Choosing the right dress in which you will outshine your friends is not an easy task, regardless of your body type, but plus size girls can find it especially difficult to find the right style. Don't despair! The ideal of female beauty has changed dramatically over the past centuries., and the thin, tall fashion models popular today would not have aroused any enthusiasm in the time of Rubens or in Ancient Rus'. This means you can look your best with any volume, the main thing is to choose the right style, emphasizing the advantages and hiding the disadvantages.
Ideal styles for a woman's figure
Excess weight is distributed differently throughout a woman's body, so you need to take into account your body type , and also remember the common problems for plus-size girls:
- voluminous belly;
- rollers on the sides and back;
- full hands;
- cellulite.
A curvaceous figure also has its own advantages - an impressive bust and hips, which should attract attention. In addition, you personally may have beautiful legs or shoulders - they should not be hidden either. The main thing is to equalize the proportions, and then any figure will look good:
- The apple body type has a very wide waist and equally large hips and bust. The Empire style is most suitable for such beauties and – provided you have slender legs – you can try on shortened models;
- For “rectangles” (those with a not too pronounced waist), a corset or sheath dress will help – they will add femininity and the necessary seductive curves to the image;
- “Pear” (young ladies whose chic hips exceed the volume of their bust) will suit the A-line silhouette well. He will switch attention from the too massive bottom to the beautiful neckline;
- “Hourglass” is a figure with approximately the same size hips and bust with a pronounced waist. Such brides are very lucky: with shapewear they can afford many different styles, but sheath dresses and mermaid tails look especially good;
- "Inverted Triangle". For young ladies whose shoulders are wider than their hips, a high-waisted silhouette that widens downward comes to the rescue. To prevent your shoulders from appearing too massive, it is better to choose a sharp V-neck and wide straps.
If you are short, you should take a closer look at dresses just below the knee. Tall brides can afford a train and vary the length of the skirt - it all depends solely on the desire and attractiveness of the legs. If you have something to brag about, why not?
For women with wide and full shoulders, it is better to choose a dress with a closed top and a sharp V-neck.
With a long neck, a high collar is also acceptable. On the contrary, if you have narrow shoulders and a short neck, we recommend taking a closer look at the boat neckline. Important! Fat brides should be careful with horizontal folds, they visually expand the figure, but diagonal and vertical lines, including contrasting color inserts, are your friends and helpers.
It’s also better to avoid a bustier dress, which simultaneously reveals your arms and shoulders, and plump ones , unless you have a slender top and imperfections have accumulated exclusively in the area of the waist and hips.
The idea of buying a dress a couple sizes too small and going on a starvation diet is dangerous. The already nervous time of organizing a celebration will require a lot of physical and moral strength from you, in addition, you may not have time to lose the required number of kilograms. Sewing a dress is much easier and cheaper than enlarging it, so we advise you to choose an outfit according to size.
No parts of the outfit should cut too much into the body. Firstly, you will be uncomfortable, but you will be in a wedding dress all day. Secondly, the fat fold over tight-fitting tissue looks extremely sloppy. It does not hide, but, on the contrary, emphasizes excess weight. Straps, if any, must also be wide.
If salon catalogs are full of extremely thin models, on which any style fits differently than on you, we advise you to pay attention to the portfolios of good wedding photographers. Among the photographs there will definitely be brides with similar proportions, and using their example it is much easier to see what suits and does not suit your body type, and then make a choice.
What are the “cons”
The paradox is that many girls dream of big breasts, but the owners of such beauty cannot always agree with them, because:
- If you don’t know the main rules for choosing a suitable model, you can turn into a shapeless image that, apart from a smile associated with the absurdity of the appearance, will not cause anything else.
- Heaviness on the spine, which prevents you from fully enjoying the atmosphere of any important event, hinders movement and provokes rapid fatigue.
Oddly enough, the most important problem is choosing the right bra or, if it is a wedding dress, a corset that will emphasize this advantage and not turn it into a disadvantage with bulging shapes that do not fit into the bodice.
