One more evaluation before selecting your bridal dress . . . you must consider any figure flaws you might have.
When a bride wants a custom wedding dress designed by me I ask them this question . . .
Do you have any problem areas that concern you? This is important to know. Why?
On your special day you want to be comfortable and know you look your best in your bridal gown. If you choose a wedding dress that draw attention to a problem area, you will no doubt be self conscious. Not to mention you will see it in your wedding pictures.
One word of caution . . . Don’t be overly critical of yourself! In fact, get another opinion of someone you trust to help evaluate your figure.
“The challenge is to choose the right wedding gown that enhances your good points and hide figure flaws.”
What if you don’t have any problem areas? Then go ahead and identify your basic body shape. Find out which style bridal dresses are suggested for your shape.
Evaluate Yourself First When Choosing A Bridal Dress Then Follow These Tips
The figure variations about to be presented are not meant to be regarded as “flaws or problems.”
What may be a trouble spot or figure flaw to you . . . may not be to another. Some of these may be regarded as assets to you. You need to figure out what your specific assets are and identify any problem areas you may have.
Are you a petite bride? Maybe you are a tall bride? If you are short . . . consider wearing higher heels to appear taller. A higher standing headpiece/veil combo or hair style also helps you look taller.
If you are a “tall” bride, wear lower heels or flats. Make sure your head piece is as low as possible.
If you are a plus size bride then you want to look your thinnest and tallest. And yes . . . there are wedding dress styles that can do this for you!
I want to insert here this tip. . . To look your absolute best, choose the right body shaping underwear. The key here is to lift, shape and smooth. It will give you the longest leanest look.
No matter what size or shape you are, most likely you will need wedding dress lingerie to go under your dress. Buying these garments before shopping for your wedding gown will save you time, money and frustration.
Your specific areas of concern may be that you are small busted or very full busted? Do you have a short neck or double chin? What about a protruding stomach or a thick waist?
Maybe you have heavy arms or thin arms? Maybe you don’t like the way your back looks. “You can be small or average and have any one of these specific problems!”
It all boils down to picking the right silhouette and design details to focus on your best assets and not the parts of your body that you are self conscious about.
Remember . . . you want to emphasize the positives and hide the negatives. Fortunately, bridal dresses cover a lot of territory.
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