Wedding is truly one of the most important days for both the bride and the groom. For the bride, it just gets a little overwhelming, as all eyes are constantly fixed on her. While she has all the attention, it becomes quite important to look drop-dead-gorgeous and for that, the bride needs to dress up beautifully in her wedding attire.
The idea of getting a perfect wedding dress for herself is a dream of every bride-to-be. While the idea itself may appear like a cakewalk to many, the truth is that it involves lots of brainstorming, stalking celebrities, going on several shopping sprees, and many more such crazy tasks to finally get that ‘One Perfect’ bridal outfit.
While colours, designs, trends do play an important role in making the choice, we also feel that your body-type should also be considered while you’re on a hunt for your bridal dress. Plumping for an outfit that compliments your body type can literally be a win-win situation for the bride-to-be. For an awe-inspiring bridal ensemble, we have curated a silhouette guide that can assist you in making the right choice. From hour-glass to inverted triangle and more, we have covered it all for all you beautiful women. Keep scrolling to explore more about it.
Pear-shaped body
If you are someone who has wider hips and thighs with a perfectly defined waistline, then you have a pear-shaped body type. In such body-type, the upper portion of the body is lighter than the lower portion.
You should ideally pick bridal attire that can draw all the attention to your waistline and upper body. A-line lehengas are truly meant for you as they can give an illusion of a slimmer lower body while perfectly highlighting your waist. Off-shoulder or boat-shaped blouses can highlight your gorgeous neckline and will help you in creating a wow-worthy entrance.
Inverted Triangle
Women with inverted triangle body types have broad shoulders and heavier busts while the lower part of the body is lighter. While picking your bridal outfit, just ensure to opt for the one that can bring all the attention to the lower segment of your body. A perfectly embellished flared skirt-like lehenga would make you look stunning on your big day. Since we adore you from the core of our hearts, we’d love to share another pro tip with you. Try to drape the dupatta in such a way that it creates an illusion of narrow shoulders. Avoid heavily embellished cholis, as they might make your bust look bulky.
Ruler/Straight
If your shoulders, waist, and hips are of the same width then you have a straight or ruler body-type. Your appearance is sleek and while choosing your bridal wear you should look for an outfit that can add an illusion of curves without making you look bulky. Your main motto should be looking for outfits that can make you appear curvy. Heavily embellished lehengas with a sweetheart- neck blouse design will emphasize your curves and draw attention to your waist. If you love experimenting, then you can also grab a stunning cape or a bohemian jacket with beads and stones to add up to the oomph factor of your outfit.
Apple / Round
If you’re someone with a heavier upper and lower body with a less defined waistline, then you have an apple body type. While deciding your bridal outfit, make sure you plump for something that can make your waist look thinner. High-waist lehengas can make you look stunning. For blouse styles, we’d suggest going for peplum blouses that can make you look curvy. We also feel that the trendy Mermaid lehenga is meant for you as it can define your waistline and highlight your curves making you look gorgeous on your D-day. To draw all eyes upward, you can also customize your neckline with embellishments and can wear accessories like Rani Haar or even an elegant Polki necklace, which can amplify the look of your bridal outfit.
Hourglass
A well-defined waist with a curvy upper and lower body are the key features of an hour-glass body type. In such body type, the width of your hips is equal to that of your bust. If you’re someone who has an hourglass body type, then we would suggest you choose a glamorous fishtail lehenga with great detailing and wear a short blouse along with it. This outfit will accentuate and curves and you will look jaw-droppingly amazing on your D-day. For your blouse, opt for the one, which highlights your feminine neckline. If you ask us, we would suggest halter neck blouses as they can enhance your overall look.
Diamond
If your hips are broader than your shoulder and you have a narrow bust & a heavier waistline, then you have a diamond body type. In this body type, you may carry a little extra weight on your thighs and you have a lighter upper body. While picking your bridal outfit, you can experiment with various blouse styles that can bring all the attention to your neckline. Heavily embellished bridal lehengas can also be your go-to-option as it will enhance your waistline. Accessorize your outfit with a gorgeous Kundan necklace or Gold-toned antique necklace.
We hope we could help you a tad bit with our suggestions. Now Dulhaniyaas, all you gotta do is find your perfect bridal outfit and don it like a boss!
Pro tip: Add a dash of confidence and wear your mesmerizing smile and we bet you’ll rock the show and make every head turn.