So how do you make sure that you look like a Queen and not .. well, not something else!? You listen and watch your body. And I'll tell you how to do that.
We are all shaped differently weather we like it or not. I know, I know? we all want to look like Paris Hilton with those long legs and thin toned arms right? Well, you are not Paris Hilton, so get over it! You are you and that is something very special! Be proud of the way you are.
I am half Swedish and half Scottish. I have long lean muscles like the Swedish girls do, however, I have do have very broad shoulders and muscular thighs from my Scottish ancestry. Now for my Wedding dress I really wanted a mermaid style dress. You know, where it's tight all the way down and flares right there at the knees. Well, as much as my soon to be husband loved every inch of me he had to honestly tell me that it was not the right style for my particular body because of my broad shoulders.
I was angry and insisted it's what all the stars wear and that its beautiful. He agreed that all the stars and famous people wore those, but also reminded me that half of them starve themselves and are stick thin, which I am not, nor every want or will be!
After giving it some thought I found a dress that mimicked the mermaid style dress, but that was a bit more accommodating to my body style. It extenuated the beautiful parts of my body and hit the not so ?up to par parts.?
I know you may think it mean that my husband did that, however, I couldn't be more grateful to him. If I would of chosen the mermaid style because Hollywood always does, I would have been self ?conscious all night and would of just hated the pictures and videos of my Wedding day. Instead, when I look back, I see a glowing Queen that is happy with herself and in love!
So here are some of my suggestions. First, get online and figure out your body style. Are you a pear shape, an orange, and apple, a banana, an hourglass, etc? There are a lot of different names that we call different shapes and sizes, so find your shape!
Once you've found your shape, fall in love with yourself. If you are unhappy with the way you look, others will notice that. So either fall in love with your shape and embrace it, or change it. Work out, tone up, or fill out more, whatever you feel like you need to do to be happy? than do it! It's a good life lesson anyways.
Once you've either learned to love yourself or change something's to make you more happy? then go out Wedding dress shopping.
Pear shapes, make sure you go for tighter on the top and flowy on the bottom making your upper body more defined as your big bottom half is slenderized by the beautiful flowy bottom part of the dress.
Banana shapes, you are the ones that can do mermaid styles in you like. If not, then try and go for things that are tighter all around. Banana shaped being to look very frumpy when the go for bigger dresses.
Oranges, you have a harder time. Wither you are just bigger, or bigger boned, this is a hard shape to work with. But I'll tell you what the best idea for you is. Go with a tight dress! I know, you think that's crazy right, well, here is the kicker? over the dress wear a sheer shall that drapes across your back and is held by your arms and covers that tummy in the front. It allows you not to be so frumpy, but not skin tight where you feel uncomfortable all night. You will be happy with that decision.
All in all, love who you are and make sure not to wear something just cause the stars are. Make yourself feel and look like a Queen!
Gown Malfunction
The thought of slipping or struggling into an ill-fitting wedding dress or tuxedo is everybody's nightmare, worse than fending off Freddy Krueger on Elm Street. Those heavenly wedding dresses and tuxedos you've seen on rows and rows of racks can become disasters if you don't make sure that alterations are carried out to perfection.
This is true if you've hastily ordered a gown on eBay or inherited a wedding gown from your grandmother's heyday. Reputable bridal shops have experienced modistes who will do the alterations and beadwork by hand. Their experience with wedding dresses won't have you ending up with tight chested gowns with tight armholes.
Other bridal dresses disasters including popping buttons, shrunk gowns, improper accessories, inappropriate undergarments, a zipper that won't close, and a tiara that does not look right with the gown. And these are discovered on the wedding day!
Avoiding Gown Disasters
Usually the gown is selected a year or six months before the wedding because several things can happen in-between. It's better to get a gown six months ahead, instead of a year. These helpful tips are products of years of wedding gown disasters handed from one bride to another.
Rules to go by for the perfect wedding gown:
* Don't get pregnant.
* Watch your weight.
* Follow a strict beauty regimen.
When shopping for the gown, don't let your groom, sister, bridesmaids and your mom tag along. Instead, choose one or two friends and your mom to go with to check out the wedding dresses on the rack. You can start the great hunt with a picture or photo cut-out of a wedding gown that has caught your fancy.
Other tips to follow:
* Don't get a gown with a long train if you have no handler. Although it looks romantic and gorgeous, having a long bridal train can be disastrous if you have no handler or someone to attend to the train whenever you move.
* Make sure the gown has the correct hem. During the fitting, bring the shoes with the right height so the hem can be adjusted accordingly.
* Wear the proper brassiere or corset for the perfect fit during the fitting.
* While fitting, choose the right veil, gloves, crinolines, and other wedding accessories at the same shop.
* Choose the right accessories to enhance the look of your gown.
* Fittings should take place 8 weeks before the wedding, and check the zippers and the buttons when the gown is delivered.
* If it can be arranged, have a fitting a week before the wedding.
* Have your bridal photo session and dress rehearsal two days before the wedding.
Remember that the wedding dresses reflect the tastes and personality of the bride, so make your choice, but listen to some comments or advice from the resident designer of the bridal shop. They have something to say to help you avoid those wedding gown disasters.
Wedding dresses make the bride, so do not rush and regret those wedding gown booboos.
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