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Show Off Your AssetsHow to pick a gown that puts your best parts on display.Okay, quit your body-bashing. Aren't there a few parts of your physique that look fantastic? Are you arms totally taut? Is your back view simply beautiful? Or is your whole lower half lanky and lean? If you answered yes to any of these, congratulations! And don't be shy about sporting a wedding dress that makes the most of your formidable figure. Here's how to flaunt...
Toned armsFor some a great body is a gift from God. Unfortunately, most of us have to work our tails off for the perfect physique-which is all the more reason to show it off.
Defined arms are one of the easiest body parts to spotlight. Janine Posa, a custom-gown designer and founder of JP Couture, says, "A girl with toned arms can wear anything, but I wouldn't recommend sleeves." For the daring, Cathy Weiss of Priscilla of Boston suggests strapless gowns, which is a current trend that highlights definition in both arms and shoulders. A halter-style bodice also makes the most of a sleek upper body, as do spaghetti straps and deep v-necks with wide-set straps.
Lean backFor those who know they look best from behind, showing a little skin or choosing a gown with intricate details on the rear will cause the eye to wander to your best feature-your back. Again, halter or strapless gowns are appealing options. Posa says, "If someone has a great back and wants to accentuate it, I would bring the neckline up higher and have the back plunge really low." And adding some ornamentation, like flowers or beading, to the little material that does cover your back will make it look even more spectacular. This style of gown also puts a long, Gwyneth Paltrow-esque neck on display. Posa explains, "Thin straps, a slight scoop neckline, with a drop back and hair up makes the neck look that much longer and more graceful and feminine."
Small lower-bodyWhile most gowns hide the lower body, sheaths and slip dresses cause the eye to wander directly to shapely legs, trim hips and small waists. Silk charmeuse, a crepe-backed fabric with a satin face, feels amazing but is avoided by most brides-to-be because it's clingy. Posa suggests a sheath of this material with an overlay of delicate embroidery. Weiss also recommends gowns with a cummerbund and basque waist to highlight a slender midriff. And hey, there's no law that says you can't wear a mini! |
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