Wedding gown shopping – oh, where to begin! For starters, as a bride, you should aim to look like the absolute best version of yourself on your wedding day. And aside from your beaming smile and bridal glow, your dress will be front and center.
We all have different body types, which is why it's so important to begin the wedding dress shopping process by understanding the different gown silhouettes, and for which body types they work best. Here’s a quick and easy guide to breakdown the various wedding gown silhouettes.
Ballgown
The “fairy tale” dress, with a fitted bodice, flairs at the waist with a full skirt. Ideal for most body types but looks great on pears, since it hides the lower body. Not good for petites; the skirt can be overwhelming on a small frame. to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.
Mermaid
Fitted on the body from the chest to the knee, then flares out close to the knee. Ideal for slender frames and hourglass body types who are willing to show off their curves. Not good for apples and plus size body types.
Stealth / Trumpet
Narrow shape that flows straight down from the neckline to the hem. Ideal for lean frames, such as petites and bananas. Also good on hourglasses who are willing to show off their curves. Not good for pears; sheaths will accentuate extra inches and can be unflattering.
A-Line
Fitted bodice through the waist and flows out to the ground, resembling the outline of an uppercase "A." Ideal for all body types.