It is very important to start preparing the bride's attire in advance, at least a month before the celebration. When thinking about how to choose a wedding dress, you should take into account the type of appearance, wedding style, season, weather, age, and fashion trends. And yet, the most important thing is the desires of the bride herself.
What to look out for
Preparation for the celebration lasts on average 6 months. They choose the optimal time, place, concept of the celebration. All this influences the choice of dress. Sometimes they take into account not only how it "sits" on the figure, fashion trends, but also folk traditions.
Season
When deciding which wedding dress to choose, a modern woman does not look back at any rules. And yet, the features of the season should be taken into account. Multi-layered skirts, thick fabrics (brocade), a tight corset are more suitable for the autumn-winter period. In winter, you can dress like a Snow Maiden: a hat with a lush light fur rim, the top and bottom are also trimmed with a strip of fur, and on the hands are fur "bracelets", a muff. At the same time, the hands, the décolleté area can be bare. To go outside, put on a cape or coat that matches the color of the entire ensemble, with the same fur trim. In summer, you can choose short dresses made of light fabrics with an open chest, back. For changeable weather, a cape, a jacket, a long dress with a detachable part below the knees will come in handy. In winter, many brides prefer shades of white, in summer - warm tones.
Celebration style
Classic and family styles are always popular. Conceptual style has taken its place next to them. Classic is romantic, white or pastel, lots of colors in the decor. Family style is simplicity, comfort, natural materials. Conceptual weddings are stylized for different eras, book and movie universes, subcultures - there can be no restrictions. But even classics depart from the concept of "standard": in the decor of the hall, script, food and clothes, couples tell the story of their love, show their inner world, trying to create a holiday "for themselves". Don't forget to define a dress code for guests, family, musicians. It is necessary to notify them in advance.
If you are thinking about how to choose a wedding dress for a long time, you should choose an image that will definitely match the overall picture of the celebration, and will be very comfortable at the same time. When choosing a wedding dress with the groom, you can take into account the nuances of the celebration that are sometimes forgotten. The groom will be able to choose an accessory for his wedding image to his taste, matching the color and style of the bride's dress (scarf, brooch).
Age
There are no rules for older brides. There are recommendations that are not at all necessary to follow:
- The fewer decorations and accessories on the dress, the better. It is worth choosing a bouquet of 1-2 types of flowers;
- Dress no higher than knees;
- For a wedding dress, a veil is chosen in the "mini" format: a small veil on a hat or attached to a hairpin. Most often, a headdress is abandoned altogether;
- Strict style instead of a neckline, multi-layered skirt, long train;
- Trouser and skirt suits with 1-2 small elegant details;
- Preference is given to white, pastel, light blue, light pink, and pearl shades.
Fewer and fewer brides follow these recommendations, focusing only on their own preferences and comfort. The modern world is very democratic, you should not limit yourself in anything at any age.
Remarriage
A white wedding dress was traditionally allowed only for innocent brides, as a symbol of purity, youth, and innocence. This ban is a thing of the past. But anyone who cares about the symbolism of color should consider that white was also considered a symbol of God's grace, fidelity, purity of soul, and thoughts. When remarrying, there is a tendency to simplify the outfit: minimalism, white. And at the same time, there is an opposite trend: women are more bold than when entering into their first marriage, allowing themselves what they really want.
How to highlight your figure
If a girl is wondering how to choose the right wedding dress based on her body type, she should determine her body type. There are five types:
- Hourglass: bust and hips are almost the same size, thin waist. Streamlined, fitted styles, full bottoms, tight tops, deep necklines are suitable;
- Pear: narrow shoulders, medium bust, thin waist, large hips, buttocks. To emphasize the chest, open the décolleté, shoulders, arms. The bottom is softly emphasized with flowing fabric;
- Apple: narrow shoulders, hips, voluminous waist. It is worth taking a closer look at the semi-fitted style, voluminous skirts, corsets, thin belts, models with a deep neckline, high waist, vertical stripes of light ornamentation, darts, seams;
- Rectangle: shoulders, hips, waist in one line. Puffy or flowing skirts, corsets, voluminous sleeves, open shoulders, neck, high waist, bright details are suitable;
- Inverted triangle: voluminous top, narrow bottom. A voluminous skirt, belt, restrained bodice, and deep neckline will help to balance them out.
Height
With the help of some techniques, the bride can visually appear a little taller or shorter. It is worth considering that:
- For short girls, deep necklines, short sleeves (or no sleeves), high waist, and long gloves are suitable;
- “Stretch out” flowing skirts, simple styles, straight vertical lines in cut and trim, the absence of lush multi-layered elements and frills;
- If you are taller than average, girls with a graceful figure can emphasize their thin waist with a tight dress. Puffy sleeves, voluminous inserts, any decorations, a wide belt visually make you look lower;
- Even taller, thin brides look good in multi-layered, airy dresses with frills.
Back
An open back is the trend of the new season. It is bold, feminine and romantic. Designers offer girls necklines of various shapes, covered with thin lace, lacing and decorations. Dresses that are completely closed in front, with the back bare to the waist are popular. The neckline is decorated with pearls, lace, flowers, jewelry and fur. A bare back looks good with a long straight skirt. Often, jewelry is placed on the back, instead of the usual placement on the chest. A strapless bodice exposes the chest and back - another trend of the season. Following this trend, a veil for a wedding dress is chosen so that it covers only the head, or they refuse a veil altogether.
