There's no such thing as the ideal gown design for each body type, but what you can do is find one that will work with your shape to accentuate your best features!In short
Despite Scotland's reputation for bad weather, shorter wedding dresses have become increasingly popular in recent times. These are often 1950s-inspired and inject an element of fun into your day as well as looking pretty. If you have a great pair of legs then this is your chance to show them – and your sparkling shoes – off. Choose a design that is nipped in at the waist as it will give the illusion of curves and create more of an hourglass shape.
Top and tail
Fishtail dresses are great if you have an athletic figure and are looking to create a more curvaceous look.These styles often have structured bodices, which can help hold in a wee tummy and counterbalance larger hips. This isn't the best shape, however, for ladies who have a top half that's a different dress size to their bottom half. If you have narrow shoulders then consider shoulder straps or cap sleeves for this style of gown.
Give us an 'A'!
A-line is a very flattering shape for the typical pear-shaped British bride. It helps disguise larger hips as the skirt skims over them and continues on without too much flare. An A-line dress shape is also flattering on petite women as the style lengthens the body. And it's great for curvy figures as it shows off a bust and/or slim waist too!
Making column inches
Column-shaped dresses are a versatile option available when combined with a variety of different necklines. This style is perfect for girls whose bodies are in proportion, no matter their overall size. And it's a particularly good choice for slim brides and those with broad shoulders.
Be a princess
The princess shape is a very slimming style as it is made up of vertical panels of fabric with no waist seam, creating a smooth elongated line and drawing the eye up and down. This is ideal for pear-shaped girls and larger sizes but doesn't work as well for taller girls or brides with very slim builds as the shape will only serve to elongate and increase how tall or slim they look.
The empire strikes back
Are you a petite bride? Then think seriously about choosing an empire line as the shape for your wedding frock. This is a really strong look for vertically challenged ladies because the elongated skirt gives the appearance of longer legs. A low neckline is good for minimising a larger bust and, of course, an empire line is often the shape of choice for pregnant brides.
