If You’re Petite…
…you’ll want to elongate your shorter-than-average frame. Get the illusion of height by choosing a gown that has long, vertical flowing lines. Look for sheath and trumpet silhouettes and gowns with an empire waist—this will elongate your body and legs and make you appear taller. Stay away from large, poufy dresses, like ball gowns, that will overwhelm your small frame and drop-waist dresses that will make your legs look shorter.
Dresses by Reviere by Melissa Sweet and Alvina Valenta
If You’re Well-Endowed…
…choosing the right neckline is key. A V neckline that isn’t too plunging or portrait and sweetheart necklines are flattering choices. Avoid a high neckline, which will only make your bust look bigger. Also stay away from empire waists, which don’t flatter a larger bust. On the bottom, look for a skirt with a moderate fullness that will balance your top-heaviness. A drop waist will help elongate your waist and therefore minimize your bust.
Dresses by Anna Maier~Ulla-Maija Couture and Priscilla of Boston
If You’re a Pear…
…you carry most of your weight in your lower half and have a smaller upper body. Look for a dress with an A-line skirt that will highlight your waist and chest and skim over your hips and thighs. A V neckline or spaghetti-strap top will draw the eye up toward your neckline and face and away from your lower half. It also will balance the narrowness of your shoulders with your relatively wider hips. Avoid a sheath dress, which would be an unflattering choice.
Dresses by Junko Yoshioka and Reem Acra
If You’re an Hourglass…
…you tend to have boobs and a butt. Look for an A-line gown, which will make you look taller and minimize your waist. Also, perfectly placed ruching can make your waist and hips appear smaller. Choose a dress made with a sturdier fabric, like satin, that will provide structure and avoid clingy fabrics, but make sure your dress isn’t too loose. The fit is crucial—an ill-fitting gown will only make you look bigger.
Dresses by Lazaro and Jenny Lee
If You’re Slender…
…you’re thin and straight from top to bottom with slim arms and long, lean legs. The trick is to enhance your femininity by creating the illusion of a curvier figure. To do this, pick a gown that has a defined waistline or has details (like a belt) at the waist—a mermaid silhouette or ball gown that flairs out from the waist would be ideal. An empire gown creates the illusion of a fuller chest. Also look for an open neckline, a cutout back or a plunging V-neck.
Dresses by Amsale and Melissa Sweet
What is the best type of dress if you are more like a box than a pear? I am a well endowed pear shape. Thanks
We would suggest you focus on enhancing your waistline and creating an illusion of hourglass. The easiest way to do that is to pick a full skirt that will automatically balance your proportions. With a corseted top. If you are against a full skirt and would rather go A-line, accentuate your waist with a color belt.
ummhh… i want a dress thats cute, poofy and flirty real flirty cuz i love my groom and i want it to be special!
what if you’re petite but have an hourglass figure?
Flaunt your curves Rebecca with a mermaid style dress, the sweeping train in the back can also help you create some heights if you wear high heels.
What to wear – I am 6ft tall, athletic built with similar to a pear shape (tiny waist, B cup boobs, and a larger butt)…
Being so tall I feel like I would look like some sort of freak wearing a big dress but I dont want to look like I am just wearing a white evening dress either.
What if your Well-Endowed an a size 16, been married before but cant deside on what kind of dress to get.. But want to wear a beautiful dress that will not make me look like a house..
For pear-shapes of any size A-Line is the way to go. It will hide the butt if you don’t feel comfortable rocking it. As for your height, embrace it and wear flats
. Make sure the bridal salon adds a little length to the dress before ordering it
You have to get a dress that embraces your curves, supports them (good construction underneath the dress) and fits your body. Think Christina Hendricks in Mad Men. The mistake would be to hide your shape. You are a goddess, own it and a size 16, well-endowed is a lot of guys’ dream shape. Lucky hubby!
What would be the best type of dress for a 5’4″ bride with an undefined waist, broad shoulders, a D cup and With very little hips.
um, what if you don’t really have a waist and broad shoulders? i’m 5’6″ and pretty boxish.
