THE REUBENESQUE BRIDE
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 its 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.
*Any gown with massive embellishment. Go for clean lines and fabrics like crepe, matte satin, and shantung; they even out your body. Pass up any weighty fabric like brocade or velvet that adds bulk in the folds and seams. Ditto the heavily beaded laces and organzas.
You bet! Any A-line or princess style flatters with its 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:
*An empire waist. It looks great on you. It plays down a thick midriff and hides big hips and bottom.
*A ball gown. As long as you have full breasts, some tummy, rounded hips and bottom you can wear a ball gown (note: you do need 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 emphasize your cleavage and decolletage.
*Long and fitted sleeves, preferably in lightweight fabrics to make your arms look slimmer.
*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:
*Shiny fabrics like satin. High shine equals volume.
*Mermaid, evening gown and sheath silhouettes; all too form-fitting for your figure.
*Three-quarter length and big, puffy sleeves. The lines extend your waist horizontally. 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.
