Choosing the Best Wedding Dress Shape for Plus Size Brides
Photography by Myriam Riand
Embracing Your Curves with Confidence
Your wedding day is one of the most special and memorable occasions in your life. As a plus-size bride, finding the perfect wedding dress that flatters your figure and makes you feel beautiful is essential. Gone are the days when wedding dress options were limited for curvier brides. Today, there is a wide range of stunning and flattering choices available including wedding dresses with sleeves and wedding dresses corset style. This blog aims to guide plus-size brides in choosing the best wedding dress shape that accentuates their curves and boosts their confidence on their big day.
Tips to keep in mind when searching for a plus size custom wedding dress
Embrace Your Body Shape: Every body is unique and beautiful in its own way. Before beginning your dress search, take some time to understand and appreciate your body shape. Whether you have an hourglass figure, apple shape, pear shape, or an inverted triangle shape, there is a perfect dress style out there for you. Embrace your body and focus on highlighting your best features while ensuring you feel comfortable and confident.
A-Line Dresses: One of the most flattering and versatile wedding dress shapes for plus-size brides is the A-line silhouette. This style clinches at the waist and gently flares out, creating a balanced and elongated look. A-line dresses are incredibly forgiving, as they skim over the hips and thighs, while still providing a flattering shape.
Empire Waist Dresses: Empire waist dresses are perfect for plus-size brides who want to accentuate their bust while camouflaging the tummy and hips. This style features a high waistline just below the bust, with a flowing skirt that falls gracefully. Empire waist dresses create a romantic and ethereal look, and they work well for both casual and formal weddings. Consider dresses with empire waists or V-necklines to draw attention to your upper body and create an overall slimming effect.
Consider Front Necklines:
The wedding dress necklines can greatly impact the overall look and feel of a wedding dress. Square necklines, V-necklines even with a small curve or wide rounded necklines are universally flattering for plus-size brides as they elongate the neck and create a slimming effect. Look for styles with structured bodices and sweetheart or off-the-shoulder necklines to enhance your upper body and create a balanced look.
Consider Back & Necklines:
Though we do not see the back of the dress we are wearing ourselves do not let it be forgotten! We have many options from full back, to corset back, and open back with bow ties.
Consider Sleeves:
If you prefer more coverage, we have a variety of statement sleeved wedding dress options to choose from. These styles provide both elegance and modesty while still allowing you to showcase your personal style. We have a wide range of plus size long sleeve wedding dresses with full coverage or semi see through sleeves.
Now let’s look at some of these features combined together.
Airmed - Short Wedding Dress with Sleeves
Meg wearing the Airmed Wedding Dress
Key Features:
Wide and low neckline (back & front)
Waistband under a fitted bust
Flattering sleeves with a cut for extra flow
Flowing high low skirt design
This dress features a fitted bust with a natural jute waistband clinching in the waist a little. From this waist band the skirt of the dress flows gently without any restrictions giving you plenty room to move and dance around. The skirt also features a flirty high low skirt where the front shows off a little leg and of course your beautiful shoes. This is a great design to create a slimming elongated look. The wide round neckline is the same front and back. A wide collar is a great way to accentuate the bust and create an overall slimming effect. This wedding dress also features long sleeves again with the jute band creating a tidy fit on the lower arm and a slit in the sleeve giving this design a touch of elegance.
Eriu - Lace Sleeve Wedding Dress
Meg Le grande wearing the Eriu Dress photography My Myriam Delirium
Key Features:
Square neckline (back & front)
Fitted bust
Flowing skirt
Tie detail at the back
Flowing linen net sleeves
The “Ériu Lace Sleeved Wedding dress" was named after the eponymous matron goddess of Ireland. This dress features a flattering square neckline with a fitted bust and waist. The square neckline continues to the back with flattering details and a delicate cotton bow tie crossing the shoulders while keeping very modest. The skirt is fitted on the waist, tidy on the back for flattering curves but added fabric towards the front for beautiful twirls. The angelic linen net sleeves flow gently with little bow tie details on the arms.
You can view our full collection of custom made wedding dresses here.
Every bride, regardless of size, deserves to feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable on her wedding day. When choosing a wedding dress as a plus-size bride, focus on embracing your body shape, highlighting your best features, and finding a style that makes you feel amazing. From dress shape to neckline and to sleeves, we have something for you!
If you need assistance in creating your dream dress to fit your specific requirements and make you feel beautiful, don't hesitate to reach out to designer Regina Tierney. Her expertise and guidance can help you bring your vision to life and ensure you walk down the aisle with confidence and grace.
