wedding dresses

Why is it that most (not all), but most brides feel the need to wear a really big ball gown that is sooo unflattering on them?  The wrong silhouette on the wrong body type.  Must you wear a long gown that swallows you up and wraps itself around you so you can't walk? Must it be a ball gown that's wearing you instead of vice versa? Must it be 10 miles long? I understand the bride wants to stand out and look beautiful and wear a dress that you probably won't ever get to wear, but honestly, in this day in age you can stand out and look great without sacrificing your personal style! If you're short, that marshmallow ball gown ain't gonna look so hot on you~ Case in point, know your body type, know what silhouette suits you best and stick with it.  I find that the best way to get to know your body and find the best silhouette is to shop around first.  1) Go to all the wedding boutiques you can and try on as many different silhouettes as possible. Don't feel guilty trying on soo many dresses because most of the time the sales people are more than willing to help you.  2) Once you find that perfect silhouette, stick with it.  Then the second round of trying on dresses is for the design elements.  Since you have a silhouette in mind it'll be soo much easier to try on dresses.  Now the focus this time is on fabrication and design. 3) With that in mind think of necklines, sleeves or no sleeves, straps or strapless, flowy or fitted, soft or structured.  The detailed design elements is where you start to make it your own. Once you've figured out those minor but crucial details you'll be that much closer to finding your dream dress!~ Good luck ladies!~