Selecting the Best Bridal Gown For Your Body Type
Newly engaged? Choosing the best dress for your body type is essential when shopping for a bridal gown. This is your day…let yourself shine.
The first step is to know your body. Are your bigger on top, on bottom or equally balanced? Is your waist long, or short, well defined or straight? Is your height petite, average or tall?
Your wedding gown should showcase you. Be sure that your waist looks defined with a long torso and strong shoulder line. Less is more…do not select a gown that is too busy with ruffles, beading, lace or fluff. All of the elements of the gown should be in harmony with your body. For questions, e-mail Alicia at Alicia@chiconashoestring.com
For your bridal questions, stop by the Original Bridal Showcase at the Salt Palace Grand Ballroom, Jan.9 & 10. Alicia will be commentating the fashion shows and answering questions concerning selecting your bridal gown. Fashion Show times are: 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9 and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10. For more information visit www.slcbridalshowcase.com
On the Models
Katie
She is tall and straight. To help build curves, select a gown with a built in waist and soft lines. This dress is from Maggie Sottero and is the contest dress that one deserving bride will win. This style is the Victoriana and has beautiful duponi silk skirt with crystal pin tucks in a romantic soft pink.
Bridal Gown is from Mary’s Bridal, located at 6267 South Highland Drive in Holladay.
Danielle
She has a lovely figure with a slight curves and small bust. To balance Danielle, I selected a fitted gown that has a simple skirt with a halter bodice and star burst crystal waistline. This gown gives her the illusion of height and soft lines. This dress if from The David’s Bridal Collection
Bridal Gown is from David’s Bridal, located at 389 West 1830 South or www.davidsbridal.com
Hillary
She is tall with strong features. To balance her frame, I selected a gown that has a cap sleeve in a diamond white with simple crystal embellishments.
Bridal Gown is from Mary’s Bridal, located at 6267 South Highland Drive in Holladay.
Taryn
She has curves! Embrace those curves, especially in your bridal gown. To highlight her hourglass figure, I selected a gown that is a vintage lace fitted through the sheer sleeve and then a chiffon bodice with bias skirt. All of the elements of the dress work together perfectly for her shape. The gown is from Pronovias.
Bridal Gown is from The Perfect Dress, located at 6973 South 1300 East West
