Choice of wedding dresses to suit different body shapes

Wedding dresses pose the biggest challenge in the planning of weddings. The search for the perfect dress is never easy and sometimes one has to go to so many shops and try so many dresses before finding the one. It has to be perfect in every way.

It is always advisable to try wedding dresses on before settling for one. A dress may look so perfect in a magazine or on a mannequin but that may not be so when you try it on. You must not get too excited when you see the perfect dress before you try it on to see how it fits on your body. If you are aware of your body shape, you will know what you're looking for and you will easily get your perfect dress without trying out every dress in the city, which can be overwhelming.

The key is to look for wedding dresses that hides your flaws and accentuates your assets. Once you have a pool to select from you will definitely know the one. Once you know your body shape, then you will know your flaws and assets. You will end up looking beautiful and feeling great too. If you have no idea what shape you are seek the help of a professional. You cannot leave anything to chance.

Here is a rough guide about body shapes and wedding dresses. Most women are pear shaped meaning that their hips are wider than their shoulders. For this body types the ideal dress is the one that downplays the hips and show off the upper body. A full A line skirt would be perfect with a strapless fitting bodice. Empire lines would also be an alternative.

If you have an hour glass figure, which means you have a defined waist and an ample bust and full hips, an hour glass fishtail wedding dresses would be perfect but only if you're slim. Otherwise go for an A-line and a sweetheart neckline dress to accentuate your bust.

If you're pear shape meaning that you have an ample bust, hips and bottom but with some flesh around your tummy, an empire line gown would be perfect.

Those with rectangle shapes, whose shoulders hips and waist are almost the same width, require corseted bodices and fuller skirts to give an illusion of a waist and curves.

Triangle shape, which is the shape of most models, can get away with anything. That is why all wedding dresses look so good on models.

Well that is just a rough guide but you should seek professional's advice.