How To Find a Flattering Wedding Gown

Many different brides come by our wedding gown consignment boutique (and we love them all)! Some brides come in with a very clear idea of what gowns work for their bodies and what they are looking for; some have tried on an upwards of 40 gowns before coming to their appointment; some come to us with no idea what works and kinda-didn't-want-to-wear-a-wedding-gown-to-begin-with. (WHAT?!)

Here are some tips (steps?) on finding a flattering wedding gown:

1) Be open to trying all different types of silhouettes
Bridal gown silhouettes are not normal silhouettes you find in everyday clothing. Chances are you have never seen what a mermaid, trumpet, or ball gown looks like on you. When you see a dress in a picture it may not translate as to what looks good on your body shape. So be open to new silhouettes and be able to adapt and see what silhouette enhances your shape, then you will look and feel your best on your big day.

2) Understand your body's proportions
Finding the silhouette with the perfect proportion for your body will help emphasize areas you want to show off, and minimize others. If the proportion is not correct to your body it can be unflattering.
Look at the gown in relation to your whole body, from the top of your shoulders to your feet. By finding the correct proportion and silhouette it will make your figure appear balanced and enhance the best parts of your body, giving you confidence on your big day.

3) Make sure your dress fits
It is not often that you will be able to find a gown that fits you perfectly. Alterations are the last step to making sure your wedding gown is flattering and worry-free. Do not skimp on this step and do not attempt it on your own. Also, don't ask a family member to do this for you. Unless they are a professional seamstress, they should not have to carry this amount of stress on them.

Taking all the time to select your bridal gown and trying on different silhouettes and making sure the proportions are correct will all be lost if you do not get alterations done on your dress. You do not want to spend all night pulling up your dress because the bodice does not fit properly or risk falling down or tripping over your dress because the hem is too long. If you are getting a dress with straps or illusion sleeve detailing, you want to make sure they fit to your arms and are not falling off your shoulders. You want to enjoy your wedding day and look amazing in your pictures, so alterations are a must.

Below are some pictures of different styles of gowns, which one do you like? Which one do you think will look good on you? and which one do you think you will likely purchase as your wedding gown?

~Monica
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Photo Credit: JLM Couture