Here’s your simple guide to wedding dress styles to help you get the dress that shows you off on your big day…
Ever since you were a little girl, you’ve probably had an idea in your head of your dream wedding dress. Now that dream is about to become a reality. Finding the style that flatters your figure (and personality) should be your number one priority, so here is our guide for the best shapes and styles.
A-Line
No prizes for guessing – this one gets its name from its distinctive skirt shape. The bodice is structured and cut to flatter, while the skirt flares gently down from the waist.
Perfect for: almost anyone, as it flatters every size and body shape and can make you look a good size slimmer. An A-line can create the illusion of curves on slender frames.
Ball gown
This is the stuff that dreams are made of! With a fitted bodice and a full skirt, a ballgown is ideal for big, traditional weddings and brides who want to look every inch the princess.
Perfect for: slender or pear-shaped figures, as the full skirt defines the waist and does wonders to conceal the lower body. This style can overpower a small frame, so if you’re petite, you might want to think twice before going the ball gown route.
Column
Narrow, body-skimming and really contemporary, this figure-hugger plays up the curves and adds wow factor. It is a stylish, self-assured look to be worn with confidence!
Perfect for: Lean machines. If you’ve got the figure, you can really show it off in this style of dress, but beware – there is no scope for concealing problem areas! Petite brides tend to look taller in a column dress.
Empire
An Empire-line dress has a raised waistline (to just under the bust), and often a flowing skirt in soft fabric with lots of movement. The look is romantic and feminine.
Perfect for: girls who want to show off their bust! It is also really flattering on pear- shaped girls and anyone with a tummy. If you are a pregnant bride, this is absolutely the one for you.
Fishtail
A sexy style that highlights those gorgeous curves! The dress contours the body right the way down to the knee and then flares out dramatically. Think Hollywood sirens here.
Perfect for: tall, slim girls who want a figure-hugging dress that shouts glamour.
Fit and Flare
The bodice is fitted down past the hip where upon it flares out from the body. Alluring and chic, it can be the perfect option to add curves to an otherwise straight figure.
Perfect for: tall, slim girls who want to feel curvaceous on the big day.
Mermaid
A great choice for the hourglass figure – this style hugs everything in down to the knee (or just below) and then flares out and down to the hem.
Perfect for: anyone with an hourglass figure that wants to accentuate their curves.
Princess
A sexy style that highlights those gorgeous curves! The dress contours the body right the way down to the knee and then flares out dramatically. Think Hollywood sirens here.
Perfect for: anyone wanting a glamourous, classic look while embracing their feminine figure.
Trumpet
Great for adding curves – this is another variation to the figure-hugging fishtail but the flare starts from about mid-thigh as opposed to at, or below, the knee.
Perfect for: as with the trumpet-style, it’s tall, slim girls who’ll benefit most from this shape.