Which bra is better to choose and what you should pay attention to first, watch the video. By the way, the tips presented in it are relevant for any cases:
Textile
Brides with curvy figures are best suited for matte materials , both dense and flowing - chiffon, crepe, medium-sized lace.
What you should avoid are shiny fabrics such as satin, organza, taffeta. They greatly expand the silhouette and make it massive. You should not use thin knitwear, which is too tight and also shows through in the most unexpected places.
The fabric that hides the most problematic areas must be quite dense , because a fat fold peeking out from under the delicate embroidery is not at all what you want to notice in the photographs after the celebration.
A-line
Already from the name it becomes obvious that a dress of this style looks like the letter A. That is, the top is tight-fitting, but the bottom widens. There are no frills or folds, so as not to spoil the beauty, elegance and sophistication of the image.
The main advantages include:
- The main advantage of the style is its ability to give girls sophistication, even if the figure has certain flaws.
- The style is universal because it hides excess fat and, due to the vertical seams, makes the girl slimmer and taller.
- The A-line silhouette allows you to emphasize your waist, even if there isn’t much of it. At the same time, the breasts are tightened and visually enlarged. For those with a small bust, this is a very important plus.
- The A-silhouette is varied due to different finishes and cut options.
- It goes with a lot of accessories, various boleros, capes, jackets, all kinds of shoes and so on.
Obviously, this style is and will continue to be very popular among brides. After all, an outfit allows you to hide flaws, emphasize obvious advantages, visually reduce something, and, on the contrary, make something bigger and more magnificent.
Color
Does white always make you look fat? Not at all necessary. It depends on the type of fabric, cut and accessories, so plump brides, depending on their preferences, can choose either snow-white or more delicate pastel shades. Overweight ladies should pay attention to cool shades ; they, like dark ones, visually reduce volume.
We must not forget about the color type:
- For those with fair skin and dark hair, snow-white, silver-gray, and cool pink are suitable;
- Red-haired ladies with dark eyes will look wonderful in shades of ivory or champagne, cream and, if you want to add color, lilac;
- “Cold” gray-eyed blondes look great in shades of gray. A blue wedding dress will suit them perfectly;
- Dark brunettes can afford creamy shades, as well as red and gold;
- Brown-haired women with gray eyes will look wonderful at an outfit in greenish, plum and milky tones.
Red is the color of passion and courage, gaining more and more popularity; it is better to choose a darker and cooler undertone.
Burgundy dresses look interesting - dark and visually reducing volume. A black wedding dress is suitable for a very brave girl who is not afraid to challenge public opinion. This outfit is very slimming and looks elegant. It is extremely unusual, and you will definitely be remembered as a girl with extraordinary taste.
Advice! If you prefer something brighter, then overweight girls are better off choosing cool, clean shades. Blue, turquoise, purple, green will make you stand out from the crowd of snow-white brides and emphasize your taste and extravagance.
If you want an unexpected color, but you are not ready to radically deviate from the traditional bride’s costume, then dresses with colored inserts will come to the rescue. Vertical or diagonal bright splashes will only make you look slimmer and also liven up your look.
Festive costume
If you choose a women's suit wisely, it will look impressive. It is preferable to wear a tuxedo or jacket in combination with trousers with creases. Moreover, their cut can be straight or tapered. Another option is a suit with a skirt and a fitted jacket silhouette. For informal ceremonies, you can wear a jacket in tandem with culottes.
To ensure that the image does not resemble an office style, it is important to choose the right color scheme. In addition to classic black and white, sets made in bright or delicate shades will look beautiful. One of the current tones is sand.
It is important that the models are in monochrome. It is better to choose a minimalist cut and focus on the waistline. The main thing in this image is the color. To add a feminine touch, you can choose a hairstyle with your hair down. The most festive combination is considered to be red and white.
Length
There are no restrictions for tall young ladies, the main rule is to open what you want to open. Fat legs but beautiful ankles? Let the elegant shoes peek out playfully from under the dress. Are your legs proportional and are you proud of them? A midskirt is your option.
