{"id":6603,"date":"2016-10-17T10:15:38","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T14:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/?p=6603"},"modified":"2023-10-04T13:19:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T17:19:13","slug":"3-wedding-dress-silhouette-suggestions-for-each-of-the-different-body-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/17\/3-wedding-dress-silhouette-suggestions-for-each-of-the-different-body-types\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Wedding Dress Silhouette Suggestions For Each of The Different Body Types"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just like brides come in all shapes and sizes, so do wedding gowns. So, we can safely conclude that there is a gown out there for every bride. While you have the freedom to choose what you wear on your wedding day, making the right choice will help you look your best. This is easy once you know your body type and choose a dress silhouette<\/a> that flatters your best features and hides the less desirable ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is what we will look at today. Join us as we help you to identify your body type and then find the silhouettes that will look best on you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to identify your body shape<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step is to identify your body type. There are several different ways to do this. However, we will opt for the simplest and most straightforward method. For this, we suggest you measure three parts of your body \u2013 your bust, waist and hips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Bust measurement: <\/b>Make sure to wear a properly fitting bra when you take this measurement. Run the tape measure along the circumference of your bust and measure it at the largest point. The tape shouldn’t be too tight, but should just fit around you snugly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2. Waist measurement: <\/b>Stand straight and measure the smallest section of your waist<\/a>, keeping your stomach relaxed and not sucked in. Again the tape should be held snug, and not tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Hip measurement: <\/b>To measure your hips stand straight and run the tape along the circumference of the widest part of your hips and bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now that you have these three measurements, compare the three to identify which category you belong to, from the following list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Straight: <\/b>Here the bust and hip measure almost the same. The waist measurement is slightly lesser than either of the other two measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Triangle or pear body type: <\/b>The hips are larger than the bust and the waist gradually increases or slopes out towards the hips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Spoon body type: <\/b>The hips measure more than the bust and the waist is slightly smaller than the bust. The hips have a prominent shelf-like shape. So, the measurements will be hips>bust>waist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hourglass body type: <\/b>Here the bust and hip measurements are almost similar, with a smaller and well-defined waistline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Inverted Triangle or Apple body type: <\/b>As the name suggests, here the bust is the most prominent portion of the body. The waist and hips are narrow and the waistline is not very evident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By now, you should have identified your body shape <\/a>based on the above descriptions. Next, let us look at 3 of the best dress silhouettes that are suitable for each of these body shapes and also see a few gown examples to understand why this is so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Remember that this is only a general guideline. There are always exceptions and you may even find that you look great in a silhouette that isn’t suggested for your body shape. Nevertheless, the guide here will give you a starting point on to base your selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dress silhouette suggestions for the different body types<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Straight or Rectangle<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The main concern for brides with a rectangular or straight body structure is the lack of curves. It is quite easy for these women to, however, create the illusion of curves by choosing appropriate wedding dresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Suggested gown silhouettes<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n