TallyLady8
I really would want a dress type that flatters my body shape I'm heavy on top and I have a smaller bottom half
Answer
I am a plus sized 20/22. I began my gown search at David's Bridal. Although I am not a big fan of David's gowns, They have a huge in-store selection of plus sized gowns. You can try on a number of dresses and see if you can find one the compliments your body's shape. Once you find the style of dress you focus on the details you desire (i.e. beading, embellishments, train,etc..). I was most comfortable in the strapless and portrait necklines. I felt that the A-line skirt looked best. There are a number of designers that have plus size collections, but these are the ones I looked at:
Alfred Angelo
Bonny
Allure
P.C. Mary's Bridal
Alyce Designs
Jasmine Bridals
I have narrowed it down to 1 dress from Allure Bridals and and 2 from P.C. Marys.
Look in magazines and use the internet to look at dress and cut or print pictures. Note the things you like about it. When you finish, look over what you have and write down the things you most like or narrow them as you wish. This will kinda help you determine the details you desire for your gown. Keep the pictures and place them in a folder. When you go on your dress search, take them with you and therefore the vendor can know exactly what you have in mind.
Good luck!!
I am a plus sized 20/22. I began my gown search at David's Bridal. Although I am not a big fan of David's gowns, They have a huge in-store selection of plus sized gowns. You can try on a number of dresses and see if you can find one the compliments your body's shape. Once you find the style of dress you focus on the details you desire (i.e. beading, embellishments, train,etc..). I was most comfortable in the strapless and portrait necklines. I felt that the A-line skirt looked best. There are a number of designers that have plus size collections, but these are the ones I looked at:
Alfred Angelo
Bonny
Allure
P.C. Mary's Bridal
Alyce Designs
Jasmine Bridals
I have narrowed it down to 1 dress from Allure Bridals and and 2 from P.C. Marys.
Look in magazines and use the internet to look at dress and cut or print pictures. Note the things you like about it. When you finish, look over what you have and write down the things you most like or narrow them as you wish. This will kinda help you determine the details you desire for your gown. Keep the pictures and place them in a folder. When you go on your dress search, take them with you and therefore the vendor can know exactly what you have in mind.
Good luck!!
What style wedding gown compliments a V shaped bride!?
KC
I am a plus size woman (wedding gown size 22). I have a square face, broad swimmers back and shoulders, 42DD bust, and a thick midsection.
The longer bustier manages the midsection somewhat well but my growing up years swimming the butterfly really developed my back and shoulders and now I have a nice layer of flab to compliment them.
I know I look best in A line but the recent fad of strapless and halters really has me worried!
What type of wedding gown would look good with my body type!?
Answer
You are right in looking for a-line, but should have a dress which is sleeveless or with sleeves - not strapless. As for halters, it depends upon the cut. I was a 24 wedding gown, and wouldn't have worn a halter; I had long sleeves and a very traditional style gown.
My gown had a basque waist - which is very flattering because it has the material glide over the tummy and hips. By pure co-incidence, the dresses my bridesmaids chose also had a basque waist - and it totally suited them in sizes 5, 7, 15, and 17.
The first links are an example of a basque waist (ignore the rest of the gown if you don't like it, but it shows how the fabric flows...)
http://www.thebridalworld.com/2427p.html
http://www.thebridalworld.com/2470p.html
http://www.thebridalworld.com/2428p.html
Some ideas -
http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=7836
http://www.bestbridalprices.com/bonny-unforgettable-wedding-dress-1801-p-20306.html
http://www.formalsource.com/AURORA%20DPARADISO/ADP_SPR%2007/6811/6811FL.html
http://venusbridal.com/detail.php?did=485
http://venusbridal.com/detail.php?did=486
You just really need to go try on different styles! Remember, a dress doesn't look the same on a hanger as on you - so don't be hesitant to try different types.
Good luck!
You are right in looking for a-line, but should have a dress which is sleeveless or with sleeves - not strapless. As for halters, it depends upon the cut. I was a 24 wedding gown, and wouldn't have worn a halter; I had long sleeves and a very traditional style gown.
My gown had a basque waist - which is very flattering because it has the material glide over the tummy and hips. By pure co-incidence, the dresses my bridesmaids chose also had a basque waist - and it totally suited them in sizes 5, 7, 15, and 17.
The first links are an example of a basque waist (ignore the rest of the gown if you don't like it, but it shows how the fabric flows...)
http://www.thebridalworld.com/2427p.html
http://www.thebridalworld.com/2470p.html
http://www.thebridalworld.com/2428p.html
Some ideas -
http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=7836
http://www.bestbridalprices.com/bonny-unforgettable-wedding-dress-1801-p-20306.html
http://www.formalsource.com/AURORA%20DPARADISO/ADP_SPR%2007/6811/6811FL.html
http://venusbridal.com/detail.php?did=485
http://venusbridal.com/detail.php?did=486
You just really need to go try on different styles! Remember, a dress doesn't look the same on a hanger as on you - so don't be hesitant to try different types.
Good luck!
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