Long
A long dress is a classic, perfect for plus-size girls. The main thing is to avoid overly full skirts , as they will overload the image. At the same time, if you can boast of beautiful legs, then it is quite acceptable to choose slightly shorter models.
Short
Plus-size ladies should still avoid ultraminis, but the length just below the knee is a great option. It’s also worth taking a closer look at cascading skirts. They will allow you to reveal beautiful legs, but will not weigh down your bottom; in addition, they will create additional vertical lines that narrow your figure.
It is better for short brides to choose shortened models and high heels , so they will look taller. If, even if you are of modest height, you still want a floor-length dress, then a flowing silhouette and a V-neck will come to the rescue.
The main task, and which cutout is better
A prerequisite for having a large bust is an emphasis on the waist.
Regardless of whether it is:
- a belt of medium width, possibly shiny, beaded;
- correctly tightening corset (without extremes).
The shape of the neckline causes great resonance. But here you need to decide for yourself whether you want to emphasize your advantages or hide them in order to look more chaste and sophisticated in the ala-vintage style.
Most suitable:
- V-shaped (medium depth);
- "caret";
- “boat”, but not shallow (under the collar), but falling slightly down to the shoulders;
- “heart” is an ideal option, created as if especially for owners of a large luxurious bust;
- if it is U-shaped, then under no circumstances is it under the throat.
Which models are suitable for curvy brides - photos, tips
Corset, A-line and trapeze
A corset in size is a good option for curvy figures. It will allow you to slightly reduce your waist and emphasize a chic bust with a delicate shoulder line.
The main thing to remember when choosing such a dress is that you are not in the eighteenth century, and fainting at a wedding is not at all in trend. This means that you should not tighten too much - you will have to move and talk a lot, and for this it is better to feel comfortable and breathe deeply , and a visually over-tightened top does not look very nice. It is better to purchase a corset with some extra space for tightening: it will look much better.
A-line, one-piece dresses that flare out at the bottom are the best friend for girls with a pear-shaped figure. The open top draws attention to the beautiful neckline, the loose skirt emphasizes the waist and hides the stomach and hips.
It is better to choose models with sleeves or wide straps , but if you have rather graceful shoulders, you can swing at a bustier or sweetheart neckline.
Empire and Greek style
The main salvation for pregnant brides, as well as those with an “apple” figure. The gentle, romantic cut of the empire line dress, reminiscent of Natasha Rostova, will shift the emphasis to the chest and face, hiding all the extra roundness below.
The skirt can be either long, floor-length, or short, or asymmetrical, short in front and falling in soft folds at the back.
A Greek-style dress allows you to skillfully drape whatever you want to hide, so you can easily turn into a real ancient goddess. In addition, pleating will help - vertical folds stretch the figure and make it narrower and taller.
Mermaid's tail
It is believed that this style is suitable only for girls with model appearance, but this is not so. If you have an hourglass figure and are tall, then this option is quite accessible to you. The mermaid silhouette gives any bride a flair of mystery and aristocracy. In this figure-fitting dress you will look luxurious.
Advice! The extension of the skirt should start from the middle of the thigh. But you should avoid a fishtail from the knee: in this model, the hips appear much wider.
Under this model, you should wear shapewear so that no folds disturb the harmony of the silhouette. If your hips are still larger than your breasts, a push-up bra will come to the rescue.
Simple sheath dresses
One of the most classic and elegant styles, emphasizing the impeccable taste of the bride who chose it. This model is good for plump girls with a rectangle body type, but other plump girls may also like it and fit their figure.
If there are no problems with your ankles and feet, then it is better to choose a length just below the knee. This way your image will seem most proportional and harmonious.
A variety of decor is allowed in the “case”, but remember the dangers of sparkles, horizontal lines and an abundance of large accessories - all this inevitably makes you look fat.
