With your big day looming, we know that one of your key priorities will be to find a dress that you love, and with so many styles, cuts and colours available from a multitude of designers - it can be hard, and sometimes overwhelming to find ‘The One’, or even to know where to start looking!
One great tip to help you in your search is to opt for a style that will complement your body shape, and with a range of styles and cuts available, we’re sure that you’ll find one that you love...
Here are some of our top tips for finding the best dress for your body shape...
Pear Shaped
As one of the more common body shapes, pear shaped brides often want to showcase the smallest part of their midsection and draw attention away from the lower half of their body.
With this in mind, take a look at A-line style gowns with an eye-catching top to draw attention to your torso, paired with a skirt that flows away from your body. We especially love adding a modern twist to the style with some clever pattern work, just like on
Floral Fever from the Wild at Heart Collection, however, if you’re on the search for a more simple style, look no further than
Golden Girl.
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| Floral Fever |
Golden Girl |
Hourglass
As one of the most desired body shapes, we often meet brides that want to showcase their curves for their big day, and complement the very feminine, Hollywood starlet style that they wish to portray.
With this in mind, we’d recommend opting for a dress that showcases your trim midsection and shows off your fabulous curves. Mermaid style dresses are great options that stay close to your curvy frame and show them off in style, whilst skimming past any bits that you’d rather not highlight.
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| Infamous Beauty |
Frangipani |
Apple
If your body shape is more apple, there are a number of styles that you can try to find your perfect fit.
Take a look at dresses with a column silhouette for a figure-flattering style to boost your confidence on your big day, whilst skimming over any bits that you’d prefer to hide. Plunging & sweetheart necklines are another great element to draw focus upwards whilst enhancing your bridal style.
Styles such as
Pure Grace and
Summer Nights are options that works effortlessly to draw attention to your torso and help to highlight your waistline.
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| Pure Grace |
Summer Nights |
Alternatively for those looking for a more party-friendly option, opt for exploring a tea-length dress style, such as
Daisy Dreams which draws the attention away from your midsection and showcases your skinny pins!
For an added extra, take a look at incorporating a bit of added glamour with an encrusted sash like the
Renata Sash for some all-out glitz.
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| Renata Sash |
Athletic/Slim & Straight
In comparison to a more curvy body shape, we also see many brides visiting the showroom with a more athletic frame. Athletic brides often want to create the illusion of more prominent, feminine curves for their big day, in order to enhance their bridal look.
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Cosmopolitan |
Accentuate your look by incorporating a belt to cinch you in at the waist, as well as add some extra glitz and glamour to your overall bridal style. Take a look at the
Art Deco sash for a timeless piece, or alternatively, the
Virginia Sash is a perfect option for those looking for something more understated.
Petite
With a petite body frame, ideally you want to opt for dresses that won’t overwhelm you such as ball gowns and princess dresses. To complement your petite frame, take a look at gowns with a column-style dress that stays close to your body in order to visually create height.
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| Arizona Rose |
Moonrise Star |
Plus Size/Curvy
If you’re a curvier bride, work it with confidence! Our advice is to showcase your best assets and make them the focal point of your bridal look.
Take a look at dresses with a scoop or V neckline in order to draw the eye upwards and draw focus to the dėcolletage and bust area. The scooped neckline on
Cosmopolitan (Into the Limelight Collection) paired with the illusion panel creates an eye-catching and romantic look to any bridal style.
If you’re looking for a more alternative look, a sixties style tea dress is a great way to enhance your curves, whilst showcasing legs (and more importantly, show-stopping footwear!) Take a look at
Hollywood Boulevard for a simple but yet romantic style that oozes red carpet appeal.
For more of a boho/beachy look, opt for a gown with a loose sheath silhouette such as
Ghost Whisper from the Wild at Heart Collection. We especially love this choice for those who are looking to incorporate subtle details into their bridal look, due to the back of the gown creating an eye-catching focal point.
And don’t forget, all of our dresses can be customised, with capes, boleros, sleeves etc to really compliment your shape and style!
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| Ghost Whisper |
Daisy Dreams |
Most importantly...
You should feel your best in your wedding dress, regardless of any external factors including if a particular dress suits your body shape, and our team are experts in helping you achieve your desired look for your wedding day. We can take any dress (or even a combination of dresses!) and customise them to help you find your dream gown and make you feel a million dollars!
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