There's no such thing as the ideal gown design for each body type, but what you can do is find a wedding dress to suit your shape!Short wedding dresses
Despite Scotland's reputation for bad weather, short wedding dresses are becoming increasingly popular. If you have great legs then this is your chance to show them – and your sparkling shoes – off. Choose a design that's nipped in at the waist to give the illusion of curves and create an hourglass shape.Top to tail
Fishtail dresses are great for athletic figures as they create a more curvaceous look.They 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, consider shoulder straps or cap sleeves for this style of gown.Give us an 'A'!
So what type of wedding dress is best for the typical pear-shaped British bride? A-line is a very flattering cut - 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 it lengthens the body.Making column inches
Column-shaped dresses are the perfect type of wedding dress for girls whose bodies are in proportion, no matter their overall size. It's a particularly good choice for slim brides and those with broad shoulders.Fit for a Princess
The princess shape is slimming 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.The empire strikes back
Are you a petite bride? Then think about choosing an empire line dress. 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.Talk about wedding dresses with other brides-to-be on the Scottish Wedding Directory Forum
