The Right Style Wedding Gown

• Empire: The Empire gown has a very high waist which starts right below the bust line. It has a slim, slightly flared skirt. If you're petite, this gown will tend to lengthen your look.
• Sheath: The Sheath gown fits snug. It has a straight skirt without a waist. If you have a well-proportioned figure (and who doesn't?) this gown will look great on you.
• Princess: The Princess gown has a bodice that is slim-fitting and it accents the waistline. It has vertical seams that flow from the shoulders all the way down to the hemline of a flared skirt. This is another great gown for a petite woman. It will give her height.
• Basque Waist: The waistline of the Basque gown begins several inches below the waist. It has a V-shape or curved U-shape that fits the waist snug. This gown is a slenderizing gown for all body types. It gives the bride the appearance of a perfect hourglass shape.

If you're looking to minimize your hips choose an A-Line, the Basque Waist or a dropped V-Line. If you are a flat-chested woman, strapless or sleeveless gowns with detailing on the bodice is a nice choice.

Try on several different styles of wedding gowns to see which looks best on you. Gowns look different on the hanger so try on a few different styles to see what best compliments your figure.