More and more couples are using their creativity to enhance the wedding with DIY decorations and centrepieces. The DIY trend isn’t stopping with decorations. Brides are always on the hunt to embellish a wedding dress and add details in different ways to give it a personal touch. They might add great little details such as beads, appliqués, or even adding lace to wedding dress. Whether it is a smidge more lace or covering the entire bodice with beading, the options are endless to customize the bridal dress.
Every bride dreams of looking her best on her big day, and the dress plays a pivotal role in bringing that vision to life. While many opt for ornate and intricately designed gowns, there’s a charm and elegance in the simplicity of a plain wedding dress. But what if you wish to add a touch of glamour to that simplicity? In this article, we’ll delve into how to embellish a plain dress, offering you various embellishment techniques and insights on creating the perfect balance.
Different advantages of adding wedding gown embellishments
When you embellish a wedding dress, your bridal gown will look more expensive
Of the various features that you have to choose carefully in your wedding dress, the neckline is an important one. The right neckline should highlight your facial features, flatter your figure and balance out the proportions of your chest with the rest of your body.
Once you are aware of the effect that different necklines create, finding one that suits your body shape and facial features is relatively easy. This is what we will help you with. Let us look at popular wedding dress necklines, and the body shapes they suit best.
Sweetheart neckline
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One of the most popular necklines, the sweetheart softly follows the contours of the bust and dips in the center. It is often seen on gowns without straps, and it emphasizes the decolletage and shoulders. This pattern elongates the neck and torso, and creates a classic Cinderella-style look. It is especially suitable for brides with angular faces and sharp jaw features. Consider this neckline if you are medium to large-chested.
Strapless
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This neckline cuts across the chest, drawing focus to your shoulders and arms. It looks best on brides with well-toned shoulders and arms, and are medium-chested. Avoid this design if you have a large chest as it further emphasizes your bust proportions. Similarly, if you are small-chested, it doesn’t really help to add any curves to your figure.
Illusion
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The illusion neckline is by and large, one of the biggest trends this year. There is a sheer layer of fabric above the original neckline of the bodice, and this layer ends higher up creating a second neckline for the gown. It is stylish, elegant and exciting, with an air of mystery.
Illusion necklines embellished with lace or metallic embroidery add a sophisticated touch to the gown. This second neckline may be clubbed with any bodice, but it looks prettiest with the sweetheart neckline. The style is universally flattering, and it looks good on most brides. It adds a modest touch to a gown, while still allowing you to look sexy and stylish.
Bateau
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Also known as the Sabrina, this high neckline stretches across your shoulders, following the natural curve of your collar bones. It offers extra coverage even while looking chic and enhances the proportions of the bust. The bateau looks best on slender brides with narrow shoulders, and it creates the impression of a fuller chest. Avoid this neckline if you have a large bust, as it draws focus to the chest area.
V-neck
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This neckline can be deep or high, and this plunge of the V determines whether the gown looks classic or modern. The shape elongates the neck, and exposes the decolletage and collar bones.
A deep cut V-neckline displays cleavage, and works well on gowns with sleeves and has a slimming effect. The pattern looks good on brides who are apple-shaped or have hourglass figures.
Scoop
Any neckline that has a U-shape is called a scoop neck. Like the V-neck, the depth of the scoop may vary, and accordingly create different looks. It generally suits brides with angular facial features, and a high scoop neckline can provide modest coverage to a bride who is large-chested.
At Best for Bride, we have wedding gowns in all styles and silhouettes. Browse through our online gallery to find the dress (and the neckline) that flatters you, and make a great choice for your big day.
One of the biggest social events in a girl’s lifetime, and perhaps the first one where she dresses up like a star, is Prom. When choosing her first really important formal dress, it is necessary to find one that accentuates her best features and helps her feel confident.
Prom dresses are available in a variety of styles and designs, with enough patterns to flatter all body types. But, how do you know which of these designs would be the best for you? Let us find out.
Understand your body shape
No matter how great a dress looks, it may not be the right one for you if the silhouette doesn’t flatter your figure. Rather than go by the look of a dress, you should choose one that drapes beautifully on you. To find one that does, you should first recognize your body shape. Here is a brief description of the various body types there are, which will help you find your body type.
Hourglass – Naturally curvy with well-proportioned upper and lower halves
Athletic – Slender and almost rectangular structure with well-toned shoulders, lean torso and few curves
Apple – Upper body is wider than the lower part
Pear – The proportions of the lower body are more prominent than the bust area
Petite – Shorter than average height, they have a slender waist with proportionate upper and lower halves ; they are very feminine
Patterns suitable for different body shapes
Once you identify what your body shape is from the above list, all you have to do is find a dress in one of the silhouettes that flatters your figure.
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If you have an hourglass structure, you are lucky as you can easily carry off almost any style. Play up your curves with figure-hugging A-line gowns, luxurious ball gown skirts or choose softly flowing sheath style gowns for a more delicate and feminine look. Experiment with off-the-shoulder necklines, multi-way dresses or sweetheart necklines to find one that gives you a glamorous touch.
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Athletic girls should opt for dresses that add the illusion of curves and can thus accentuate their femininity. Dresses with a defined waist or ruffles or pleats would look good on you. A classic ball gown skirt would break up your torso and make you appear more curvy. Try a scoop or soft V-neckline to add definition to your bust.
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If you are apple or pear-shaped, ball gowns are an ideal choice to balance out the proportions of both halves of your body. If you are heavier on the top, try a sheer neckline or high V-neckline to de-emphasize your bust. Pear-shaped girls can opt for a sweetheart or strapless bodice to emphasize their upper body.
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Petite girls should avoid long-flowing dresses and too many layers that can drown them in detail. If you are petite, show off your slender waist in an A-line skirt, or choose a design that highlights your natural curves. Keep the skirt length short or asymmetrical, and you will look stylish and taller than you are.
At Best for Bride, we have the perfect collection of prom dresses for all body types. Visit us today to make your pick for the big event in your life.
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