Your dress will set the tone for your wedding so keep that
in mind as you hit the racks. As you search here are some helpful hints to know
before you hit the store:
Style
All kinds of words are used to describe the shape of a gown.
Hopefully this will help you know what you’re looking at.
The Ball
gown/Princess shape is traditional, poofy, and what comes to mind when you
think of a Princess getting married. There is typically a more fitted bodice
but the skirt is big big big. This style is flattering on most and favored by
those who want to camouflage their hips.
Empire/Babydoll:
This gown will have a “flowing” feel from just below the bust through to the
floor. Girls who want to enjoy food on their big day, without worrying about
their tummy showing may want to look at this style of gown.
Trumpet/Mermaid/Fit n
Flare: This gown is going to be fitted through the body to somewhere between
the hips and the knees, and then it will flare out some. Each dress will vary
in just how fitted it is and how much volume comes with that flare. This cut
can give the look of curves to those with a more athletic build or accentuate
the waist of a bride who wants to work her curves.
A-Line: This
style is very similar to the Ball Gown or Princess shape, there is a fitted
bodice, however there is less volume in the skirt. This is a universally
flattering style.
Sheath: This
style of gown is pretty fitted throughout the gown from top to bottom. This
gown will highlight hips and probably won’t leave a lot of room for enjoying a
big meal on your wedding day.
Other things to think about are the style of neckline
(strapless, halter, sweetheart, etc.), length of train (if any), and amount of
beading and lacework you are comfortable with.
Color:
White, Bright White, Diamond White, Antique White,
Off-white, Champagne ,
Ivory... Who knew there could be so many shades of the color your groom will
inevitably call white?
Think about the colors you typically wear because they look
best against your skin tone. If you find yourself wearing more cool tones you
will most likely find yourself happiest in more of a “white white” gown. If you
tend to go warm in your clothing and make-up you will probably want one of the
softer versions of white. Many shops will only have a sample gown in one color,
but they can order it in a few so try on the sample and look at their swatches.
Party:
I’m not going to dive into Bridesmaid gowns, I’m talking
about the entourage of ladies that all want to go dress shopping with you.
Remember that every person you bring will have an opinion on what you should be
looking for and ultimately buying. Bring a few ladies who are close to you, who
will be honest with you, and that’s it. No reason to let all those voices get
in your head and sway your decision. You know your style, your body and what
you like, you will know your gown.
At the Bridal Gown
Salon:
Be open to trying on gowns that are different than what you
imagined. You may think you “know” what you want, but you have most likely
never seen yourself in an actual wedding gown before. Step outside of your
comfort zone and try on something different. It won’t hurt anything and you
just might surprise yourself.
Be honest with yourself, and your sales consultant, about
your budget. No reason to fall in love with an $8,000 gown if you budget is
$1,500.
And finally, as my friends on TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress”
would say, think of your dress like your fiancé, once you find “The One” stop
looking!
BBFN (Bridal Bliss for Now),
Olivia
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