Have you been wondering how to choose a wedding dress for your body type? Your wedding dress will be the most important look of your life, so you want to make sure that it flatters your natural shape. There are many types of wedding dresses that you can find today, and each has a special touch.
While it may bring you confidence to pick a wedding dress that works for your body type, it is important to choose one that fits you and your personality. Before starting to look for wedding dress styles, the most important thing you should do is define the concept of the wedding. If you haven’t done that yet, I recommend checking out our How To Start Planning a Wedding guide.
TIP: Go dress shopping with a loved one who will accompany and support you.
Do you already know your body type? If you don’t, identify it now:
- Apple Shape: An apple shape body is characterized by having a rounded and wide shape in the belly area. The dress styles that may favor you are dresses with an empire cut, with a wide skirt from the waist.
- Triangle Shape: Characterized by wide hips, narrow waist and narrow shoulders, dresses with a V-neckline or with more attention-grabbing details on the top of the dress flatter this body type best.
- Rectangular Shape: This type of body is characterized by symmetry in the shoulders, waist and hips. The dress styles that may favor you are dresses with wide skirts and that accentuate your waist.
- Hourglass Shape: If you are the curvier type, with a bust and hips are more prominent and a smaller waist, you may be an hourglass shape! The dress styles that may favor you are mermaid type dresses.
- Inverted Triangle Shape: This type of body is distinguished by having the shoulders and torso wider than the hips. The dress styles that may favor you are wedding dresses with wide skirts from the waist.
Choosing a dream wedding dress depends on many factors, such as the wedding concept, body type, climate and style of the bride.
Mermaid cut
The mermaid cut dress is ideal for all women who want to amplify their curves. Mermaid cut is the most popular style. It creates an hourglass effect by being fitted through the bodice and then flaring out at the mid knee.
Princess cut
This is the perfect dress for all brides who dream of a wedding worthy of a fairy tale. It is a timeless dress that stands out for its wide skirt that falls rounded from the waist to the feet. It is ideal for those with an apple shape and inverted triangle.
A-line cut
This style of dress is less voluminous than the princess cut. The way the shirt falls forms a kind of letter A, which is why it is called A-line. It is one of the most popular types of wedding dress since it flatters all body types.
Empire cut
If you want a more classic and romantic option, choose an empire cut dress. Inspired by the Roman era, this dress has a fitted bodice that drapes out from a high waistline usually under the bust. This dress is ideal for the pear or triangular body type.
Boho Chic
This style of dress tends to be more fluid, with tulle-like fabric and many details such as flowers. It is ideal for rectangular body types as long as it has a wide skirt, for inverted triangle and apple types. It is for free-spirited brides looking after a whimsical and romantic look.