You are in luck! It is all about creating the illusion of a waist and the trend this year is all about belts. So again the safe A-Line , maybe even a ball gown because you have the height to carry it . Then a beautiful belt either in an accent color or with embroideries .
Well, Your broad shoulder will be balanced by a corseted top enhancing your cleavage or you could also try a V neck. As for the skirt at 5’4” you can do ball-gown or A-line.
For your kind of figure it is all about creating shapes . At 5 ” 6 you should really try a ball gown which would create a waistline and take care of balancing your shoulders. Goddess and Princess
okay, I am short, 5’1″. I have a large bust, and also an unflattering belly. I plan to wear a corset, but what shape of dress would you reccomed for my body type?
So you are considered a petite size with a curvy shape. I know you mentioned a corset but that might not be the best option for you. I would recommend a well built strapless dress with good construction and not a lot of details around it. Than to accentuate the small of your waist a dress that seats at your natural waist with some cool embroideries or a sash. Definitely A-line.
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Im 6 ft tall and I guess I would classify as an Hourglass bc I have a large bust, tiny waist but I have no but Its my hips that give me an hourglass shape. Im having a traditional Hispanic wedding so i need a Hispanic inspired dress. Im having trouble finding a flattering dress what style should I be looking for?
You have to go for one really hot trend that would work really well on your shape. A mermaid dress that would follow your curves. As to having a traditional Hispanic touch we would suggest a mantilla as a headpiece and ruffles on the dress. You should look into Lazaro dresses. His Latin heritage is present in his style. Such as on this dress but they have more on his site.
I’m about 160lbs, 5’6 and have a bubble butt….with nice curves, what dress style would be best for me?
im 5’1″ but i like poofy dresses … the alvina valintina..(i cant spell her name) its a princess dress though and probably converse so not heels.. what to do what to do…
i mean valenta
you can carry an hourglass dress, maybe a mermaid style, check out the dress search on our site , there is a bunch of cool ones
What kind of dress would look best on an inverted triangle body (model shape) tall and Slender with broad shoulders and narrow hips? I have a lot of trouble trying to seem proportionate.
I want to get married in the fall I am 4’3, doubleD’s, size 14 kind og girl big booty too what to wear, I am not to comfortable with no sleeves.
I am small in built, c cup boobs, 26 waist, 36 hips. and an average size butt. What would be the perfect style for me??
I am also 5 feet 1inch tall.
I feel overwhelmed with all the body type factors I have: I’m 5’3″ with a long waist and short legs, I’m an hourglass shape (have boobs and a butt) but also very muscular with broad shoulders (I’m a swimmer and runner). I love the idea of having a princess cut A-line with a sweetheart neckline and cap sleeves–will this look work for me?
I’m 5’6″ with long waist and short legs. I carry most of my weight on my thighs & butt but also have a small waist and 30D bust – I’m not sure if I’m pear shaped or hourglass. I’d like to enhance my bust to draw attention away from/slim down my hips & butt. Any suggestions?
Oh and show off my slim waist in the process
hi,i am plumpy just a little and dont have any idea on what my wedding gown should look like.bcos i dont i see what can look nice on me with your displays.please i need ur help.thanks.TINA.
What should you do if you are 4’10″ and you are very well endowed? It suggests an empire waist to elongate the lines of my body but I have never found a dress with an empire waist that didn’t make my bust look twice the size it already is.
An Empire dress for you is the worst idea possible! No wonder you did not like it. I think the all idea should be to balance your proportions. I would suggest an alter dress which would show off your shoulders and balance your bust. Then a chiffon A-line skirt or if you have a good lower body a fit and flair.
Hi Tina,
Pick a good bridal salon in your area and they will be able to narrow down a style that will enhance your body shape.
