How to choose a wedding gown that fits you?

Wedding Gowns & Body Shapes

There are many type of body shapes. Some are bleesed with great bodies to pull off any look with no problem but most of us are not as lucky. You definitely want to look good on your wedding day, you don’t want to be like a walking cupcake or bucket or even a stick when you are in your wedding gown. Therefore it’s important to know what kind of gown cuttings and design suit you best. You have to try on as many as possible and also do as much reasearch as possible before you decide on your gown. Keep your options open.


Pear Shape or Triangle
A woman with a pear shape figure has smaller shoulders and upper body than lower body.
RECOMMENDED: A plain A-line gown with elaborate bodices or laces and beadings on the upper body will create provide the attention to your upper body instead of lower part of the body.
AVOID: Any type of body hugging gown, full skirts, or cuts that will make the upper body appear even smaller or the lower body larger.

Inverted Triangle
A woman with an inverted triangle figure has wide shoulders and heavy top with a small hip or lower body.
RECOMMENDED: Sleeveless with minimum and simple open necklines. Full skirts with bow at the back or mermaid designs will add a more curves on the lower body.
AVOID: Low necklines, heavy beading, oversize sleeves with elaborate bodices on the upper body. No to straight skirts.

Rectangle
A woman with an rectangle figure has a long and narrow body without much difference in measurements between the bust, waist and hips.
RECOMMENDED: Go for an oversized shoulders and sleeves with elaborate design. High waistline skirts with some beadings will camouflage the thick waist. Full skirts with horizontal styling or can-can lining/petticoat will bring out an even body shape.
AVOID: Slim silhouettes with vertical styling such as straight gowns should not be considered.

Hourglass
A woman with hourglass figure has both her bust and hip about the same measurement with an obvious waist line which is usually very much smaller.
RECOMMENDED: A strapless or off-the-shoulder gown. When shopping for a strapless gown, go for the one-piece gowns instead of two-piece gowns.
AVOID: A two-piece gown can result in a “choppy” look, splitting you into to figures, avoid heavily beaded dresses that tend to make the bride appear heavier and no high neckline gowns.

Short and Petite
As it says, short and petite.
RECOMMENDED: Princess/A-line with shoestring straps and off-the-shoulder gowns. Right shoe height must be considered also when you select your gown as you will need the shoes to add to your height, if the height isn’t right, it wolud ruin the gown.
AVOID: Straight/Sheath(unless you are well-proportioned) and ball gowns.
Have fun hunting for your perfect gowns! Remember that you shouldn’t be pressured to choose a gown that you don’t like. You also should not be pressured to loss weight or gain weight if you don’t want to. However, if you are thinking of losing weight or gain weight, you have to consider whether the gown you are going to choose will be suitable for your body shape when you successfully loss or gain the weight with your choice of diet solution program.

Have fun looking for your dream gown!

Find Your Bridal Style!

We know you want your wedding to be beautiful, but how do you make it truly reflect your personal style? Take our quiz and find out!

1. What’s your favourite romantic movie?

a. The Thomas Crown Affair
b. Sex & The City
c. Roman Holiday
d. Out of Africa

2. When you were a little girl, you dreamed of becoming:

a. A movie star
b. A fashion designer
c. A princess
d. A veterinarian

3. Your dream wedding location is:

a. A five-star hotel ballroom
b. A penthouse loft
c. An ancient castle in Europe
d. A beautiful garden

4. Your dream wedding dress would be:

a. A sexy, low-cut gown that clings to every curve and shows off your toned body
b. An elegant strapless A-line creation with clean lines
c. A fairy tale princess gown with a full skirt, long train and lots of tulle
d. A sleek vintage gown from a thrift store in a muted shade of silver

5. What colour would your bridesmaids’ dresses be?

a. Sophisticated black
b. Dark plum
c. Pastel pink
d. Apple green

6. What would you wear on your hair?

a. Sparkly hairpins
b. Just a veil
c. A glittering tiara
d. A single fresh flower

7. What would your ideal engagement ring look like?

a. Completely non-traditional and unexpected: an onyx, sapphire or emerald ring
b. A large, striking one-of-a-kind diamond ring that you or your fiancé designed
c. A perfect diamond solitaire in a platinum setting, that preferably comes in a little blue box
d. An antique ring that has been passed down through your fiancé’s family for generations

8. If you had sum up the feel of your wedding in three words, they would be…

a. Opulent, luxurious, glitzy
b. Sophisticated, elegant, well-planned
c. Regal, romantic, dreamy
d. Festive, eclectic, earthy

9. What kind of music will you have at the reception?

a. Loud, popular songs that will get the whole party getting down on the dance floor!
b. Jazzy tunes by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick, Jr.
c. Romantic ballads for lots of slow dancing, with some favourite oldies thrown in
d. New age and world music to set a dreamy tone

10. What is your fantasy honeymoon location?

a. A sophisticated city like Rome or Paris – lots of great food, sightseeing and shopping!
b. A spa getaway on a resort island such as Jamaica or Tahiti
c. The Italian countryside, for leisurely wine tasting tours
d. Back to nature, like going on safari in Africa

Get your results!

Mostly a’s
Glamourous Bride
You love to be in the limelight and play it up with your sexy, dramatic and bold style. Take centre stage in your luxuriously appointed gown while your public awaits!

Mostly b’s
Modern Bride
Fashion forward and never conventional, you set the trend with your sassy style that’s always classy. Sleek sophistication is your catchphrase!

Mostly c’s
Classic Bride
You idolise classic movie stars like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. Always demure and ladylike, your bridal fashion sense is understated, graceful and timeless.

Mostly d’s
Boho Bride
There’s a little bit of the untamed wild child in you. Your look is eclectic, ethereal, but always pretty. Go ahead, have that barefoot wedding you’ve always dreamed of!