Bridal Gowns come in a variety of styles, materials. Gown should be
ordered at least four to six months before your wedding.
Different gown styles can help create a look just perfect for you.
* For short and heavy figure: In order to look taller and slimmer
avoid knit fabrics. Princess or A-line style is perfect. Chiffon is
the best fabric because it produce a floating effect and comouflages
weight.
* For short and thin figure: A natural waist or shirtwaist style
with bouffant skirt will make you taller and gives you rounded figure.
The best fabric choices are chiffon, velvet, lace and schiffli net.
* For tall and heavy figure: The best style to create a slimming figure
are princesss or A-line style. Satin, Chiffon and lace fabrics are
recommended.
* For tall and think figure: Tiers or flounces wil help reduce the
impression of height. Natural waist or shirtwaist with full skirt are ideal
choices. The fabric best to use are Satin and lace.
Appropriate Wedding Gowns:
Formal Daytime Wedding - Floor length gown, chapel or sweep train, fingertip veil or hat, gloves and medium-sized bouquet
Formal Evening Wedding - Just the same as daytime except longer veil
Semi-Formal Wedding - Floor length gown, chapel train, finger-tip veil
Small bouquet.
Informal Wedding - Street length gown or suit corsage or small bouquet
No veil or train
In choosing a bridal gown it is a good idea to look at bridal magazines to compare
the various styles and colors. When ordering the gown make sure you order the correct
size. You can have your gown tailored down to fit you exactly. The gown should be ready
at least six weeks before your wedding so you can select the appropriate accesories to
complement it.
To save money you can always consider buying a secondhand gown or renting it. This is
a good option if you don't have plans of preserving a gown. However the
options are more limited when renting a gown and usually they does not fit as well as
as customized tailored gown.
Restore a family heirloom gown. Just change the veil and headpeace to personalize it.
You can also find discounted styles and gowns. You can buy the gown "off the rack"
or watch for clearances and sale.
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