How to choose nice and affordable wedding dresses? I would like to share my experience with all the women who are planning to shop wedding apparel. There are some mistakes we all should avoid.
The first step in avoiding any kind of mistakes with the wedding dresses is to know your body type. Make sure you understand the definitions of your dimensions. Once you've figured out your size and shape, pay attention. It will definitely impact your look:
Tall: 5 feet 8 inches or taller.
Petite: 5 feet 4 inches or shorter
Full figured: starting at 14 women's sizes and upward to 30 W
You also should recognize the best attributes of your figure and play those up:
Hourglass: a defined waistline and equally sized shoulders and hips. Play up this shape with a dramatic silhouette.
Rectangle: Your bust, waist and hips are pretty much the same size. Accentuate one, perhaps with a full skirt to give the illusion of curves.
Inverted triangle: Your shoulders and bust are wider than your hips. Balance out this shape by drawing attention to your lower half with a dramatic, full skirt.
Triangle: The opposite of above as your hips are wider than your shoulders and bust. In this case, draw attention to your torso with a frilly halter neckline, a detailed bodice or cap sleeves that add volume.
Second, do not short-change the calendar. Remember that it can take months for you to get your wedding dresses from the time you order it to the time you receive it. And once it arrives, it can take weeks for the seamstress to make the alterations. Ideally you will start shopping a year in advance of your wedding. Be aware that this does not mean you need to buy your dress a year ahead of time. But you should start looking and deciding what you like. By starting early, you may even be able to tap into seasonal sales.
Wedding dresses come in all price ranges, so set a budget - with just a little wiggle room - and then stick with it. There is no point looking at a dress that is $1,000 above your budget. Unless you are very unrealistic, you can find a dress within your range. And if you're not seeing anything that comes close, ask the salon staff to make some suggestions.
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