Finding the Right Dress For Your Body Type

 It can be hard to know how to accentuate your best assets while shopping for a wedding dres,s but worry no more! We've put together a cheat sheet for each individual body shape that focuses on which design details are best for your shape as well as key features to avoid.

Busty

• If you're looking to elongate your neck and shoulders without showing off too much, look for a dress with a draped cowl, subtle V, or square shaped necklines. 
• Balance out your bust and frame by looking for a dress that has a sweetheart neckline with straps and a full skirt. The proportions of the dress will accentuate your lower half while minimizing your assets.
•  Another way to minimize your assets is with an off the shoulder or a straight across strapless neckline. 

Hourglass

• A fit and flare dress will accentuate your hourglass curves. A glitzy belt is a glamorous way to highlight your small waistline
• With your shape you can pull off a true mermaid silhouette, one with asymmetrical tiers is an especially fun and unique option.
•  An elongated dropped waist and over sized tulle skirt will keep all eyes on your feminine form
• Structured materials like silk satin are an ideal choice for a form fitting gown

Lean & Straight

• Create the illusion of curves with a voluminous peplum skirt or contouring seams.
• A high neckline paired with a full A-line skirt will help showcase and balance your height at the same time
• With your taller figure, you can pull of an over the top ball gown without being overwhelmed
•  Consider a gown with a slit to show off your great legs!

Petite

• Avoid overwhelming your small frame by choosing an airy sheath dress or a structured trumpet style without 3D accents. Instead favor embroidery, light beading, and one -dimensional appliques.
• Opt for more slim, structured skirts over wide poofy ones when looking at dropped waist or mermaid silhouettes.
•  Horizontal details will shorten your frame, so look for vertical panels that will elongate you instead. Straps on a V-neckline and a dress with an empire waistline will also serve to lengthen your frame. 
• High-low hemlines are a fun way to make your legs look longer 

Plus Size

• Asymmetrical pleating and neckline-to-knee embellishments make curving hugging gowns more slimming
• Empire waistline will create a lengthening effect while a basque waistline will enhance your hourglass figure.
• Minimize your waistline with design details that draw the eye inwards. A dark colored sash is another simple way to make your middle look especially trim.
• A high neckline, a sheath silhouette and a slight train are the ultimate trio to creating a look that's long and lean
• A scoop neckline will show off your voluptuous shape while letting you avoid having opt for  strapless bra.

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