How To Choose Your Perfect Wedding Dress to Flatter Your Figure

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How To Choose Your Perfect Wedding Dress to Flatter Your Figure

Congratulations on your engagement! Understandably, once the initial elation has subdued slightly, many brides can feel anxious and overwhelmed at the thought of wedding dress shopping. For many, it could be the very first time they have ever visited a wedding boutique. Faced with rails and rails of wedding gowns how can you pick just one (or maybe two) to wear for your wedding day? That one chance at a magnificent entrance, the first time your groom sees you, the photos you’ll be looking at for the rest of your life… well, fear not, the expertise of Christine Dando, designer for Dando London, is here to share her vast knowledge and guidance on how to navigate through the sea of options and find the perfect dress that not only complements your figure but also resonates with your personal style and vision for your special day.

Let’s start at the very beginning, the shape or silhouette of the gown. The prettiest lace, the softest satin, and all the sparkles will not matter if the silhouette is not flattering your figure. You won’t be able to help it, your eyes will be drawn to fabrics and sparkle! Don’t worry, Dando London gowns are only stocked at full-service bridal stores, this ensures you receive expert help from experienced bridal consultants, therefore, in the beginning, it’s best to be very open-minded and be led by your expert consultant at the bridal boutique, exploring the various silhouettes and designs that Dando London have to offer. While it’s helpful to have an idea of what you’re looking for, sometimes the perfect dress is one you least expect. Dando London stockists have a wealth of experience having dressed hundreds if not thousands of brides, they have seen every single body type and know their stock intimately, they will know exactly what silhouettes flatter and what silhouettes to avoid.

A-Line

An A-line wedding dress is renowned for its timeless elegance and versatility, making it a flattering choice for all body types, including, pear, apple, petite and hourglass figures. It’s a classic silhouette, which gently flares out from the natural waistline. The fitted bodice highlights the narrowest part of the torso, while the skirt gracefully skims over the hips, providing a soft and feminine silhouette. This silhouette emphasises curves in all the right places without being overly clingy, offering a timeless and romantic aesthetic. Dando London styles in the True Love collection that are perfect are;-

A-Line – Darling

Fit n Flare

The fit and flare silhouette is particularly flattering for brides with an hourglass figure, as it accentuates the natural curves of the body. The fitted bodice highlights the narrow waist, while the flare at the hips adds balance and symmetry. This silhouette emphasises curves in all the right places, creating a timeless and elegant look. Brides with an athletic or rectangular figure will find the fit and flare silhouette can help create the illusion of curves. The fitted bodice accentuates the waist, while the flare at the hips adds volume and shape. This silhouette creates a feminine and shapely silhouette, enhancing the bride’s figure in a flattering and elegant way. Dando London styles in the True Love collection that are perfect are;

Style: Fondness

Ballgown

A ballgown wedding dress is the epitome of romance and fairy-tale elegance, offering a timeless silhouette that flatters a variety of figures. This classic style features a fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt that flares out from the waist, creating a dramatic and regal look. Brides with a pear-shaped figure, smaller upper body and wider hips, will suit a ballgown silhouette. The fitted bodice provides structure and support, while the full skirt helps to balance out the proportions of the body. This style creates a balanced and symmetrical look, drawing attention away from the hips and thighs and highlighting the waist. As this silhouette adds definition to the waist and enhances the curves of the body, brides with a straighter more athletic figure will find this shape very flattering and elegant. Dando London styles in the True Love collection that are perfect are;-

Style: Enchanting

Mermaid

The mermaid silhouette is a breathtaking choice for brides seeking to showcase their curves and make a statement on their wedding day. This style features a fitted bodice that hugs the body and hips, then flares out dramatically at or below the knee, resembling the shape of a mermaid’s tail. This silhouette can flatter petite brides, particularly those with well-proportioned curves as the fitted bodice and defined waistline help to create the illusion of height, while the flare at the hips adds volume and drama without overwhelming the frame. Brides with a rectangular frame will find this silhouette can help create the illusion of curves. The fitted bodice cinches in at the waist, while the dramatic flare at the hips adds volume and shape, creating a feminine and shapely silhouette. The mermaid wedding dress is a glamorous and mesmerising choice ensuring you’ll feel confident, beautiful, and radiant on your special day. Dando London styles in the True Love collection that are perfect are;-

Style: Sweetheart

Column

The column wedding dress style is renowned for its sleek and minimalist design, offering a sophisticated and elegant look that flatters many figures. This style features a narrow, form-fitting silhouette that follows the natural contours of the body from the neckline to the hem. This silhouette is particularly flattering for brides with a slender or petite figure, as it showcases their natural shape without adding bulk or volume. The sleek lines of the dress elongate the body, creating a statuesque and graceful silhouette, drawing the eye upward, making the bride appear taller so would be perfect for a petite frame.

This style is perfect for brides who want to exude understated elegance and sophistication on their wedding day. Dando London styles in the True Love collection that are perfect are;-

Style: Sugar

Once you feel the Dando London wedding dress love, brides say it felt similar to when their partner proposed, instinctively saying yes, knowing in their heart it was the right choice. Also, can you see yourself walking down the aisle in this gown? Do you want to keep it on for the rest for the day? What will your partner be thinking when they see you radiating romance and femininity? Picture yourself gliding down the aisle, full of joy and embracing your inner confidence your Dando London gown provides, knowing you look beautiful, yes, this is your moment to cherish, embrace it, feel the love for yourself and know that the next exciting elements of your wedding planning journey are waiting.

Discover the dress of your dreams, visit www.dandolondon.com to make an appointment at your nearest stockist.