Wedding Dress Shapes

Empire - there are similar to an A-line dress but with seams under This shape can be worn at most any type of wedding from casual to formal, beach to country club. It can accentuate your most flattering features and hide the not so flattering features! If you have more of a boy shape it will create the illusion of curves.

If you have a pear-shaped body this will hide your hips and thighs. This dress type is the most forgiving and all body types can wear it. They don't cling to any body parts such as the hips or thighs. A-line - these have a tapered top and then fall away from the body (think of the letter A). This style tends to be more formal so would be best worn at a formal affair.

However if you are voluptuous and would like to flaunt it you can also wear this style. This style is best for someone with a thin frame. These highlight all of your curves so you must be confidant and comfortable in your skin to wear them! There are varieties of each of these as well some other shapes, but these are the most popular: Mermaid - these are fitted down to the knee and then flair out from there. There are five main wedding dress shapes.

Here is some information to get you started on your search. Sometimes the search can be overwhelming. If you're getting married, or already are married, you know there are tons of wedding dresses out there to choose from.