted bodice and full bell-shaped skirt -- much like Cinderella's dress. It's a very popular wedding gown style and is probably the most traditional of the bunch. It hides a host of figure imperfections, while emphasizing a small waist.
An ankle-length gown gives its wearer a sort of whimsy, especially if it's a full skirt. It looks best on a petite bride but can work on anyone. If you're planning an afternoon wedding, its more casual style could be just right.
There are a few rules for selecting a train style as well. Trains come in three styles:
Short or court-length trains flow down 4 ½ feet from the waist.
Chapel-length trains flow 7 ½ feet from the waist.
Grand cathedral-length trains are anything longer.
Some of these trains are detachable, but choose the one that suits the formality of the wedding.
Keep your wedding style in mind when choosing a gown and train: the more formal the wedding, the more formal the gown. If you are having an informal or outdoor wedding, look for something shorter.
You've dreamed of your wedding day your entire life: You're in a Cinderella-style ball gown with a billowing skirt, floating down the aisle. But maybe you should have envisioned yourself in an empire waist dress. Wedding gowns come in tons of shapes and sizes; sifting through them for the right one can be a challenge!
The following tips should help your narrow down your search:
An empire waist hits just below the bust line. It's a very feminine look that carries a sense of history and richness. Figure-flattering empire waists look great on petite brides.
A princess style features a sleek bodice with two vertical seams that travel from bust to hem, adding height to any bride. If you're on the short side, this is a good option for you. The vertical lines are super slimming, which any bride, short or tall, can appreciate!
A sheath is a fitted, straight dress that can be tapered from hip to hem. It's a very sleek look that shows every bump, so if you're larger in the hip and thigh area, this may not be your best bet. A tall, thin physique works well in a sheath, as does a short, curvy build.
A ball gown features a fitted bodice and full bell-shaped skirt -- much like Cinderella's dress. It's a very popular wedding gown style and is probably the most traditional of the bunch. It hides a host of figure imperfections, while emphasizing a small waist.
An ankle-length gown gives its wearer a sort of whimsy, especially if it's a full skirt. It looks best on a petite bride but can work on anyone. If you're planning an afternoon wedding, its more casual style could be just right.
There are a few rules for selecting a train style as well. Trains come in three styles:
Short or court-length trains flow down 4 ½ feet from the waist.
Chapel-length trains flow 7 ½ feet from the waist.
Grand cathedral-length trains are anything longer.
Some of these trains are detachable, but choose the one that suits the formality of the wedding.
Keep your wedding style in mind when choosing a gown and train: the more formal the wedding, the more formal the gown. If you are having an informal or outdoor wedding, look for something shorter.
