Star Struck

Have you ever wanted to be a celebrity for the day?

Well, your wedding is your chance!

Choosing styles that have drama and accentuate your body will send you to the red carpet in no time.  Think of your wedding as your personal fashion show with the aisle as your runway.  Strutting your stuff in a fabulous, jaw dropping gown will send guests home with lots to talk about!  Not only will you feel like a celebrity, but you’re gown will make a statement that will last a lifetime.  Top celebrities all have different bodies and whether they’re a size 2 or 16, the way they dress sheds the pounds.  Some of the fuller celebs such as Drew Barrymore and Tyra Banks know that with their curves they need to stay away from detailing around the waist. 

Bridal gowns that would compliment these women would have detailed tops and corset bodices, or an empire waist.  You would never see Tyra in a puffy gown because she knows all too well that more fabric equals more layers and pounds. 

Having a wider bottom may also seem impossible to dress, but Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce know better.  To dress a body like this, the gown should flare away from the body from an A-Line structure so that those voluptuous hips are secure.  Having a dramatic neckline such as a scooped or plunging V-neck will emphasize the upper body and draw all of the attention towards the face.  Having more embellishments near the face will balance your lower half. Although we all love losing the weight and having those beach bums, being tall and slender is sometimes very difficult to dress, ask Gwyneth Paltrow or Cameron Diaz.  Being thin isn’t everything, knowing what to wear is the real challenge.  Playing up the best parts of the body is key.  Focusing on necklines and back structure will leave it all up to the imagination.  Choosing gowns that have spaghetti straps and dropped waists will draw attention to the upper half yet also show off the curves that you do have.  The Mermaid Cut may also be ideal for this body type because it will give the appearance of a curvier figure.  Accenting the waist by adding belts or bows will create a great curvy shape. 

The hourglass shape is usually the most common.  Having some junk in the trunk but also some weight on top leaves many brides puzzled on how they will get any dress to fit.

 A lot of brides get discouraged when they have to go up a size just to fit their upper or lower half, but honey, you’ve got nothing to worry about.

 Jessica Simpson and Scarlett Johansson know the struggles us ladies face, but that doesn’t stop them from their red carpet appearances, and it definitely won’t stop you from having the wedding and dress of your dreams.  Some tips for styling this body type in bridal wear would be to flaunt your bust and waist.  Don’t try to hide your curves, let them out for the world to see.  Halter tops can be a great look for large chested women and give you the security you need.  If you’re feeling bold  then a scooped neckline or butterfly cut (creasing down the front or a long design) will not only give height, but show that you’re proud of what you’ve got!