Fitted to Fabulous: Which Wedding Dress Style is So You?

Legacy Bridal Boutique
Oct 16
2 min read

Shopping for your wedding dress can seem like a daunting task for some. Wedding dresses fit so differently than our normal street-wear dresses we get from Target, so how do you know what fit is best for you?

Here at Legacy Bridal Boutique, we believe every bride is unique and her dress should be too! We've created a helpful guide so you can shop for your wedding gown with complete ease.

👗 1. Hourglass Shape

Traits: Defined waist, balanced bust and hips.

Best Silhouettes:

Mermaid and Trumpet gowns accentuate curves beautifully.
Fit-and-flare styles show off your waist while adding drama.

Stylist Tip: Don’t shy away from bold structure—you’ve got the curves, now show them off!

🧵 2. Pear Shape

Traits: Narrower shoulders, fuller hips and thighs.

Best Silhouettes:

A-line dresses skim over the hips and create balance.
Ball gowns are perfect for highlighting your waist.

Stylist Tip: Look for gowns you can drop it low and bust a move in on the dance floor!

💐 3. Busty

Traits: Larger bust, wider shoulders.

Best Silhouettes:

Wide straps help to support a larger chest
Sweetheart necklines follow curves naturally.

Stylist Tip: Look for dresses with structured bodices to give you that secure, held-in feeling all day long-Boning is your BFF.

🌹 4. Petite Brides

Traits: Shorter height (typically under 5'4").

Best Silhouettes:

Sheath and fit-and-flare styles to elongate your figure.
A-line dresses—simple and sleek—create elegance without overwhelm.

Stylist Tip: Say yes to clean lines, and avoid too many layers or large patterns that can shrink your frame.

💎 5. Curvy Brides

Traits: Curvier body types, with a variety of proportions.

Best Silhouettes:

A-line and ball gowns to highlight curves while offering support.
Fit-and-flare to show off your natural shape confidently.

Stylist Tip: Structured fabrics and well-placed seams work magic. Embrace your shape—it’s your superpower!

💖 Trust Your Stylist—They Get It!

While it’s helpful to know what flatters your shape, don’t be afraid to try something unexpected. Some of our favorite bridal moments happen when a stylist pulls a gown her bride never imagined herself in—and it ends up being the one.

Your stylist is trained to see the potential in every silhouette and knows how different gowns fit different bodies off the hanger. So take a deep breath, keep an open mind, and most importantly—have fun with it!

👰 Confidence Is the Perfect Fit

At the end of the day, the “right” dress is the one that makes you feel like the best version of yourself. Whether it hugs your curves, floats like a dream, or sparkles with every step—you’ll know it when you feel it.