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Which Type of Wedding Dress is Best for Your Special Day?

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There are only a handful of days you'll remember all your life. Your wedding day is one of them so you'll want to look your best. When you look back over photos of the big day you'll love to see your younger self in something timeless and classic but whatever you chose, it will have to suit your body shape. Finding your dream dress can be a stressful experience as you'll want your special day to be perfect so researching ahead of time will take some of the pressure off your shoulders.

The Empire Line Gown

The raised waistline on this gown defines this dress. This dress is ideal for the pear-shaped body, although it fits well with most body types. It's best for those with a smaller bust as accents and fabric embellishments can be added to draw attention to the chest and neckline. If you have short legs, a long torso, a pear-shaped figure, or a pregnancy bump that you'd like to hide, this dress is ideal as it flows from the bust line leaving these areas undefined.

The A-Line Gown

As the name suggests, this dress resembles the outline of the letter "A". It's the sort of dress you could wear at other formal occasions but it's also ideal for a wedding. The A-line gown is a great shape for anyone but it's particularly good for those with larger busts. This gown is so versatile because it can hide a large lower body or create the illusion of curves on a slender frame. A few simple modifications to the waistline or neckline can also accentuate your best features or diminish other features.

The Mermaid Dress

This dress flares out at the hem like the trumpet but it's different because it highlights every curve. You'll need to be comfortable in your skin and confident with your body in order to look your best in this dress. Whether you're short or tall, you'll be able to pull this one off but if you're slender you might want to opt for something else. This dress is best for those who are little more voluptuous and are happy to show off their curves on their big day.

The Ballgown and the Trumpet

This classic style can accommodate most body shapes but if you're a little shorter than average, the volume of the ball gown can create problems as you might not have enough height to balance the lower part of the dress with the top part. This dress offers the classic hourglass look that accentuates the upper body while hiding the lower.

The skirt on the trumpet dress flares out below the hips like a mermaid silhouette dress but this dress isn't as fitted. As with the ballgown, this dress emphasizes the upper body while concealing the lower.

The Sheath Gown

This dress flows with the contours of the body from head to toe so a leaner figure whether tall or short best suits this dress. The dress is narrow which makes it feel long. That will suit brides to be who are on the shorter side as they'll appear taller. This slip-style dress is unforgiving if you'd like to hide any bumps or if your figure is not curvy so be practical when you shop for your wedding dress. Don't let the dream run away from the reality. You've got to feel comfortable when you step down the aisle.