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How can I know which style is best for my body type
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Bridal Gown Attire, Frequently Asked Questions

Since the early days, brides have commonly asked how to do this or that.   For simplicities sake, our experts have put together a list of commonly asked questions regarding veils, trains, dresses and gowns.  Feel free to email us if you don't find your question here.

How can I know what style is best for my body type?

TIPS FOR SELECTING FLATTERING STYLES

Slenderize - Lengthen vertical lines Look for styles with pressed pleats, vertical tucks, button front closings, v-necklines and princess seams.
Broaden - Shorten vertical lines. Look for styles with yokes, wide waistbands, extended shoulders, boat necklines, dropped waists, or empire waists.
Balance - The plus or minus of your figure. If bottom is broader choose styles with detail that broaden your top and vice versa.
Minimize - Large areas. Choose styles with virtually no details in the area you want to minimize (ex. large bust - no pockets or ruffles on front)
Accent - attractive figure areas. Choose styles with detailing in those areas. (ex. trim hips - sarong draping or hip yoke)
Reveal - figure shaping. Choose styles with traditional close fit. (ex. darts and contour shaping)
Conceal - figure shaping. Choose styles with relaxed fit which emphasizes the flow of fabric rather than figure underneath.
Streamline - fitting your body. Choose styles with seams or other details in areas needing adjustments. The more seams, darts, pleats, or gathers in a figure area, the more opportunities to correct the fit without extensive changes to the pattern pieces.

 

 

 
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