On your wedding day, you deserve to feel gorgeous and confident. After all, you know all eyes will be on you as you walk down the aisle. That’s why it is so important to find your dream wedding gown. That often starts with determining your body type and locating the right style for it. Once this part is done, you should factor in your budget. It might not be a fun part of the process, but it’s certainly an important one.

Finding the Right Gown for Your Body Type

Regardless of your personal style preferences, the best way to feel confident of your appearance on your wedding day is to choose a gown you’re comfortable in. You might fall in love with a gown on the rack, but feel let down once you try it on and see that it does not complement your best features. This is why you should determine which body type you most closely identify with, and then buy a gown that flatters it.

Apple shaped: You can minimize your waist with a gown that cinches in at the smallest part and then flares out below the waist in an A-line style. Having lots of texture on the gown should also help hide any trouble spots, while a V neckline can draw the eyes of your audience upward, away from the waist.

Pear shaped: You need a gown that will show off your narrow waist and flatter your hips and thighs. A ball gown with a dropped waist can do this, especially if it has an off-the-shoulder neckline that can draw the eye to your upper body.

Petite: If you want to look a little taller, choose a gown with a top that sits above your natural waist, such as an empire cut. A mermaid style gown, featuring a trumpet skirt, also tends to look good on petite women. Just make sure any beading, bows, and other details are small so as not to overwhelm your figure.

Tall: Simple gowns look good on tall women, so try to stay away from too much detailing on the gown. A low waistline and a hem that sits just at the floor will likely look flattering on you if you’re tall.

Busty: Covering your chest completely can actually make it look bigger, so if you want to minimize it, show a little skin with a V, scoop, or sweetheart neckline. Just make sure you wear a good bra or even a corset to provide full coverage. You can also take the focus off your chest with a fuller skirt on your gown.

Small chested: To give the illusion that you have a little more up top, find a gown with lots of fabric and detailing in the chest. A gown with a ruched bodice is often a good choice.

Curvy: An asymmetrical gown can complement your curves by slimming down your torso. A gown with an A-line skirt and a wrapped bodice with a low neckline is also often a good idea.

Choose a Gown in Your Budget

Before you buy your wedding gown, make sure you can get what you need within your budget. Otherwise, you might end up with your dream gown and no money left for the ceremony and reception! Once you know how much you can spend, start browsing online websites or go to local wedding gown shops in person to window shop. Take note of the gowns that are the right style and within your budget, and then you can return to make your purchase once you know you are getting the best deal.

If you cannot find what you want without going over your budget, you can always consider renting a gown. After all, the typical wedding gown has only been worn once. And when you save money on your gown, you have more money to spend on the reception or even the honeymoon!

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