Street Peeper Zimbabwe Street Peeper Bridal Issue 2017 | Page 5

After saying “Yes “ to the engagement the
very first thing that comes to mind is the
wedding and for the ladies it is the dress
that makes or breaks the wedding. The
thing that brings the wedding together is
that one dress that your fiancé will cry
after seeing or remains dumb. Most brides
have a challenge trying to pick the right
dress and a number of factors come into
play.
If You're Pear-Shaped
Look for: A skirt that gradually flares out
in an A formation from the natural waist to
the floor, highlighting the narrowness of
the midsection and floating away from the
hips and thighs. (Sturdier fabrics, such as
duchesse satin and taffeta, are especially
effective, since they won't cling.) A spa-
ghetti-strap bodice or a V neckline will
also showcase a more slender upper body.
Keep in mind: A classic A-line silhouette
lends itself to formal weddings, but it can
also be dressed down when made from a
more casual fabric, like eyelet lace or raw-
silk shantung.
Bridal Dress
Complete Guide
If You're Busty
Look for: A dress with a scooped neckline.
It will open up your face and display your
décolletage without showing too much
cleavage. If you love the look of strapless
gowns, choose one that has a slight dip
along the neckline, like a sweetheart,
rather than a style that goes straight
across (which will make your bust appear
even larger and more shelflike). Keep in
mind: Fabric on the bodice that has a
sheen to it (such as organza, satin, or silk)
will add volume and call attention to your
chest. Material that is ruched will have the
same effect.
If You’re Plus-Sized
Look for: An Empire dress with a skirt that
begins just under the bust and flows into a
gradual floor- length A-line. Make sure the
Empire seam does not start on the chest
and that there is no pleating of the fabric,
which is reminiscent of maternity wear.
The dress should play up your shape; if it’s
too loose, it will add pounds. Keep in mind:
Find fabrics like satin that provide struc-
ture, rather than anything too flowy. If you
love the romantic look of airier fabrics,
choose a gown with a stiffer base, then add
an embroidered tulle overlay.
If You’re Apple-Shaped
Look for: A dress that cinches in at the
smallest point on the waistline, then flares
out into a gradual A shape. Opt for a bod-
ice with a lot of texture to it―think ruche
or lace detailing―that will camouflage and
fit snugly, creating a corsetlike effect. The
most slenderizing neckline for you is one
with a deep V, which will draw eyes to-
ward the vertical, not the horizontal. Keep
in mind: Avoid trumpet dress styles, which
emphasize the area where your body is
widest and flare out at the legs and the
knees, where you are most slender.
If You're Tall
Look for: A simple silhouette. The strategy
is to emphasize your natural shape, so
every aspect of the dress―the lower waist-
line, a floor-sweeping hem―needs to re-
flect your longer proportions. If you're
wearing long sleeves, they should go past
the wrist. You don't want to look as if
you've borrowed a gown from someone
shorter than you. Keep in mind: Because
you are statuesque, you'll want to err on
the side of simplicity when it comes to
embellishments. Too many bells and whis-
tles, like ruffles and rosettes, can come off
as cutesy, particularly on a tall person.