You're getting married! And as a mother-to-be, you picked the perfecttime to tie the knot. The selection of maternity wedding dresses todayis truly mind-boggling.
How can you sort through all the different styles and find what'sright for you? How can the pregnant bride show her fertile figure at itsbest?
Five things you should know before shopping for that dream dress:
Find a Slim Silhouette
Yes, you've gained some weight. But tent-like maternity dresses willonly make you look shapeless. And you don't want that on your weddingday.
The two best silhouettes for the expecting bride? Sheathe-stylewedding dresses and A-lines. Sheathes work best for the early stages ofpregnancy. A-lines look good on everyone.
Pull the Eye Upward
Think embroidered bodices. Plunging or off the shoulder necklines.Sequins.
Keep it Simple
Just say no to shiny fabric, bows, or rosettes below the bustline.The key is to get the eye to flow right over your belly.
Longer lengths are dramatic and slimming.
Keep it Soft
Find a soft fabric that follows your curves without adding bulk.Think silk, organza, georgette. But make sure it isn’t shapeless.
Look in the maternity section for wedding dresses with Princess seamsor darts.
Accentuate Your Waist
Yes you still have one. It just moved to the point directly belowyour breasts. This is the narrowest point on you - make it the mostfitted part of your wedding dress.
Empire waists are particularly flattering.
You might have to shop for your wedding dress in the maternity section, but thatdoesn’t mean you can’t look gorgeous. This is your wedding we’re talkingabout. You have the right to look fabulous. Follow the guidelinesabove, and you’ll find the perfect dress to wear on your perfect day.