Ball Gown

Perfect fit

If you have a slim-hipped figure and a full bust, the Full Skirt shape will balance top and bottom perfectly, giving you that wonderful fairytale bride look that many people dream of. This classic dress style or the Princess silhouette are widely regarded as two of the most romantic shapes you can choose for your big day.

What to avoid

You should stay away from the Full Skirt design if you do not have a full bust, because this kind of voluminous skirt will visually make your bust appear much smaller than it actually is. If you are a petite person, it is better not to pick this style since you might look like you are disappearing inside the oversized dress. In addition, anyone who has wide hips should avoid this full skirt style, as it will greatly overemphasize the width of your hips.

Princess / Empire Line

Perfect fit

This particular dress style can also create a lovely fairytale look for every wearer. The waistline is designed to sit right beneath the bust line, which works really well for ladies with smaller bust sizes. The long flowing line of the dress is able to make petite brides look taller and more slender. If you are searching for the ultimate romantic style for your formal event or wedding, this design will never let you down. What’s more, the Princess style does an excellent job of covering up wider hips and hiding any areas you wish to keep subtle.

What to avoid

The long vertical lines of this dress will make tall brides look even taller than their natural height. If you are blessed with a gorgeous figure and hope to show off your natural curves and body shape, you may want to choose a different figure-hugging dress style instead of this one.

A-Line

Perfect fit

This style shares some similarities with the Princess design, yet it features a tighter bodice that closely hugs your natural waistline. It is extremely flattering for those who have a slim waist, while it can also fully highlight and make the most out of your bust line. For anyone who has wider hips, the elegant A-Line cut will gently cover them up in a natural and effective way.

What to avoid

If you have a fuller overall figure, you might prefer not to select a dress that fits so closely to your body. The tightly fitted bodice part of this dress will tend to draw extra attention to a smaller bust, which is something you may want to take into consideration before making your final choice.

Sheath

Perfect fit

If you have a slender body type and want to present a very chic and fashionable look on formal occasions, the Sheath dress will be a wonderful choice for you. This timeless style is usually considered the ideal dress for brides or guests who own a perfect figure. The Sheath silhouette looks wonderful on tall girls, and it is also very complimentary for people with a petite figure. The fabric of the Sheath dress is cut in diagonal lines, which creates a totally different fitting effect compared with the Column style that we will introduce below.

What to avoid

A Sheath dress fits tightly around the hip area, so if you carry more fullness around your hips, you are advised to stay away from this style. It can beautifully show off a perfect curvy figure, but it will also clearly display any curves or fullness that you do not want others to notice.

Column

Perfect fit

The Column style is similar to the Sheath design, but it adopts straight weft and neat vertical seams throughout the whole dress. This type of dress fits closely to the body and presents a gorgeous look that works amazingly well on tall, willowy women. It is the perfect option if you want to get that classic catwalk style appearance. The unbroken long lines of the Column dress will also work nicely for people with a more petite body frame.

What to avoid

The Column shape sits quite close against the body from top to bottom. For this reason, if you have fuller hips, this tight-fitting style will tend to emphasize the fullness and width of your hip area, so it is better to avoid this dress style.

Trumpet / Mermaid

Perfect fit

The trumpet style wedding dresses cling gently to your entire beautiful body starting from the bust all the way down to the knees. It delivers an extremely stylish and sexy overall look that can fully reflect your natural body curves. Wearing this elegant design will bring you a great amount of confidence and elegant poise in your personal temperament.

What to avoid

Just like the Sheath dress, the Trumpet and Mermaid styles also fit tightly around the hip area. Generally speaking, these designs are not suitable for women who have relatively wide hips and wish to conceal that part of their body.

Short Gown

Perfect fit

This lovely style is made for the super sassy and fashionable bride. The increasingly popular bridal mini gown ends well above the knees, and it is absolutely perfect for showing off a pair of attractive legs on your special day.

What to avoid

This style is best suited for informal ceremonies or outdoor wedding events, and it is especially a great pick for summer beach weddings. The Short Gown looks equally flattering for taller brides who own long beautiful legs, as well as shorter brides who would like to appear taller on their important special day.