Find the Wedding Dress That Actually Flatters Your Body Shape

Hourglass: Balanced & Bombshell

If your waist is snatched and your shoulders and hips are evenly matched, you’ve got that classic hourglass figure. You’re basically built for drama (in the best way).

Best gown for: A-line

The A-line silhouette hugs that tiny waist and gently flares out, giving your curves the stage they deserve, without clinging too tight. It’s timeless, elegant, and ultra-flattering. You’ll be twirling all night like a bridal Beyoncé.

Pear: Party at the Bottom

Got hips that don’t lie and a narrower upper body? Congrats, you’re a pear! And you deserve a dress that plays up your best assets.

Best gown for: Ball Gown

The full skirt of a ball gown brings balance to your silhouette by giving your lower half that royal volume, while the fitted bodice draws the eye upward. Think Cinderella, but with better contour and more confidence. It’s the perfect combo of glam and grace.

Apple: Waist-Free Wonder

If you carry your weight around the midsection and have slimmer legs and arms, you’re an apple, and we love a good empire moment.

Best gown for: Empire

Empire waist dresses have a high waistline that starts just below the bust and flows down effortlessly. This design elongates your figure and keeps things airy and comfy. Ideal if you want to breathe (and snack) freely on your big day. Ethereal, dreamy, and super flattering.

Inverted Triangle: Shoulders First

If you’ve got broader shoulders than hips and a strong upper frame, you’re working that inverted triangle vibe.

Best gown for: Mermaid

A mermaid gown is your fashion flex. It hugs the body from bust to knee and then flares out at the bottom, bringing balance to your frame by emphasizing your hips and legs. It’s giving glam, it’s giving red carpet, and it’s giving you the shape of your life.

Rectangle: Sleek & Chic

If your shoulders, waist, and hips are all roughly the same width, you’re a rectangle. Time to create some curves with the right silhouette.

Best gown for: Sheath

Sheath dresses are simple, straight-cut, and perfect for elongating the body. They create a long, clean line and can be super chic, especially with some strategic ruching or embellishments. Minimalist queens, this one’s for you.

Find The One (Yes, the Dress One)

Finding the wedding dress for your body shape doesn’t mean squeezing into trends or stressing over sizes, it’s about feeling like your most confident, radiant self. Whether you’re twirling in a ball gown or slaying in a sheath, there’s a dream dress with your name on it.

Not sure where to start? Check out local favorites like Dora Grace, D&D Clothing, and Encore Bridal Fort Collins. They’ve got racks on racks of dresses and stylists who actually get it.

Bottom line: You deserve a dress that loves you back.

Picking the wedding dress for your body shape isn’t about following rules, it’s about finding what makes you feel confident, radiant, and ready to slay the day. Your dream dress is out there, and it’s waiting to hug your shape in all the right places.

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