Wedding Dresses are made for your body type. You can hide the weight with a ball-gown skirt and choose a natural waist cut to enhance the slimmer part in your body. As for your bust, since you are a D, you could try a corset . With good construction, your bust line will look great.
a classic strapless dress with a full A-line would look great on you
Hello I am a plus sized woman 5′ 4″ size 22.I carry most of my weight in my mid section. I love the rouched A-line strapless dresses like the Moni Cheri Mercedes style dress. I would love to try this type of dress but is the trumpet style off the waist skirt the way to go?????
Please send it to me this wedding dress HOURGLASS.co’z i like the style and i want this for my wedding this March…
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Hi,
I am 5’4”, short legs, tiny waist, B cup, but big butt with muscular build. I have alway felt that i i have big arms for my frame and about 130pds. What kind of dress would be best for my build…
Tiny waist is you secret weapon, so you can get an A-line or ballgown which will make you look like a runway model
. As for your arms, you have many options this year. Capelets and boleros that you can add to your dress. You can also add 3 quarter sleeves that can be very slimming on most couture dresses.
I have a pear shaped body and both of my dresses are form fitting and show off my curves instead of hiding them with a puffy skirt… and I love them.
whats the best shape if you’re a size 15 or size 14.
I am 5 foot 2 and DDD with no butt and 30 inch waist what do I do I like sweatheart and halter
i am 5’3 and weigh 127 with DD what type of dress would you reccomend?
i have no butt and i would like to at least look like i have one what do you recocmend?
a Mermaid style would help
An A-line shape with support on top would work
Now, I was reading the suggestions for hourglass figures and I’m slighly confused. I thought that an hourglass was a good thing. The synopsis suggests dresses that “minimize your waist” If you have an hourglass figure, isn’t your waist already minimized in comparison to your other measurements? Do you have suggestions for someone who is tall, has an hourglass figure (i.e. 0.7 waist-to-hip ratio) and wants to accentuate her body?
First Asia, there is no good or bad body-shape, we all come in different beautiful sizes. We usually work around average body-shapes but for example being an hourglass and petite or tall is really different. You are tall and want to accentuate your body so you should dare the “mermaid” . A fit and flare to accentuate your shape. Good luck!
I am a bigger lady. I have5’4, 48 DD, and in a size 18. I have a bigger butt, and broad shoulders. I want to wear a strapless dress that is flowy but not long. We are planning the wedding for a year from now. I am also wanting a dress that will be spectecular but not shiny and within a tight budget. What would be good for me?
I think a A-line with a chiffon overlay , strapless with some waist definition would look great on you. If your shoulders are broad, you could try to add wide straps. When you go to the salon, make sure they know what your budget is. But it’s your wedding dress, so try to splurge a little! Good luck
Hello,
I am confused and have no idea what style to wear based on my shape. I am 42, 5’2, 36D, size 8. Last I measured my waistline was 32. I want to wear a dress that wont make me look bigger/shorter. What style should I wear?
hi im 200 lbs , 5’7″ with D cup …I’ve had 2 children and have a chubby belly , no butt , decent hips so i have a mix between pear and hourglass and well endowed so would a corset top and ball gown work for me?? just dont want to look fat lol i plan on working my weight down to atleast 180 maybe 170 if i can wedding wont be till summer 2013
I think you have to go to a good store and let the bridal consultant help you! They will be able to find The dress for you
I am a size 12,140lbs and 5’3 with big chest and stomach and no behind, I am having a had time trying to find a dress that wont make me look like a short chubby girl, anyhelp on what dress style i should go for?!? I already bought a dress a fit and flare but i am having 2nds thoughts if i made me look good. ideas??
Great idea, fit and flare work for many body shapes.
I’m 5ft1 but very curvy hourglass shape. I am about a size 10-12 a G cup bra and have a very small waist. Very unsure of what style to go for. I love mermaid/fishtail dresses but unsure if it would look right on me. would love some ideas please. thanks
Hi, I’m 5ft, short legs, short everything. Size 14/16, no ass but huge hips. No idea about my shape, apple? – What shape would be best for me?