Picking out the dress that flatters you best

For the bride, the wedding dress you pick out needs to not only tick all your boxes, it needs to flatter your body type and make you look as angelic and beautiful as possible. 

So, how does one go about choosing a dress of this nature? Ultimately, you need to choose which feature of yourself that you want to highlight and decide on other aspects of the dress following that.

The importance of choosing a dress that suits your features and body shape

Style features of dresses, like neckline, skirting, sleeves, and colors, can all play a role in highlighting certain aspects of your body that you want to draw attention to.

A cinched waist can enhance oval face features, while an A-line can soften the lines of an angular face. These types of styles can even draw attention away from the lower half of a pear-shaped face and can make it appear more even. 

The color of the dress can be a hit or miss, depending on the undertones of your skin complexion. Picking out the right color can help even out your complexion, illuminate it and relax the features. If you aren’t careful with the color, you may end up dulling your features.

How neckline affects facial features

There are several neckline options that you can choose from that can help with emphasizing your neck, shoulders, and facial area. It can help create a visual balance for your face.

V neck

A v-neck cut starts off at the shoulder and plunges sharply down the chest, creating a V shape. A plunging neckline takes a similar form, but the V is deeper and exposes more of the chest area. A v-neck dress has the ability to make the neckline and face appear slimmer. It is best suited for people who have rounder faces. If you have shoulders on the broader side or a short neck, then this dress will make a difference

Boat neckline

His neckline starts at the top of the shoulder and forms a vertical line across the wearer’s chest. This neckline has the ability to make faces appear wider, which is suitable for people who have wide or oval faces. If you have wide shoulders, you may want to avoid this style of neckline

Sweetheart neckline

This neckline has the ability to soften facial features, which makes it ideal for people with angular faces. This neckline helps create the illusion of curves, enhances the bustline, and balances out the hip area.

Crew necks

Crew necks sit on the collar area of the neck and are rounded in shape. This neckline draws more attention to the facial area and neck. It has the ability to make the face seem rounder and the neck more shorter. It is best for people who have angular faces.

Off the shoulder

As the name suggests, this neckline starts on the upper arm and runs across the chest area. This style adds more width to the body and helps make the face appear longer. This style is more suitable for people who have rounder faces.

Square necklines

As the name suggests, this neckline is formed in the shape of a square. It is suitable for people with round faces who are looking to create some balance for their faces, as it provides some angular edges to it.

Scoop

These necklines help elongate necklines, and the deeper the scoop, the longer it makes the neck look. It is best for people with flatter and angular faces.

 

Thinking about your dress’s silhouette

After picking out the most flattering neckline for your dress, you need to consider the right type of silhouette that will create a more cohesive outfit. Some necklines can create a slimming effect.

How it impacts the upper body

Depending on your upper body, necklines can help balance out your proportions and make you look more evened out during the event. It can create contrast for curves, it can emphasize other areas of the body, and

Body shape

Necklines can also bring balance to the rest of the body, they can add the illusion of width to to shoulders and the waistline if necessary, or it can accentuate shoulders to create more balance in certain body types

Dress style

This relates to aspects like the theme of the wedding, and aesthetics that you are trying to incorporate into the wedding. Your wedding dress fitting into this will create a more cohesive event. For example, if you are having a fairytale wedding, then you would be more suited to having a ballgown dress with a sweetheart or Queen Anne neckline. If you want a dramatic flair, then you would opt for a mermaid silhouette with a V-neckline. An elegant and sophisticated event can be mirrored with an A-line silhouette with a scoop neckline.

Silhouettes to pair with necklines

The options and possibilities of pairing necklines with silhouettes are endless, but there are certain combinations that are perfect matchups.

V-necklines

Due to the plunge of the V neckline, the torso takes on an elongated appearance. The cuts of dress best suited to this would be a mermaid silhouette, an A-line cut, or a sheath dress.

Sweetheart neckline

For this neckline, you want to opt for a dress with a voluminous skirt. Your best options would be a ball gown dress, an A-Line dress, or a fit and flair mermaid-styled silhouette.

Boat neck

A-line dresses will offer this neckline a balanced look with the flair of the skirt, sheath dresses, on the other hand, will create a more column look and more sophistication.

