The right prom dress for your body shape

The pressure of choosing a prom dress is a common scenario that plays out in many bridal stores, and you're not alone. As with any article of clothing, however, choosing the appropriate dress for your body shape is important.Today there are so many styels available to choose, including A-line, sheath, mermaid, empire, and ball gown silhouettes.Though fitting sessions are the only way to tell what works best for you, the following body shape tips are meant to help you sort through the pile.

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Oval: Oval-shaped and plus-sized brides benefit from the classic lines of empire dresses; whether simple or jazzed up with some embellishments, this dress (a prom day classic) hides numerous figure flaws and enhances the bust line. When choosing a prom dress in the empire style, remember that it should be somewhat fitted, since a gown that's too loose can become billowy.

Rectangular: Finding a elegant prom dresses for your prom day is all about knowing your body shape. The idea here is to look for gowns that create curves evens if you don't have them. Elegant sheath dresses cut on the bias or bust-enhancing necklines create curves where none exist. A cinched waist dress on your prom day, one with slightly puffier skirts, will similarly capitalize on your small waist and create volume.

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Slim: A mermaid or trumpet dress for your prom day is perfect for the slimmer bride with smaller hips, though this style can favor anyone on the slender side. A dress with a ruched bodice will create the appearance of a larger bust line, and, again, add curves where needed. Modified A-line gowns with slightly higher waist lines will make you appear taller as well.