DRESSING THE BRIDE WITH CURVES
BRIDEMAIL@BRIDECHIC.COM
I’m a size 20 and want to make my wedding day the one day of my life I really look gorgeous. Because of my size it’s hard to find stylish options out there so I’ve decided to go custom. So far I have this ivory taffeta A-line in my head. Could this work for me?
You bet! Any A-line or princess style flatters with vertical lines moving upward. Always concentrate on keeping those lines vertical while bringing the rest of your silhouette inward. Consider a curve darted A-line or a princess style with some contrast to the center panel. If you have pleasing curves and/or a full bust, focus on empathizing these attributes the Great Masters have painted for centuries. Think Rubenesque rather than heavy, realizing you can carve out your own special style niche.
GO FOR:
*A ball gown. Even if you have full breasts, some tummy, rounded hips and bottom you can wear a ball gown well as long as there's a determined waistline. The voluminous skirts hide the tummy, bottom and hips, focusing on a nipped in waist. .
*Low, wide necklines. Consider the scoop, sweetheart, keyhole and V-neck, all of which empathize your cleavage and decolletages.
*Basque waists atop either an A-line or ball gown slim you out.
*The trapeze or tent style; one of your best options.
PASS UP:
*Any gown with massive embellishment and go for clean lines and fabrics like crepe, matte satin and shantung; they even your body out. Pass up any weighty fabric like brocade or velvet that add bulk in the folds and seams. Ditto the heavily beaded laces and organzas.
*shiny fabrics like satin. High shine magnifies volume. .
*Mermaid, evening gown and sheath silhouettes; all too form-fitting for your figure.
*Three-quarter length and big puffy sleeves. Don’t even think about shoulder pads!
* Off the shoulder necklines. Full-figures usually have broad shoulders and arms and this neckline adds volume there.
All clothing and head chic by Amy-Jo Tatum