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As a bride, it can be a bit difficult selecting a wedding dress because of the various types and the way each of them fits different body types. Read through this piece now and don't emabrass your ancestors when picking out your wedding dress or even helping a friend out. * wink *
1) The Ballgown: Mostly described as the 'fairytale dress', with a fitted bodice and usually flairs at the waist with a full skirt. It is ideal for most body types but looks great on pears, since it hides the lower body. Not good for petites, the skirt can be overwhelming on a small frame. See illustration above for an example of a ballgown.
2) A-Line: It is a fitted bodice through the waist and flows out to the ground, resembling the outline of an uppercase 'A'. Ideal for all body types.
3) Modified A-Line: It is fitted on the bodice and hips and gradually flares to the hem, forming an 'A' shape. The skirt of a modified A-line dress fits closer to the body than a traditional A-line. Usually ideal for all body types.
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4) Trumpet: Fitted through the body and flairs mid-thigh. The cut is between a modified A-line and a mermaid cut. It is ideal for frames with small waists, such as the hourglass, banana, and petites. Not good for pears and apples, as it accentuates stomach and Hip area.
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5) Mermaid: Fitted on the body from the chest to the knee, then flares out close to the knee. Not good for apples and plus size body types but ideal for slender frames and hourglass body types who are willing to show off their curves.
6) Sheath: Narrow shape that flows straight down from the neckline to the hem. Ideal for lean frames, such as petites and bananas. Also good on hourglass figure who are willing to show off their curves. It is certainly not good for pears; sheaths will accentuate extra inches and can be unflattering.
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7) Tea-length: Skirt falls in between the ankle and the knee. Ideal for all body types.
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8) Mini: It falls above the knee. Ideal for bananas but not good for plus sizes.
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