It’s your special day. You want to look your very best. All eyes, and cameras, will be on you. So how do you select a wedding dress that will make you look fantastic?

Follow these style tips and you will know more about how to pick the right wedding dress for you.

Before you even begin visiting any department stores or bridal shops you must take the time to honestly assess your body shape. This will help you decide which dress style will flatter you.

Typically, bridal gowns fall into five basic styles – A-line, ballgown, empire, sheath and mermaid.

Of course, you must also choose a veil that compliments your dress.

So let’s briefly look at the various wedding dress styles.

A-Line
This style is also referred to as the Princess Cut. It is without question one of the most popular styles. And it’s easy to see why. It is very flattering for all body shapes – from pear shaped hour glass, slim or full figured as it helps disguise flaws. And it’s slimming. This style has a slim fitting top and flares out from the hips giving it the A shape silhouette.

Ball
This style is often referred to as the fairytale wedding dress. It has a corset bodice leading out to a full bodied skirt. The bodice is usually heavily embellished.
Whilst this style suits most body shapes it really does not flatter anyone who is short. You need to be reasonably tall to carry off this dramatic style.

Empire
This style has a high waistline. It sits just beneath the bustline and falls gently to the hem. Think Jane Austen’s ‘Sense & Sensibility’ or ‘Pride & Prejudice’.

This style should be avoided if you are curvy or have a large bust. It is, however, a perfect choice for anyone with a small bust. And, this gown shape is very flattering for a short person.

Sheath
This style is probably the most daring. Think sexy not demure. The material will follow every curve in your body. Only the very slim can carry off this style successfully.

Mermaid
Similar to a Sheath but whilst the Mermaid is close fitting in the upper body, waist and hips it begins to flare out dramatically at either the mid thigh or knee. As with the Sheath this style of dress is only suited to the very slim. This style can make hips look big – even on an otherwise slim person.

Correct fitting underwear is essential for any wedding dress but is absolutely vital for the sheath and mermaid styles of gown.

Another important decision any bride has to face is who to choose as their master of ceremonies for the wedding reception. Discover more about this very important role
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