Tips for choosing a perfect dress

First, find a suitable silhouette.
Silhouette refers to the overall cut of a gown. It's the most vital element to focus on, because a gown's shape is its foundation - it's what sets the mood for the entire garment. We shall give you detail information of each silhouette and guide you to find your perfect dress. When you are browsing on a single wedding dress page, you can also click Fit Guide for these tips.

A-line
As its name implies, the A-line cut is narrow at the top, cut close to the ribcage, and extends out along the body in the shape of a triangle (or 'A') in a smooth, elongated line. It is perhaps the most popular skirt option, as it looks wonderful on a variety of body types. The lines of the skirt are always clean and ungathered, but there is, as always, a number of versions. The princess cut is exemplified by vertical seams travelling from the bust to the hem. Another take is the circle skirt, a very wide A-line with a full skirt.
FIT FOR: most body types.


Princess
This style is very like A-line, it flows from the fitted bodice to skirt without defining lines which makes it look great on nearly all shapes and sizes. It is particularly good for brides who may have shorter torsos, as it elegantly elongates the frame. It goes by flatters a wide range of figures. It can make shorter brides appear taller, while at the same time it can help to hide a bride's larger hips because of the way the fabric flares over the hips, not hugging them. Because of its hourglass lines, this silhouette can add feminine curves to a straight figure and de-emphasize thicker waists.
FIT FOR: most body types.


Ball Gown
The most traditional of all shapes, the ball gown is typified by a fitted bodice and natural or dropped waistline that leads to a very full skirt. Pleats or gathers in the skirt are what make it a ball gown, it featuring a fitted bodice and a full skirt, accentuating the hourglass shape of the feminine figure. It can be either ballerina (to the ankle) or full-length.
FIT FOR: skinny minnies (adds curves) and pear shapes.


Sheath/Column
A modern sexier take on the traditional wedding gown, the sheath is characterised by a slim profile that closely follows the curves of the body. This silhouette is a lot of fun because it can really show off a curvy figure. It follows the body's curves, then flares out at or above the knee, providing a roomy, airy swish, depending on your fabric choice. If you wish to de-emphasize your hips, this may not be the best style.
FIT FOR: the tall and thin as well as the slim and petite (the lean shape adds length), the sheath works best on thin, well-toned figures.



Mermaid and Trumpet
A Mermaid silhouette is a type of sheath where the skirt flares out below the knee. The Trumpet silhouette is just more flared at the bottom than a Mermaid. This style is definitely one of the sexiest silhouettes that you can find for a wedding dress, so make sure that you are really comfortable wearing it before you choose a dress like this. It isn't going to hide anything!
FIT FOR: mermaid and trumpet silhouettes accentuate the bust, waist and hips giving an hourglass figure, so it is perfect for showing off your curves.



Empire
The Empire features a seam based high on the waist, just below the bust line. The skirt falls in a slight A-line and is named after the style's popularity during the Empire period in France. Those with a thicker waist have enjoyed it as well because of the way it de-emphasizes that area. In fact, a curved empire line, one that dips down to the small of the back on both sides, can provide more slimming curves through the waist.
FIT FOR: brides with a smaller bust (adds emphasis); the waist-minimising cut allows extra room for brides who want to divert attention away from their tummy or are pregnant.


Asymmetrical
An asymmetrical bodice features a change in waist height from one side of the dress to the other. The extent to which this style flatters certain figures may vary, depending on the cut..
FIT FOR: suitable for brides who want to combine the casual look of a shorter dress combined with the elegance of a longer hem at the back.