Finding the perfect wedding dress for your body can be challenging. There are so many options, and once you start to try them on, the vision you had might change completely, depending on how they look at make you feel.
This post will touch on some of the things that will help you find the perfect silhouette for your wedding day, allowing you to look and feel your best.
Take Pictures Of Dresses You Love
The first thing you should be doing is taking pictures of dresses you love with you to the bridal shop. If you find inspo in magazines or on Pinterest, share these with the stores. That’ll give stylists more information on the designs you like so they can find options in-house. It’s also worth giving them to your bridal boutiques a couple of weeks in advance of your visit. That way, they can arrange for similar dresses to be available for your visit so you can try them on.
Go With An Open Mind
It’s unlikely that anything you try on will fulfil your wildest dreams immediately. It’s rare that the vision you’ve had in your head will come together with the first thing you try on. Be sure to go with an open mind to avoid disappointment in this moment. You might have been set on a certain style of dress for so long, only to discover its not the most flattering when you try it on.
Try different types of dresses, even ones you might not have considered! Instead of limiting yourself to the latest styles, find gowns that flow beautifully over your body and complement your figure. While some styles work on one body type, others work on others. It’s just a question of experimenting and finding out what helps you.
Learn About Silhouettes
Sites like The Wedding Shop offer a range of dresses and silhouettes. It might be a good idea to understand how different silhouettes work for different body shapes and sizes before trying and picking your bridal gown.
A-line dresses are a classic option for most brides. They come with a fitted bodice to bring in the waist while allowing the skirt to flair out beneath. These are elegant, and traditional and offer a balanced look.
A mermaid-style dress is another option. Instead of flaring out at the waist, these hug your body down to the knees before flaring out below that, giving a fin-like shape!
For those wanting a sleek and modern vibe, sheath wedding dresses might be an option. These hug your body in a way that elongates your figure, which looks great on petite and athletic frames.
Finally, you might consider the empire look. This style has a fitted bodice which ends just below the bust, with flowing material below this. Empire silhouette can give you more confidence if you are conscious when wearing tight fitted pieces, and gives a more romantic look.
Trust Your Instincts
Finally, when it comes to choosing wedding dresses, trust your gut. When it’s your wedding day, you want something that makes you feel confident and happy. If you have decided you love something but others disagree, I’d try to ignore those opinions and go with what you prefer. Take your time to try on different options and go back to the dress boutique several times until you feel happy with your selection.
Hopefully these tips help remind you that it’s normal to sometimes feel overwhelmed by the options, but at the end of the day, it’s your dress and your day. Plan ahead, do your research, and keep trying on dresses until you find the perfect one for you! You only get one chance to do this, so enjoy the process.
LL x
*This is a contributed post. As ever, all opinions are my own.
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