Choosing a wedding gown need not be rocket science. Brides nowadays have a mind-boggling range of options. One of the guiding principles would be to select a gown that best fits your body shape.
Knowing your body shape
Whether you decide to pick a custom made wedding gown, off the shelf gown or a gown off a wedding online store, one of the first things you would need to know is your body shape. Our body shape guide will explain this in more detail.
Choosing a wedding gown style
Once you have ascertained your body shape, it will be a breeze to shortlist the styles and designs that flatter your body shape. We spoke to Angela of La Vita Brides and here is what she suggests:
| Body Shape | Wedding Gown Style |
| Pear | A-Line Ball Gown |
| Inverted Pear | A-Line Ball Gown Empire |
| Hour Glass | A-Line Ball Gown Mermaid Sheath |
| Straight | Ball Gown Empire |
| Petite | A-Line Ball Gown Empire Sheath |
Above (from left to right, top to bottom): A-line gown, Ball gown, Empire, Sheath, Mermaid
If you are still confused over the style that best suits you, a good option would be to make an appointment with the bridal shop. Better yet, if you have seen some designs that you like in bridal magazines or over the internet, bring them along with you. Your wedding gown designer will then be able to advise if the styles you have shortlisted are suitable for you.
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Images courtesy of La Vita Brides
