Inverted triangle body shapes

Wider on the top of your body, with hips narrower than your shoulders.

A V-neck dress works well to balance wider shoulders.

Sleeves are great for concealing wider shoulder, and are perfect for winter weddings.

Add interesting details, such as embroidery and bows, around the middle and bottom of your dress, as this forces the eye downwards.

Apple body shapes

Apple body shapes have full breasts and carry weight around the stomach.

An empire-line dress will de-emphasise your waist, giving you a leaner look.

An A-line dress with a dropped waist looks great on the apple shapes.

Pear body shapes

Smaller on the top than the bottom, with hips wider than your shoulders.

Ball gown disguise fuller hips and put the focus on your better half, balancing your torso and bust.

Empire dresses are also a great choice as they highlight the smallest part of your body.

Slim figures

A sheath will flatter your slender shapes.

A ball gown with a fitted bodice and full skirt will creat the illusion of curves.

Petite figures

Simple is best. Clean, unbroken contours without to much fabric will elongate your figure.

Hourglass body shapes

An hourglass figure is one where your top and bottom halves are perfectly balanced with a very defined waist.

Often seen as a body shape which can wear anything, it's still best to pick a dress that accentuates your waist, as this will show off your best asset.