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The wedding gown has changed in many ways over the last few years, however white is still in and trains are still big. However, they have also started to take on a much more sophisticated and modern look as well.
Be sure that the gown you choose is going to fit in with your
wedding theme. A modern gown may look a little out of place in a small country Church, even if the wedding dress is absolutely stunning. Go through Wedding and Bridal Magazines to get a general idea of what you want your wedding dress to look like before you go out dress shopping.
The Right Wedding Gown
Choosing the right wedding gown and choosing the correct style of wedding gown will help create certain looks. Choosing the incorrect style and your look may be completely wrong for your body. Here are some pointers to help you:
A short, heavy figure:
To look taller and slimmer, avoid knit fabrics. Use the princess or A-line style wedding dress. Chiffon is the best fabric choice because it produces a floating effect and camouflages weight.
A short, thin figure:
A shirtwaist or natural waist wedding dress style with bouffant skirt will produce a taller, more rounded figure. Chiffon, velvet, lace and Schiffli net are probably the best fabric choices.
A tall, heavy figure:
A Princess or A-line wedding dress is the best styles for slimming the figure; satin, chiffon and lace fabrics are recommended.
A tall, thin figure:
Tiers or flounces will help reduce the impression of height. A shirtwaist or natural waist style with a full skirt are ideal choices for your wedding dress. Satin and lace are often the best fabrics.
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It is of absolute importance that you take these factors seriously. Choosing the incorrect dress style will not help you to look your absolute best. It would be a good idea to discuss all these points with the person who is going to be making your dress, or one of the people who works at the shop you will be purchasing your dress from.
Here are some other simple, but vital rules to follow:
- Don't wear a halterneck if you have broad shoulders as it will only accentuate them
- Don't even think about a strapless number if you have large breasts - you'll be forever pulling it up and it'll look top heavy
- Don't go near anything corseted if you think you might be pregnant before your wedding day
- If you've got a tiny waist and big hips, a tight bodice will look great as long as the skirt is floor-length and A-line. Choose a heavy material that won't hug your hips
- If in doubt, keep it simple and classic, particularly if you're petite. A drop-waist style will make you look taller than you are
- If you're on the tall side, avoid anything too fitted and long. A just-under-the-knee length or two-piece outfit will disguise your height
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