How To Make An A-Line Wedding Gown Work For You

   An A-line wedding gown is a type of dress that many brides choose to wear for their big day. The truth is, the A-line wedding gown is flattering on almost any body type, and can work for almost any bride. They hide a multitude of body imperfections, including the spots that most brides hate such as thetummy, butt and hips. Many popular wedding dress designers are sticking to classic A-line weddinggown styles and simply adding other details. Here are some great ways to make you’reA-lineweddingdress more personal and how to use it to express your personal style.

                                                                                 Choose A Strapless A-Line Wedding Gown

Many A-line wedding gowns are strapless, and flatter both thin and plus size brides. If you have great looking shoulders or want to highlight a necklace or a great updo, an A-line strapless gown is definitely the way to go! An A-line strapless gown will not only hide your tummy or hips, it will also draw the eye upwards to the chest and face.

Consider A Drop Waist

If you’re looking to hide tummy troubles with your wedding gown, an A-line is the best choice, however, drop waist A-line wedding gowns are even better for this. A drop waist means that the skirt starts at the hips or slightly lower instead of starting at the actual waist or belly button, giving the bride a longer, leaner look. This helps draw the eye away from the tummy, and actually will help a shorter bride appear taller! A drop waist is flattering for almost any bride, so when you select a gown that is both drop waist and A-line, you’re working to highlight your best aspects while de-emphasizing what you don’t want people to notice as much.

Select A Gown With Intricate Beading Or Lace

An A-line gown can be very simple, or it can be very intricate, depending on the detailing that the designer wants to add to the bodice and skirt. Many brides mistakenly assume that an A-line wedding gown means that you’re going with a more simple look, but that’s not always the case. While you can choose a clean, simple looking A-line gown, you can also choose A-line dresses that are more intricate and detailed. Consider selecting an A-line gown with a heavily beaded bodice, or one with lace detailing if you’re looking for a dress with a lot of “wow.” You’ll get the benefits of a flattering dress style, while still getting the detailing that you’re looking for in a gown.

Choose A Dress With A Full Skirt

An A-line gown will flatter your silhouette, but if you’re looking for a more “princess” style look, select an A-line gown with a fuller skirt. This is a great choice if you like the look of a ball gown but feel like a true ball gown is too formal or overwhelming for the style of your ceremony and reception. An A-line with a fuller skirt will give you the look you want without compromising on the A-line style!

Select Skirts With A Variety Of Fabrics

A-line wedding gowns that have skirts with a variety of fabrics, such as satin and tulle, or lace (or all three!) can provide you with the detailed look you want in a wedding gown, while still keeping your figure lean and long with the A-line cut of the dress. An asymmetrical hem is a bold choice, while some skirts have “pseudo” asymmetrical skirts – an asymmetrical layer of fabric layered over a traditional skirt. If you’re looking for a glamorous look in an A-line gown, a skirt made with a variety of different fabrics (or lots of fun layers) is exactly what you need. However, be aware of long, detailed trains if your skirt is very full and detailed – this can overwhelm you and confuse guests as they’re not sure where to look when they look at you.

No matter what details you choose in your A-line wedding gown, you can be sure that the A-line cut will flatter you nicely on the big day, while also hiding your imperfections and giving you your best overall look!