If You're Apple-Shaped
Women with the apple shape can fit into two categories: round body types or wide at the top that taper down to a slimmer bottom. The rounder apples may carry extra weight in their stomach area. If you are this type and are a bit fuller in the waist, stick to wedding dresses that will give the illusion of a smaller waist-line:
Textured bodices will camouflage imperfections around the waist so that your stomach area doesn't catch the eye.
Embellished designs with strategic beading will make your waist appear smaller.
The other type of apple-shaped women tends to have broader shoulders, larger busts, and a wide waist. Because these types have narrow hips in relation to their shoulder size, a dress that cinches in at the smallest point of the waistline should complement their body type.
Top Tip: Both apple types will benefit from a deep V-neckline dress, which creates a vertical line drawing eyes towards the slender line of your body. A dress with an A-line or empire waist that gently falls away from the body is also ideal. Avoid trumpet styled dresses, as these call attention to the widest area of your body.
Hourglass Body Tips
If you possess a curvaceous body with large shoulders and bust, narrow waist, and wide hips in proper proportion -- you have the most balanced body type. Curvy figures with a balanced bust and hips will do best finding a dress that accentuates the small waist, making the most of your feminine curves.
Choose styles such as:
Mermaid fit gowns, corset styled dresses, fuller skirts and trumpet styled gowns that fit the body and flare out below hips. Sweetheart or scoop necklines work beautifully, as do strapless gowns with fitted waists.
Top Tip: Stick with styles that accentuate the waist and those with fuller skirts.