Off the shoulder

By pairing an off-the-shoulder neckline with an A-line silhouette, you get a very sophisticated look, However, when you pair it up with a mermaid silhouette, you will have a piece that emphasizes your curves and creates more of a romantic look. However, if you choose a column dress will provide a more straight look with sharp lines.

Halter

Pairing a halter neckline with an A-line silhouette will balance your entire look quite well. Opting for a sheath silhouette will help accentuate the shoulder area, giving you a sleek finished look. By pairing this neckline with an empire waist dress will draw attention to up and allow for less focus on the high waistline.

Scoop

If using this neckline, you should consider an A-line silhouette that will create a classic and versatile look. If you decide to go for a sheath silhouette you will have a longer torso with a more streamlined appearance. By opting for an empire waist silhouette is complimented by the high waistline and is able to flatter many body types.

Other considerations to bear in mind:

Hair and necklines

You want a hairstyle that complements both the neckline of your dress as well as your facial features. It can help create a more harmonized and balanced look for your big day.

 

• V-neck and plunging necklines are best suited to loose curls or side-swept waves, which will balance the V-shape of the neckline. You can also have a half-up style, which helps balance the shape of the neckline while still keeping your hair off your neckline.

• For a high-neck or a halter dress, you want an updo to help bring attention to the neck and shoulder area. A loose chignon with tendrils that highlight the face can soften the neckline.

• Off-the-shoulder dresses go best with a flowing side-swept hairstyle to create a balanced yet asymmetrical look. You want the hairstyle to expose the shoulder and complement the neckline.

• For a strapless dress, you want to go for an updo to help emphasize the shoulders and collarbones. You can also go for something voluminous, like loose waves or big bouncy curls.

Procedures to Enhance Your Facial Appearance

If you are looking for a procedure to enhance your face, there are several that you can consider, there are both surgical and non-surgical options that you should start several months ahead of your wedding day.

 

• Injectable procedures, which are popular in Floridian clinics like Botox and Dermal fillers need to be done about 2 months ahead of your wedding.

• Skin treatments like microneedling, chemical peels, hydrafacials, and laser treatments are popular in Los Angeles and need to be started months ahead of the wedding to ensure that your skin is in great condition for the big day

• Laser hair removal needs to start about 6 months ahead to achieve optimal results, there are many clinics all over the country that will provide great results. Make sure to review the clinic before you make an appointment.

• Depending on the dental work you want to get done, you are better off going to a cosmetic dentist in an area like Miami and Beverly Hills, where specialists provide specialized treatments like Invisalign, teeth whitening, and veneers. You need to be prepared about four months ahead to ensure that you are ready for the big day.

• Brides who are keen on having major surgical cosmetic procedures like rhinoplasty, facelift, or liposuction, need to prepare 6 months in advance to ensure that the healing period is being observed

TIP: Always consult with a licensed specialist and conduct patch tests to ensure that you recover and achieve your desired results without any complications.

Leading a Healthy lifestyle

You want to focus on nutrition and hydration months in advance. Avoid crash diets or living with extreme restrictions. Rather start well in advance and make better and healthier choices like eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Drink plenty of water daily as well.

Exercise regularly for about 30 minutes a day to not only improve your physical health but to enhance your mood as well. Make sure to choose an activity that you really enjoy, like dancing or yoga, to keep your body moving. Be sure to get enough sleep and avoid screens before bed to get a restful night’s rest. 

Often overlooked is maintaining your stress levels and prioritizing your mental health during this busy time. Make sure to fit in time for self-care and prioritize your time to relax. Make time to meditate and be mindful of what makes you feel stressed. Most importantly, you need to set realistic goals and be willing to compromise on certain wedding details.

Summary

Choosing a wedding dress is not an easy task for the bride. This dress will be immortalized in your history, and you will want it to be perfect. To pick the right dress that makes all your fairytale dreams come true requires working in tandem with your natural features, so that they highlight the best of you. One of the factors that you need to consider include the various necklines you can choose from, as they can bring attention to your smile and neck, while drawing attention away from shoulders or waistline. This neckline can further influence the silhouette of your dress. The best part is multiple necklines work in tandem with different silhouettes, which will result in you looking like an absolute dream on your big day.