Professional Tips on Purchasing Your Bridal Wear
His & Hers Wear And Bridal wants to make sure you have the best experience when it comes to picking out that perfect dress. We have worked in the industry for many years and can offer honest and reliable tips, including:
- Order your wedding gown 6 to 8 months before your wedding
- Order your bridesmaids dresses 4 to 5 months before your wedding
- If you don’t have enough time to order your wedding gown, ask your bridal consultant if you can purchase the floor sample – this route can also save you some money
- When you are shopping for a wedding gown, bring your mom and/or one or two friends whose opinions you value – too many opinions can get confusing and frustrating
The Wedding Gown for Your Body Type
Please take a moment to glance at the chart below for tips on what type of dresses best fit your body shape:
| BODY SHAPE | NEED TO | DREAM DRESS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE SHAPE | • Curvy • Top heavy • Full bust • Round midsection |  | Down play roundness and balance the upper and lower part of the body. | • Empire waistline • Ball gown • Drop waist above hips • A-line • Ruching • Straps, halter & strapless with sweetheart neckline |
| PEAR SHAPE | • Bottom heavy • Full hips & thighs • Slender upper body |  | Balance between upper and lower body. | • A-line gown • Sweetheart or a V neckline • Ball gown • Ruching • Necklace at the collar bone (keeps emphasis on upper body) |
| INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE | • Wider shoulder than hips |  | Balance between shoulders and hips. | • Sweetheart or a modified sweetheart neckline • Ruching • A-line skirt • Ball gown • Drop waist |
| TALL & THIN | • Long lean limbs • Small bust • Narrow hips • Narrow waist |  | Create an illusion of curves. | • Sleek sheath with a cinched waist • Ruffles • Strapless • Straps • Coloured sash with some beading • Drop waist |
| PETITE | • Shorter stature |  | Create length. | • Mermaid with a small train • Cocktail length • A-line • No ball gowns • Sheath dress • No drop waist |
| HOUR GLASS SHAPE | • Shoulders and bust are the same width as the hips |  | Show your proportionate shape. | • Mermaid dress • A-line • Ball gown • Drop waist • Anything you desire! |
| RECTANGULAR SHAPE | • No defined waist • Small bust • Shoulders and hips have similar widths • No curves |  | Create a waistline. | • Empire waist • A-line • Ruching • Coloured beaded sash • Ball gown |
Need more advice on your wedding gown or bridesmaids dresses? Then please do not hesitate to contact us.