With a train
The train is the very element of the outfit that will turn you into a real queen. It looks best on tall brides, however, short ones, if they do not have too massive hips, can afford this regal accessory. The train can be made from the same fabric as the main dress, or from a more airy one (chiffon, lace, etc.).
The main disadvantage of this style is its dependence on weather conditions. After all, the fabric will slide along the ground in any case, which means dirt, snow and dust can ruin it. In addition, those around you, and the bride herself, must watch very carefully where they are stepping, so as not to accidentally tear the delicate fabric.
Dancing with a train is also difficult, but detachable accessories in the form of a bustle will come to the rescue. In this case, you can remove the train during walks and return it to its place during the most solemn moments of the ceremony and during a photo shoot.
Lace
Curvy beauties should not choose entirely lace outfits. They visually increase volume. However, individual openwork elements will not only not spoil, but will also decorate your dress, especially if you use diagonal and vertical lines that narrow the silhouette.
It is better to choose medium-sized lace; too small or large a pattern will increase the volume. Openwork inserts look especially beautiful if you cover your back, shoulders or neckline with them.
It is worth paying attention to lace in a contrasting color - gold, red or even black. A bright accent, if there is one, will enliven any image and help distract attention from imperfections.
With sleeves
Idea! If you fundamentally do not want a dress with sleeves, then a bolero, shawl or elegant jacket will come to the rescue. These things will come in handy if you want to attend a wedding ceremony that does not allow the bride to bare her shoulders and arms.
Many young ladies prefer a sleeveless wedding dress, but this clever detail of the costume helps to correct many imperfections in the figure and looks chic.
Puffed sleeves or short wings are not the best option. They make the shoulders much wider. Straight translucent sleeves made of chiffon or lace or “bells” made of flowing fabric that widen from the shoulder are much better suited for plump beauties.
Models of dresses with long sleeves and at the same time open shoulders and a deep neckline look very gentle. This style, at the same time romantic and flirty, will distract attention from any excesses in the waist area.
Sleeves or straps
A wedding dress can be made with open shoulders or have sleeves. The main thing is to choose the right style of sleeves and straps.
If the bride wants an open dress, then dresses with thin straps or an asymmetrical strap on one shoulder will suit her. You can also choose a dress with completely open shoulders, if this part of the body does not cause any complaints.
If your shoulders are plump or, conversely, too bony, then it is better to purchase a closed outfit. Dresses with short narrow sleeves or batwing sleeves look great on shorter brides. If your shoulders are much narrower than your hips, then outfits with voluminous shoulders would be the best option. For example, with puff sleeves or multi-layer wings.
Tips for choosing a plus size dress
- Do not get carried away with lush and large details - flounces, ribbons, bows. In large quantities they will cause irreparable damage to the image. At the same time, a single large bow can be a fresh solution that will add zest to the outfit;
- Avoid full skirts and crinolines;
- We choose vertical and diagonal lines in the decor and seams and abandon the horizontal ones;
- Heeled pumps will not only make you taller, but will also elongate your legs and overall silhouette;
- The dress should not only suit you, but also like it, because it’s your day!
Ballroom
Such dresses are usually called traditional or classic. This is because most brides have been choosing them for a huge period of time. They fit perfectly into a classic wedding ceremony, suit many girls, and create a fabulous image. Plus, the ballroom style is easy to find - almost every wedding salon offers a wide range.
The cut is not particularly complicated, because on top there is a corset that fits the body, and below there are very, very fluffy skirts of different designs.
However, there are certain nuances in choosing a ballroom style for a wedding:
- They are best suited for girls of tall and medium height, but on small brides they can look too massive and bulky;
- Fits perfectly on those with large breasts. After all, a corset can favorably emphasize the sophistication of the bust shape, tighten the waist, and create a feminine image;
- If your breasts are small, it is better to avoid the ballroom style. This is because a fluffy skirt will visually make it even smaller. However, you can complement the corset with flounces, thereby the breasts will look advantageous;
- This style helps to highlight the waist for those whose waist is not clearly defined. However, this effect can be achieved only under one condition - the breasts must be medium or large.
