Filed under: Curvy Girl's Guide
No worries. Once again, we've got you covered - glamorously. Here are a few tips to assist you in your bridal gown search. We've even included a gallery of a few of our favorite dresses for today's curvy bride!
1. Be careful with cleavage. A little is hot, but too much can start whispers. No girl wants to start off on the wrong foot with her newest family members by making a poor first impression in the form of an inappropriate dress choice. When teetering on the line between style and sexiness, err on the side of elegance.
2. Fishtail or mermaid styles that hug the hip, but flare below the knee, balance out wide hips nicely and look impeccable on hourglass shapes.
3. Don't get lacy happy. Or 'anything'-happy for that matter. An excess of fabric (i.e. ruching), frills or embellishment can have an exaggerated effect on shapely bodies, not to mention the fact that, if not careful, it can look downright tacky. Don't hide behind accoutrements. Let a flawless design or the crispness of clean lines play up your curvy body.
4. Think outside the box. Don't limit yourself to typical bridal retailers. Keep an eye open for a vintage dress that may suit your tastes. Or, if you are into continuing a family tradition by wearing an heirloom dress, but can't quite squeeze into your mother's old frock, consider having the fabric from her dress repurposed as a part of a new piece for your big day.
5. Be realistic. Fitted is amazing; tight is tragic. And it may not be as easy to shed extra pounds on a rigid deadline as you might think. Keep a close relationship with the person/team that is altering your dress and set realistic weight loss goals for yourself if you're looking to downsize. However, shrinking a few sizes won't make up for a dress that just doesn't work for your body type - even if you love it. Be honest with yourself about what works and looks best.
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