Neckline
To choose the right wedding dress for your body type, pay attention to the neckline shape. A square neckline makes your neck look longer and your shoulders look wider. This neckline type will suit all girls except those with broad shoulders. A V-shaped neckline will suit girls with any proportions. This option makes you look slimmer and “stretches out”. A transparent neckline is a neckline with a transparent mesh of fabric. Even deep necklines will look modest and romantic. The absence of a neckline (high neckline) visually enlarges the chest but shortens the neck. A boat neckline is horizontal, almost even, revealing the shoulders but covering the chest. It will suit all body types except for the “inverted triangle”. A round neckline and a “heart” neckline also suit all body types.
"Halter" is a solid "strap" that wraps around the neck. It suits short, fragile girls. "Dropped shoulder" is open shoulders, closed arms. It suits girls with an hourglass figure.
Shoulders
Shoulders in wedding dresses can be open, closed, or dropped. All types suit thin girls with an hourglass figure. A girl with a more curvy shape, a round face, and a short neck may not suit a high neckline or a boat neckline, which cover the shoulders and neck. Girls with broad shoulders should focus on a full skirt and a deep neckline. If you choose a strapless dress or one with thin straps, with a boat neckline, this will highlight your broad shoulders more. Dropped shoulders will suit girls who want to show off the beauty of their chest, neck, and collarbones. Wing shoulders are a version of dropped shoulders, complemented by light fabric that looks like transparent wings. Suitable for romantic girls.
Waist
To choose a wedding dress according to your body type and visually narrow your waist, you can use:
- A corset that will “pull up” the upper part of the body and emphasize the chest;
- A thin belt made of fabric, beads, pearls, crystals;
- Contrast of materials from which the top and bottom of the dress are made. For example, a fluffy top with lace and a smooth satin bottom. The waist strip at the junction of different textures will be especially noticeable;
- Color contrast: white top, colored bottom (red, pink, printed);
- A dress with a crop top: the bodice and skirt are separated, with a thin strip of bare waist visible between them.
Length
There are different options for dress length:
- "Full-length skirt" - can be lush, straight, semi-fitted, flowing, ballet. A train is a common element. This length is suitable for family and classic styles;
- "To the heels" - shoes remain visible under such a dress. Therefore, you should choose shoes very carefully;
- “Mid-calf” is a retro silhouette that is suitable for a celebration in the style of 40-60;
- “Knee-length” is the most popular length for short wedding dresses;
- "Mini" - suitable for bold brides with slender legs. There are lush, fitted options;
- "Combined length" - such a dress is short in the front and long in the back. The length can differ by several centimeters or several tens of centimeters.
Color
There are three main color groups of dresses: white, champagne, colored (red, green, blue). Each group has many shades. White, for example, can be cold, milky, grayish, bluish. Shades of champagne: yellow, cream, beige. All accessories that match the dress should be the same shade as it.
Before trying on, hold the fabric of the outfit to your face: if it makes your features brighter, the color is right. When choosing between champagne and white, keep in mind that:
- Light skin, dark hair, blue eyes go well with shades of white, especially cool ones;
- For light hair and warm skin tone, champagne colors are suitable;
- Blondes with blue eyes and tanned skin often suit both types.
When considering what dress to choose for a bridesmaid's wedding, you should remember: if the bride is wearing a white dress, no one at the celebration should be wearing white. This is a generally accepted rule, but, of course, not mandatory.
Universal models
Classic dresses with a full skirt, corset, V-shaped, round neckline can be considered universal. They, as a rule, suit all body types, remaining relevant from year to year. Semi-fitted, flowing "floor-length" dresses will also suit most girls. Minimalism or lush elegance is a matter of taste. But a small amount of decoration on the dress will suit most. Universal colors are white and "champagne" color. The most popular length is to the heels: this is a comfortable classic that will allow you to move freely. Most headwear is considered universal: veils, hats, wreaths, jewelry, hairpins.
What styles are in fashion?
The main current trends in wedding fashion will help you choose a dress:
- Open shoulders – this element is often combined with the boho style (the style resembles a sundress);
- Lace and embroidery “white on white” – in this case we select a long veil, embroidered with the same pattern;
- A split top and skirt that reveal a strip of belly. The exposed waist can be covered with lace fabric;
- Beach wedding dresses – are perfect for a beach setting, highlighting tanned skin;
- Minimalism – long dresses in white and cream colors, without decorations;
- Open back – the neckline can be triangular, round, or asymmetrical;
- Lacing on the back is an interesting option - lacing that differs in color from the dress: red, blue, gold;
- Wide puff sleeves look good with fitted long dresses;
- Choker – can be in the form of a ribbon, a lace strip, or a string of pearls.
A wedding is a celebration for yourself and your loved one. Brides boldly realize their dreams, enjoying every moment of marriage. Therefore, the choice of a wedding dress is determined by two main criteria: boldness and comfort.
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