If you're a pear shape (bottom heavy) a ball gown

Find The Perfect Wedding Dress For Your Body Shape

Before you even start trying on those wedding dresses, stop for a minute and think about your own natural body shape. For you to look amazing in your dream wedding dress you need to buy a dress that compliments your body shape.

Below are the main body types with the corresponding wedding dress styles that will help you look like a million dollars on your wedding day.

If you're a pear shape (bottom heavy) a ball gown style wedding dress would be perfect for you, it will give you a waist and cover those larger hips, on your wedding day, you really do not want to be asking the question "Does my bum look big in this?".

If your tall and thin, well, frankly you've been blessed (even though it doesn't feel like it when your shopping for clothes!) - You will look fantastic in a slim wedding dress, such mon cheri bridesmaids as a dress made from satin that skims over your body, highlighting your perfect features to the full.

Petite brides need to stay away from ballroom type wedding dress, you do not want to be a little head poking out from a mountain of white. Also keep away from wedding dresses with dropped waist lines as these will make you look shorter too. A-line or a Princess A-line wedding dresses with natural waistlines will elongate your silhouette making a petite you seem to appear taller.

If your a bit bulkier than you would like around your waist then go for a wedding dress that has a high waistline. Brides with thick waist look their best in empire gowns which have a high waistline. Empire waistlines are usually right below the bust line that flow into long slimming skirts. You would not want to look huge on your wedding day, so stay away from natural waistline wedding dresses such as the A-line or Princess A-line which would emphasize your waist.

If you are one of those lucky woman who have a hourglass figure an A-line wedding dress with a dropped waist would absolutely amazing on you. Show of your best assets with a low cut bodice.

How to Choose a Wedding Dress Correctly

As a bride-to-be, you have to make sure that you choose a wedding dress that fits your body type and accentuates the best parts of your body. The key to choosing the perfect wedding dress is not to fall in love with a style but to choose a style that fits you.

For full figured brides, the best style is an A-line style wedding dress. This particular style lengthens your whole body without drawing attention to your waistline. Choosing a wedding dress with an empire-waist is also best for this body type because it is narrow right below the bust which will help conceal your hips and waist.

For large busted bride, off the shoulder wedding dresses work best with this body type as it draws attention upward. Full skirts are not a good choice on this body type as they will make you look large and bottom heavy.

For bottom heavy brides, your body type is the best in wedding dresses that bring attention to the upper body. Showing off your arms, back and neckline help draw attention away from your hips. Pleats and gathered fabric around the waist area is a big no-no. Corset style wedding dresses accentuate this body type and allow you to highlight your upper body. A-lines also look best on this body type.

Petite brides can choose A-line and cap sleeve wedding dresses. You want to stay away from sheaths which shorten the body, strapless gowns if the groom is much taller than you and very full skirts which will make you appear bottom heavy. mon cheri wedding gown The A-line style wedding dresses help to lengthen the body. Cap sleeve gowns work best while giving the feeling of a strapless gown.

Consult with a bridal consultant to get good choices of wedding dresses for your body type.

They are always trained professionals. Check online to find one. There are many websites that allow you to sort through the many styles and photos of wedding dresses. You want to summer short dresses visit a website that allows you to zoom in on the photos and mix and match the colors and styles.

Look through bride magazines for wedding dress styles, colors and fabrics to find a wedding dress that best suits you. Ask your friends and family for their suggestions and opinions but make sure to stick with your overall desires for your wedding dress. All the above tips will help you find your dreamed wedding dress, no worries, my dear all brides-to-be!