A Guide to Finding the Perfect Dress
You've got the ring, that was the easy part. Now it’s time to find the perfect dress for your big day!
Here's a guide to help you find the perfect dress for your size and figure.
Dresses for Petite Brides
Petite brides will want to avoid overwhelming their figures. Choose more fitted and airy sheath style dresses over ballgowns and princess dresses.
Fitted Dresses
The Esmae dress from our Belle Charm collection is an homage to art nouveau, intricate needlework creates stunning patterns in the dress that give you and elegant mix of glam and simplicity.
If you are a shorter bride, the deep V-neck in any dress is a smart way to give the appearance of a longer torso.
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Lower backed fitted dresses are also a great way to elongate the torso, as does a longer train. You can’t go wrong with a long lace train, you’ll be serving Kate Middleton looks on your big day and like her; capture everyone’s eye and undivided attention.
The Lindsay dress from our Belle Charm collection offers this very train, with a softer V-neck and an illusion back.
The ideal body shapes for fitted dresses are;
. Hourglass -> your hip and bust circumference are the same
. Pear -> your hips circumference is larger than your bust
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A-Line Dresses
If fitted isn’t really your style, you can always go for an a-line dress.
The Ellie dress from our Belle Love Collection is a great choice if you’re looking for something less form fitting but not too poofy. The lace up back allows for a more secure and fitted feeling in the bodice, and the a-line skirt gives you plenty of room to move.
If you are a petite bride you’ll want to avoid a-line dresses with more body, so you don’t overwhelm your figure. You don’t want to get lost in the dress and let it wear you. You want a dress that makes a statement without taking the attention away from you.
The Autumn dress from our Belle Love collection is a perfect example of the a-line dresses you’ll want to stick to. The illusion neckline blends the lace work seamlessly into your skin and gives you a more delicate appearance. The tulle skirt gives you a softer silhouette and more movement when you walk.
This blush dress takes a step away from the traditional and takes a bold step towards the future while still channelling dresses of wedding day’s past.
A-line dresses are perfect for every body type.
They assist in the illusion of bigger hips and minimise the size of your bust.
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Princess Dresses & Ballgowns
We have all grown up with the image of beautiful princesses in gorgeous puffy dresses, so it makes perfect sense that we would want to be that very princess on our big days. Princess dresses are the best way to make a statement, a fitted bodice and a skirt that goes on for days with a train that rivals that of Priyanka Chopra’s.
The Ines dress from our Belle Royal collection is a jaw dropping dress sure to impress. The bodice is made up of intricate beading with an illusion neckline dusted with holographic gems. The tulle skirt cascades around you and gives you the incredible princess look without overdoing it or becoming disproportionate.
The Heidi dress from our Belle Luxe collection is the ultimate princess dress, playing off Beauty and the Beast with its incredible lace and bead work. The off the shoulder straps and soft sweetheart neckline creates a more open look and allows some separation between you and the dress.
An open skirt like this allows for more movement and comfort and the train allows for serious dress envy. The lace up back keeps the dress fitted to your form and accentuates your waist and gives the appearance of bigger hips.
Princess dresses are perfect for most body types for brides of all sizes.
Plus Size Dresses
Plus size brides are gifted with the ability to choose whatever styles they want, whether you want to create an illusion of a smaller frame or accentuate your curves, you have an abundance of options.
A-Line Dresses
The Darah dress from our Belle Curve collection is the perfect dress for any plus size bride. The sleeves help disguise any parts you want to hide, while complementing both you and the dress. The lace up back allows for a smaller appearing waist and gives you a more controlled shape.
Dresses like this are suited to all body types, it always helps to have extra support so regardless of the shape you are, this dress will give you the look you want to achieve.
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Fitted Dresses
The Madeline dress from our Belle Curve collection is a gorgeous fitted option. The v-neckline gives the appearance of a longer torso. Fitted sheath dresses give the appearance of a slimmer frame and give you a taller appearance.
The exquisite lace complements the dress perfectly and allows a softer look.
Fitted dresses are best suited to hourglass and pear framed women so as to better accentuate your features.
