Wedding Attire Guide

How to dress different body types…

Hourglass Body Type:
This body type is marked by wide shoulders, full bust, narrow waist and wide hips.

What type of dress to choose:
Focus on an A-line or Princess dress with a drop waist.  Using a sweetheart or plunging neckline (not too revealing) will accent the bodice.  Strapless is another option.

Avoid using too much detail on the bodice or skirt.

 

 

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Pear Body Type:
This body type is defined by narrow shoulders and small bust with wider hips.

What type of dress to choose:
You’ll want to choose a dress with a bodice to elongate the trunk, full sleeves to balance out the body, or a Princess like dress that will shrink hips.

Avoid dresses that are very full, heavy ornamentation near the hips, sheath dresses, or high necklines.

 

 

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Inverted Triangle Body Type:
This body type is defined by broad shoulders, full bust, heavy upper arms, and a narrowing hips.

What type of dress to choose:
Bring the attention below the waist by using an elongated bodice with a drop waist. Spaghetti straps or a scoop neckline will shorten shoulder width.

Avoid puffed sleeves, shoulder pads or halter tops.

 

 

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Slim Rectangle Body Type:
Here the shoulders and hips are very similar in their width with little definition on the waist.

What type of dress to choose:
Due to a lack of waistline pick a dress that creates the illusion of a waist with a gathered or pleated skirt and a natural or sashed waistline.

Avoid sheath dresses that create a more boxy appearance.

 

 

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Wide Rectangle Body Type:
Defined as a nearly straight up and down body shape, the figure is a wider version of the slim rectangle.

What type of dress to choose:
Try to elongate the trunk and diminish a broad waist.  Choose a dress with a bodice or empire waist and A-line skirt.

Avoid dresses with natural waistlines, tight waists for belts.