Guest Blog by Gabriella New York
Anyone who is anyone in the bridal industry not only knows Gabriella of Gabriella New York. They also love her. Her style savvy, her attention to each and every wedding gown details, her general sense of fabulousness make her one of the most loved fashion professionals in the industry and I am thrilled that she’s stopping by for a little visit, chatting about finding the right dress for your body type.
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If only we all looked like those models in the magazines. The fact is, we all have our own unique shape and there is a dress style out there to complement yours. You can find the perfect wedding dress to suit your body type by following a few simple guidelines. The most important thing to remember when shopping for a gown is to keep an open mind and to try on a variety of styles and silhouettes. The goal is to find a dress that makes you feel beautiful and comfortable.
by Modern Trousseau and Vera Wang
If you have an hourglass or “curvy” figure, an A-line gown with a dropped waist and a sweetheart neckline is the perfect formula to flatter your figure. This shape will highlight your bust and waist beautifully. If you have a short torso or are “short-waisted”, a gown that is fitted through the bodice, such as a dropped-waist silhouette will look gorgeous on you.
If you are petite, you will want to keep it simple by wearing a stunning sheath or modified A-line gown. Your small frame may get lost in a larger, more elaborate gown.
designs by Saja
If your waist is undefined, try an Empire-waist gown, which flows from just under the bust all the way to the floor. This silhouette will have the effect of elongating your body. On the other hand, if you have your heart set on a gown with a defined waist, nothing is better than an old-fashioned corset to really “give” you a waist.
designs by Kenneth Pool and Monique Lhuillier
If you are pear shaped, I recommend a strapless ballgown or an empire waist gown. I especially love an empire waist gown that has dramatic beading on the top and a flowy silk chiffon bottom.
designs by Amsale and Vera Wang
If you have a voluptuous figure, try an A-line dress or ballgown. I love a colored or beaded sash worn at the natural waist to really show off your figure! Don’t be afraid to try a strapless dress, with the correct undergarments, you will have plenty of support and look fabulous!
designs by Monique Lhuillier and Kenneth Pool
If you are tall and thin, a ball gown or a mermaid gown will work beautifully on you because these silhouettes will visually create a bit more shape to your figure.
Remember, have fun and go with the dress you love!
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Thank you so much, Gabriella, for sharing your infinite wedding dress wisdom with us! I am kind of in love with WAY too many of these gowns and kind of want to get married all over again. All of these gowns were pulled from our Look Book which is filled to the brim with the best wedding dress eye candy a girl could ever want. And to see the latest runway fashions, click right here!
Modern Trousseau, Vera Wang, Saja, Jenny Yoo, Kenneth Pool, Monique Lhuillier and Amsale are members of our Look Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.
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Great practical advice and amazing dresses! As someone a little more on the voluptuous side, this is super helpful.
Oooo! I love the dresses you've shown here! Especially that one by Monique Lhuillier. Yummy!!
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They are all so beautiful. I just love looking at wedding dresses! Thank you.
I'm short and the Monique Lhullier dress Sunday Rose (shown above) is my dress, it surprised me that I could pull off such a big dress!! I cant wait to wear it, count down is on!!
I just bought my dress from Gabriella New York last week. She and Cambell suggested dresses that I never would have picked on my own... including the Johnna Ho that I adore! GNY offers a unique and very personal selection process that superior to my experience at department stores. Cheers!
Thanks so much for the information. As a wedding planner in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, I am always looking for new and exciting wedding information. I would love to explore the possibility of featuring you on my wedding website so that other brides may view your info. as well. I am sure they will find it as valuable as I did. If interested, please feel free to email me by visiting my site http://www.everafterplanner.com .