Wedding Gowns: What Works for Your Body & What Doesn't
Bridal gown shopping is one of the most exhilarating yet exhausting aspects
of the wedding planning process. It can be thrilling to try on and find the
perfect gown to wear on your wedding day. Some brides may know exactly what
they want and select the first dress they try on. For other brides, choosing
a bridal gown can take months of searching.
No matter what your best assets
are or what flaws you may want to hide, there's a dress out there that
will accentuate all your positive features. The perfect dress is a matter of
individual taste, but there are still fashion rules that do apply. Here's
our guide to finding the perfect dress for every body type.
The Sleek Physique Bride
An hourglass figure you don't have, but slim physique you do. For showing
off a lean frame, nothing is better than clean lines with feminine details.
Try an elegant simple silk gown with a pleated bust line to add some curviness
while highlighting features like graceful shoulders and toned arms. Details
like an embellished empire band and bubble-hem skirt will balance out a trim
figure. Or try a bias-cut halter-strap gown. An athletic bride can afford to
wear a bias-cut gown, which emphasizes the femininity of her shape. For another
option to show off a toned body, try a pleated bodice that will add curviness,
and a flowing skirt, which has a flirty, romantic appeal.
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Ken Carl
Timing is everything, both from the photographer's perspective, as well
as the bride's. I was at a wedding a few weeks ago, and I visualized a
shot of the groom dipping the bride in a beautiful archway as they were leaving
the church. I pulled them aside and literally had 45 seconds to do it.
