Choose a dress based on your body shape

Pear-shaped body (wide hips, small bust)

Best styles: A-line skirts, high waist, off-the-shoulder

Fabrics: flowing chiffon, tulle

Tip: accentuate your upper body with embellishments or statement necklines.

Apple-shaped body (fuller waist)

Best styles: high waist, plunging neckline, flowing skirts

Fabrics: structured satin, stretch knit

Tip: cinch in the waist to create vertical lines and elongate the figure.

Petite body (shorter stature)

Best styles: sheath dresses, high-low skirts, short dresses

Fabrics: light fabrics like silk or crepe

Tip: avoid too many details. Go for clean, sleek cuts to elongate the look.

Athletic body (straight, muscular)

Best styles: mermaid skirts, backless tops, asymmetrical cuts

Fabrics: satin, velvet, sequins

Tip: add curves with ruching, ruffles, or bold prints.

Hourglass (balanced hips and bust, cinched waist)

Best styles: mermaid skirts, fit-and-flare skirts, corset tops

Fabrics: anything stretchy and contoured

Tip: accentuate your waist with a fitted silhouette.

Choose a gown that matches your style

Style and description

| Classic | Satin ball gown, sweetheart neckline, classic cut

| Romantic Like a Baroque court, flowing lace, floral appliqués, pastel tones

| Bold/edgy | Sequins, deep slits, black or jewel tones

| Trendy | Cutouts, corsets, high slits, gloves

| Bohemian Like a Moroccan courtyard, flowing fabrics, earth tones, floral crowns

| Glam Like an Art Deco skyscraper Sparkling sequin beads, metallics, bodycon, open back