Wedding Dress Cuts to Flatter Your Figure

Wedding Dress Cuts to Flatter Your Figure

Wedding Dress Cuts


There a so many different styles of wedding dresses available, so it can be quite overwhelming to pick a style that you love and that flatters your body. Below, we’ve listed the various styles and cuts of wedding dresses available for you to choose from and the body types they usually fit. Please note that this is just a guideline and nothing is set in stone. Step out of your comfort zone and try everything, you just might be surprised with the results!

Wedding dress cuts include;

 

The trumpet or Mermaid Wedding Dress

mermaid dress wedding cut to flatter your figure

This cut is very body fitting and it flatters curvy or rectangular shaped women more. It hugs the body of the bride and accentuates every curve. If you are petite, you may find that this style shortens your appearance. Try it anyway.

 

The A-Line or Princess Wedding Dress

princess wedding cut dress to flatter your figure

This is the most forgiving style for all body types. It flatters everyone and it hides the tummy bulge. If you have a large bust, you’ll find this cut very flattering as it evens out your figure and gives a perfect silhouette. It also visually balances out other body shapes such as the Rectangle, Pear or Hour Glass shape.

 

The Empire Wedding Dress

Empire Wedding Dress Cut to flatter your figure

This is popular wedding dress shape because of its forgiving nature; it suits and flatters all body types such as the Inverted Triangle, the Apple, the Pear and the Hour Glass. It usually has a high waistline, just beneath the bust, and then it falls to the ground. Pregnant brides prefer this wedding dress shape because it’s the most comfortable and allows for their rapidly changing shape without too much concern of problems with the fit.

 

The Sheath or Column Wedding Dress

column wedding dress cut to flatter your figure

This wedding dress runs down vertically from the shoulders to the floor with no flair. It is unlike the other wedding dress cuts. While any body shape can wear this, a super confident personality often best wears this style.

 

The Ball Gown Wedding Dress

Ball Gown wedding dress cut to flatter your figure

This wedding dress cut is also referred to as the Fairy-Tale wedding dress, or the Cinderella wedding dress. It is fitted at the bodice and waist and this adds drama to the dress. It is particularly attractive on all body shapes.

 

“Shaping” It All Together

Remember, you can always check this blog or refer to our site for more information about cuts and styles.  Just remember that whatever your body shape or size, there is a wedding dress for you. Just keep an open mind, be patient, and buy only from professionals. It’s your wedding day, the last thing you’ll want happening is to have your dress falling apart due to poor tailoring.

Last but not least, remember to enjoy the process and have fun!

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