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How to pick the most flattering wedding dress | COCOMELODY

Brides come in all shapes and sizes, and different silhouettes look better on some than they do others. So follow our colleague Nisha's guide in the video to learn what your body shape is and how to dress it.

Women Dress Styles:

Choose the right special occasion dress, wedding gown, or formal dress style for your body-type and desired look. The fit guide also works for special occasion dresses, bridesmaid dresses.

Ball Gown or Pick Up

Perfect fit

If you have a slim-hipped figure and a full bust, the Full Skirt shape will balance top and bottom perfectly, giving you that "fairytale bride" look. This style or Princess is generally thought of as the most romantic shapes.

What to avoid

Avoid the Full Skirt if you are not full bust, as it will make your bust look smaller. If you are petite, avoid this option because you will disappear into the dress! If you have wide hips, avoid the Full Skirt because it will over emphasize them.

Princess or Empire Line

Perfect fit

This is another fairytale look. Starting the waistline beneath the bust works well for smaller busts, and the long line makes petite brides look taller. For the ultimate romantic style, this one won't let you down. The Princess style will also do a marvellous job at covering up wider hips.

What to avoid

The long line makes tall brides look taller. If you have a marvellous figure and want to show it off, a figure-hugging dress might be preferable,

A Line

Perfect fit

This is like the Princess but the tighter bodice hugs the waist, so it flatters slim waistlines while making the most of the bust. If you have wider hips, the A-Line will cover them up effectively.

What to avoid

If you have a fuller figure, you may choose not to have a dress which hugs the form quite so closely. The tighter bodice will tend to draw attention to a smaller bust.

Sheath(Bias Cut)

Perfect fit

If you are slim and want to look very chic, the sheath is for you. This is the dress for the bride with the perfect figure. The sheath flatters tall girls, but is also complimentary for a petite figure. The cloth of the sheath is diagonal, giving a different fit to the Column, described below.

What to avoid

A sheath dress hugs the hips, so if you are fuller in the hip, avoid this style. It will show off a perfect curvy figure, but if there are curves where you don't want them, they'll show too!

Column

Perfect fit

Like the sheath but with a straight weft and vertical seams, the Column dress hugs the figure and looks great on tall, willowy women. This is the one to give you that catwalk look! The unbroken line will also work well for a more petite figure.

What to avoid

The Column shape sits quite close to the body, so if you have fuller hips, this will tend to emphasize them.

Trumper/Mermaid (fit to flare)

Perfect fit

The trumpet style wedding dresses clings to your entire beautiful body starting from bust to the knees. It's very stylish and sexy look reflects your curves and create enormous amount of confidence and poise in your personality.

What to avoid

Like sheath dress, these hug the hips, so they’re normally not suitable for the women with wide hips.

Short Gown

Perfect fit

For the super sassy bride, the increasingly popular bridal mini ends well above the knees and is perfect for showing off a pair of sexy pins.

What to avoid

It is best suited for informal or outdoor weddings and is especially appropriate for summer beach weddings. Equally flattering for taller brides with long legs or shorter brides who want to appear taller on their special day.

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