Anna Schimmel - European Bridal Designer

Figure Defined

10 Helpful Tips to Consider

Look amazing in your wedding dress and show off a fantastic figure. The right style combined with a great cut will make the very most of your shape, flatter your body and make you feel a million dollars!

  • 1. Hourglass

    Flatter your womanly curves with a deep V-neckline, a fitted draped waist and slim A-line skirt. For a classic style choose a strapless wedding dress with a fishtail skirt and medium length train. Exquisite laces and luxurious satins can be draped or slim tailored, highlighting a texture and form. For a romantic look wear a boned bodice and full skirt emphasising your slim waist. Detailing, such as a beautiful brooch, will create a stunning feature.

  • 2. Boyish

    Be feminine with a low scooped neckline, draped waist detail and full skirt. For a more contemporary look wear a strapless and fitted bridal gown featuring a low slung, beaded belt. Sweeping, off-the-shoulder necklines highlight your shoulders and collarbones and look great with an empire line and slim cut skirt. Or go vintage with an exquisite lace bodice and layered organza skirt, adding movement and romance.

  • 3. Pear Shape

    Enhance your figure with a detailed, draped bodice featuring a straight neckline and a high waisted slim A-line skirt. For a softer look choose a wedding dress with gently scooped neckline and widely set, beaded straps, empire line and flared, flowing skirt with chiffon overlay. Or look classical in an off-the-shoulder wide V-neck featuring all over beaded silk, a ruched under bust detail and full A-line satin skirt.

  • 4. Triangular

    Feel gorgeous in a silk bodice cut with sweetheart neckline and a full, detailed skirt. For a more contemporary bridal gown choose delustered satin cut in a slim V-neck with narrow shoulder straps. For the draped body and A-line skirt use a light chiffon or soft crepe overlay. Or be romantic in a flowing wedding dress featuring a softly flared skirt with a stunning lace jacket as your beautiful feature.

  • 5. Petite

    Make a statement with sparkly crystal beading scattered on shoestring straps and a softly layered gown made of silks or tulles. Or feel luxurious wearing a timeless fine French lace bridal gown cut strapless and slim fitted with a sweeping train. For a modern look choose a sleek halter neck style cut simply in exquisite silk satin. Beading or a stunning brooch at the bottom of the V is a great feature.