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Bridal Gown
Your bridal gown is one of your most important decisions.
Bridal gowns come in a variety of styles, materials, colors,
lengths and most of all prices. You should order your gown at
least four to six months before your wedding. It should arrive no later
than six weeks before the wedding. Be sure, to get the arrival date in
writing. If you don't have to order one then you will have a
little more time for looking, although you may need alterations which
will take some time.
Gown
Styles can help frame a shorter, taller,
heavier, or thinner look. Here are some suggestions:
- A
short, heavy figure: To look taller and slimmer
avoid knit fabrics. The princess cut or A-line style are the
best. The choice of fabric is important, chiffon gives a floating
effect which camouflages weight.
- A
short, thin figure: A shirtwaist or natural
waist style with a bouffant skirt will give a taller more rounded
figure to a short, thin build. The best fabric choices are chiffon,
velvet and lace.
- A
tall, heavy figure: The best styles for slimming
this figure are the princess or A-line cut. The best fabric
choices are satin, chiffon, and lace.
- A
tall, thin figure: You can reduce the perception
of height with tiers and flounces. The best styles for adding to this
figure are the shirtwaist or natural waist style and a full skirt.
The best fabric choices are satin and lace.
Your dress also depends on your choice of wedding. Some of the choices
are informal, semi-formal, formal daytime, formal evening, or very
formal.
Below are guidelines for choosing the most suitable gown for your
wedding:
- Informal
Wedding: Street-length gown or suit, no veil or
train.
- Semi-Formal
Wedding: Floor-length gown, chapel train,
finger-tip veil.
- Formal
Daytime Wedding: Floor-length gown, chapel train
or longer, fingertip veil or hat, gloves.
- Formal
Evening Wedding: Floor-length gown, chapel or sweep
train, full-length veil, gloves.
- Very
Formal Wedding: Floor-length gown, cathedral
train, full-length veil, extravagant headpiece, long sleeves or long
gloves.
The most important aspect of choosing your wedding gown is your own
sense of style. But, be sure to keep in mind the time of the year and
formality of your wedding.
Good luck! With these tips in mind, when looking for that
perfect dress, you should be well on your way finding the exact wedding
dress you have been dreaming of your entire life.
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