Find Your Perfect Wedding Dress Shape & Silhouette

TLDR;

Brides should focus on finding a wedding dress that flatters their body shape and proportions, rather than getting caught up in the names or traditional styles of dresses.

Key Insights

👗 The number one question to think about is do you want to show off your body or do you want to wear a ball gown or do you want to do both.

👗 Designers create hybrid dress styles with different proportions, so it’s important to try on different styles and ignore the names.

💃 The cut of the dress can elongate and contour the body, flattering different heights and showing off the hourglass shape.

💃 The gown brings out the proportions and shape of the body, not the other way around.

💃 The option of a ball gown with a dramatic back or a full skirt provides the best of both worlds for a wedding dress.

👑 Many people mistakenly think their waist is by their hip bone, but in bridal, the waist is considered where you bend to the side and where that crease lies.

👗 Don’t focus on the names, try things on and see what connects and clicks with you.

Q&A

What should brides focus on when choosing a wedding dress?

— Brides should focus on finding a dress that flatters their body shape and proportions, rather than getting caught up in the names or traditional styles of dresses.

Can wedding dress volume and style be adjusted?

— Yes, gowns with layers of crenolin or a hoop skirt underneath can be adjusted for more or less volume, and straps or off-the-shoulder styles can be added with the guidance of a stylist.

What is the importance of considering the natural waist when getting measured for a ball gown?

— Considering the natural waist when getting measured for a ball gown is important for ensuring the dress flatters the body shape and proportions.

What should brides focus on when trying on wedding dresses?

— Brides should focus on trying on dresses rather than getting caught up in the names, as different wedding dress styles have different proportions.

What should we focus on when discussing wedding dress styles, shapes, and silhouettes?

— Focus on the importance of considering the natural waist and trying on dresses rather than getting caught up in the names or traditional styles.

Timestamped Summary

👰 00:00 Understand the differences in shapes and silhouettes for wedding dresses and focus on whether you want a fitted dress or a ball gown.

👗 01:12 There are four categories of fitted dresses, but the names for each style can vary, causing confusion.

👗 02:00 Determine if you want a fitted shape, a dress that flares out, or something snug all the way to the knee, and ignore the names of the styles.

👗 03:12 Different wedding dress styles have varying proportions and volume, with fitted gowns like mermaid, trumpet, and fit to flare emphasizing different body shapes.

👰 04:12 Choose a dress that flatters your body shape and style, whether it’s a ball gown or something more understated.

💃 05:14 Wedding dress styles can show off your body with a full skirt or a fitted dress with a separate skirt option for the best of both worlds.

💃 06:34 Ball gown and A-line wedding dress styles offer different options for showing off your body or creating a surprise element with a fitted dress underneath the skirt.

👰 08:05 Different wedding dress styles, shapes, and silhouettes can be adjusted for volume and style, with emphasis on natural waist measurement and trying on dresses rather than getting caught up in names.