Brides with broad shoulders and slim waists, hips and legs—think Catherine Zeta-Jones’ fabulous frame—are classic inverted triangle shapes. The key to looking your best on your big day? Choose gowns that help balance out your body frame.
Your silhouette style: Show off your trim waist with an A-line or ball gown silhouette, suggests Cecilia Flores-Barrón, co-owner of Warren Barrón in Dallas. “Fuller skirts balance the shoulders, creating a symmetrical silhouette and focusing on accentuated the waistline,” she says.
Avoid saying yes to dresses that can make you look top heavy, such as a mermaid, sheath or drop waist silhouette.
The best bodice: “Sweetheart necklines create an illusion of the shoulders being more narrow,” says Flores-Barrón. “Avoid tip of shoulder, cap sleeves and full sleeves, which will only accentuate your broad shoulders.”
The right embellishments: To ensure that you don’t draw attention away from features you’d like to play up, such as your slim waist, Flores-Barrón recommends keeping embellishments to a minimum, especially around the neckline.
The most flattering fabrics: Steer clear of dresses made from slinky fabrics, which will cling to the body, and instead opt for full skirts made of silk satin organza, tulle or lace.
Check out our photo gallery of wedding dresses that flatter your shape.GALLERY: Wedding Dresses for Inverted Triangle Body Shapes
