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Choosing the Right gold lace dress Wedding Dress

When I was shopping for wedding dresses there we definitely things I wish I would have know! So here is a short article on finding the perfect wedding dress and type of wedding dress cuts work best for your body type.

Most brides are so busy with which wedding invitations they should use, what their wedding vows should be and or taste testing wedding cakes that they never take time to read up on what kind of dress would work best for them. This actually really helps the dress shopping along.

If you know what designs look best on you this will avoid picking out wedding dresses that will accent that 10 extra pounds you just couldn't lose. I do not recommend buying a dress a size or two too small. It is much easier to take a gown in than it is to let it out and since most bridal gowns can not be returned you don't want to end up having to buy a wedding gown in hurry! Having to drop a bunch of weight before your wedding does nothing but put more stress on you. Planning your wedding is by far one of the most stressful times in you life! If you do chose to lose weight before your wedding in hopes to look extra fantastic in your wedding dress I recommend some sort of program to help you stay on task. Here are some of the most common styles for wedding gowns.

If you are looking for a basic gown that will go well on any bride I recommend the A-line: This slightly flared gown offers a slim shape with a gradually widened hem. This silhouette is considered flattering on all body types.

If you are trying to hide hips, buttocks, or legs and to highlight your upper body I would recommend a ball gown. These wedding dresses have a fitted, corset-type bodice and a dramatically full skirt, this gown might feature a natural waistline, Basque, or dropped.

If you have medium to large busts and a less than perfect waistline I recommend The Empire. The upper body is the focal point with this high-waisted silhouette, which offers a snug fit around your bosom and a skirt that cascades into a gentle column. This is usually a long, slim wedding dress with a variety of necklines. It can be sleeveless, or with capped, or short sleeves. If you are just all over curvy I would recommend the Mermaid or Trumpet. Its A body-hugging sheath that flares at or below the knee to create a fluttering hemline. The hemline ranges anywhere from a gentle flare to one that is dramatic.

Well toned Bride? How about a Sheath? Simple and sophisticated, follows the body's curves from top to bottom. Some sheaths are bias-cut which causes them to clings but with a tone body this is just this bride-to-be may be looking for!

Happy wedding dress shopping!

Choosing Your Wedding Dress

Every girl dreams of finding the perfect dress for their wedding day and many have a vision in their mind of what they picture the dress to be like.

Before going shopping be sure to determine your budget so that you stick with the gowns that you know are in a realistic price range for you and also keep in mind the season and time of year that you are getting married in. You dont want a big heavy gown if youre getting married in the hottest part of the summer.

The most important peice of advice that a bride to be can be given before she sets out to shop for her dress is to be open minded about trying on many different styles of dresses! As it is common that the dresses that many brides to be have pictured in their minds is very different then the actual wedding dress they end up wearing on the day!

When you start looking at wedding gowns, have a chat to the attendants in the bridal dress shops and query them as to which style and colour of wedding dress they would reccommend. These people generally have an idea of what dress styles suit particular body shapes and which shades of white suit particular skin tones.

Many brdes to be go looking for their perfect white wedding dress, when in fact, an ivory or latte dress is more suited to their hair and skin colour. Below is a quick guide to the different shades of white and what skin and hair colours they are best suited to;

Champagne or oyster

This wedding dress white is an off-white with pink undertones and will flatter olive or darker skinned brides with dark hair.

Diamond white or natural white

This is a soft wedding dress white, common in the more expensive fabrics such as silk. This tone of white is well suited to fairer brides.

Latte

This shade of wedding dress white is slightly darker than the champagne and oyster shades. Latte is a popular choice today with brides and the tone is perfect for tanned or darker skinned brides.

Ivory

Wedding dresses in this shade of white have golden or yellow undertones. This shade of white suits fairer brides with honey coloured hair.

Stark white

Not suited to blonde or fair skinned girls. This shade of white is most unflattering if you are fair however looks amazing on dark skinned brides particularly hispanic brides.

Before you go shopping, get ideas from websites, magazines, and any other source that allows you to preview the various types of styles, lengths, and designs out there. Be sure to consider your body type as you make your selection for a wedding gown. You certainly want to go with a style that flatters your body type and doesnt make you feel self conscious.

Below is a guide to which styles of wedding dresses will suit different body shapes;

Hourglass

Choose a wedding dress that accentuates your waist. Gowns with a full skirt and corseted bodices that flatter the bust line are great for this shape.

Pear shaped

A-line princess dresses which balance out the bottom half to the top half and disguise fuller hips and thighs suit the pear shape best.

Petite

Simpler desses without too much fabric will make the more petite bride appear taller. Big Ball gowns, gowns that are broken up, mermaid wedding dress shapes can overwhelm someone with a smaller figure.

Tall

Ball gowns, princess line and A- line wedding dresses suit this bride. Most can carry off straight bridal dresses and mermaid dresses also. Avoid empire line dresses.

Fuller Waisted

Princess-line and drop waist wedding dresses are most flattering.

Broader Shoulder

Broader shouldered brides should avoid halter and off-the-shoulder necklines which bring attention to the shoulders, and instead try strapless and scoop necklines.

Fuller Busted

Bridal corsets will provide shape and support for this body type. Scoop neck dresses and dresses with square necklines enhance bust lines.

Fuller Arms

Off the shoulder straps or sheer fabric is flattering to the arms. Three-quarter or long sleeve are also flattering on this shape and work to elongate the arm.

Shop around and try on a variety of different gowns so you will be satisfied that long black maxi dress when you find "the one" you have considered many different alternatives and you can be happy you have not just settled on the first dress you tried on.

Finally, enjoy the process because trying on wedding gowns can be just as much fun as wearing it for your special day. Savor modest gowns the journey and be sure to remember it by taking pictures of you in the various gowns you try on along the way.