wedding dresses Cape Town

For a lot of women, their wedding day is the most important day of their lives, and regardless of the opinions of others, choosing the bridal gown dress is one of the bride's most important decision and a top priority. While there are undoubtedly hundreds of styles of stunning couture wedding dresses to choose from, excited brides-to-be must concentrate their focus on a very important consideration when it comes to the collaboration - does the style they have chosen fit their individual body type? Sure, a full-skirted ball gown may be a timeless and elegant style, or a figure-hugging vintage dress may be the hottest thing in fashion right now, but that will not count for much if the style doesn't complement the particular bride's figure. As a rough guide, here are some of the most flattering styles for various body types.

Plus-size Brides
Many plus-size brides think that they need to undergo a rigorous diet in order to fit into a slim, size zero gown to look beautiful on their big day. The truth is that there are many styles that are very flattering to full-figured women, and no woman should go to such extremes to conform to fashion or other people's expectations. For instance, an empire-cut dress is definitely complementary for a generous figure: it cinches in just under the bust area, which will highlight a smaller waist, while hiding the hips and thighs. Moreover, fabrics such as satin and silk create a long and flowy silhouette to hide any unnecessary bulges. Satin also provides a classic and elegant effect that is perfect for any type of wedding dresses Cape Town.

On the flip side, plus-size brides should avoid couture wedding dresses that are too loose or make use of stiffer fabrics, as this adds more volume - something larger figured ladies are generally trying to avoid.

Top-heavy or Busty Brides
The challenge for top-heavy brides is to look both sexy and elegant at the same time, without giving too much away. For these ladies, couture wedding dresses with a sweetheart neckline work the best to minimize the cleavage area. As opposed to a tube-style neckline that goes straight across, a sweetheart neckline that slightly dips in the cleavage area will give the illusion that the bride has a slightly smaller bust and will shift the focus from the cleavage to the face. Bear in mind again that heavy fabrics are a no-no when the goal is minimizing volume or attention from a specific area.

Apple-shaped Brides
While plus-size women need to highlight their curves and busty ladies need to shift the focus away from their cleavage, apple-shaped brides need to create the illusion of curves. For women with this body shape, a bodice with a cinched waist and a lot of texture in the skirt will create the perfect silhouette. Couture wedding dresses with a v-shaped neckline also elongate the form and provide a slimmer figure as well. This is also an instance when stiffer fabrics can be manipulated to create the illusion of curves.