How to choose a style to suit your body type

Whatever your body type is, check out our guide to creating a balanced look on your wedding day...

Top Heavy

To balance the lower half you need to divert the eye downward towards the rest of your body.

do

• slender bottoms and skirts for a slim silhouette.
• a deep V neckline will have the effect of breaking up a large front and bringing more attention to your neck and collarbone.
• off the shoulder is a romantic alternative to strapless styles and is particularly good for disguising heavier upper arms.
• use simple detailing on the bodice or choli to avoid making it a bigger feature than it is.
• glamorous saris in silks a la Madhuri Dixit
• wearing salwar kameez with the dupatta across the chest.

don’t

• wide belts will cut you in half visually and over-emphasize your chest area.
• halter necks and sleeveless tops will make your chest look like hills in a valley.
• fussy corsets and tops will invariably make you look frumpy

Tall and Thin

You only need to look at the top models to see that this shape looks great in most styles, but you may need to make a bit of an effort to create a curvy and feminine look.

do

• strapless tops enhance the neck and shoulders area and looks best on women who have well defined necks, collar bones and arms. Combine with extravagant jewellery.
• delicate detailed embroidery and soft shades create a more feminine look.
• classy, simple styles with soft, clingy vertical lines are great on this shape.

don’t

• long waists will only make the body look longer.
• high heels are best avoided, especially if the groom is shorter than you.

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