Plus-size wedding dresses

Plus-size wedding dresses

Our advice: Forget about what looked so stunning on other people and focus solely on yourself and your body when choosing a wedding dress. And the trick is not to try to make yourself look slimmer – dress to flatter your proportions! Many plus-size women are reluctant to wear fitted styles, even though these are often the best way to highlight your curves and create flattering proportions. The choice also often falls on simple, straight-cut dresses, even though a curvy figure can often pull off asymmetrical and dramatic cuts better than a slim, straight one. It’s just a matter of having the confidence!

Find your wedding dress

Find your wedding dress

Create balance

With a fuller figure, you can go all out and play with volume in fabrics and accessories without looking as though you’re drowning in a cream cake… Ruffles and draping in the right places, a curvy silhouette and dramatic shapes look absolutely stunning, sensual and elegant. If you’re curvier on top, balance it out with a wide skirt, or a narrower one with ruffles made of tulle or another airy fabric. If you have wide hips and a tummy, choose a draped garment, perhaps with a boat neckline that accentuates your shoulders, bust and collarbones. A V-neckline also always looks great on those with curves. So it’s not about hiding, but about creating proportion.

Go for softness

When it comes to your hairstyle, it looks good to balance out wide hips or shoulders with plenty of volume, but preferably with soft, flowing shapes so you don’t look too harsh. Opt for underwear that’s both comfortable and stylish – a supportive bra, high-waisted lace knickers and a suspender belt with six straps instead of four are flattering, fit well and keep your curves in place.

Choose your personal style

As a plus-size bride, you might have to look a bit harder to find what you’re after in bridal shops, but it’s usually possible to order the dress you want in a larger size. Most shops can help with alterations and adjustments if needed to ensure everything is perfect. Bridal collections are now usually available in sizes 30–58; even the queen of wedding dresses, Vera Wang, has got the message and launched ‘White’, a collection of incredibly beautiful and exclusive wedding dresses up to size 54. If you want your own personal style, you can go to a designer or tailor and have a romantic, sexy, vintage-inspired, classic or bohemian wedding dress made to measure.

Tips for the curvy bride:

– Many curvy women get chafing on their thighs when wearing hold-ups. Avoid discomfort by applying a few drops of silicone oil to your skin.

– Make the most of your curves and choose a dress that shows them off, perhaps with a laced waist or corset to create a dramatic silhouette. Don’t hide away in fabrics that are too loose. Don’t be shy – it’s your day!

– Instead of dieting in the run-up to the wedding, make sure you feel as good as possible ahead of the big day – spend time with your loved ones, enjoy planning the celebration, tuck into some strawberries, and let your future husband spoil you. Then you’ll look absolutely radiant on your big day!

Some plus-size brands:

:: Adrianna Papell
:: Beautiful Brides Plus
:: Essense of Australia
:: Eternity Bride – ‘Christina Wu’ collection
:: Ladybird – ‘Plussize’
:: LouLou – sizes up to 44
:: Maggie Sottero – sizes 30–58
:: Mori Lee – “Julietta” collection, sizes 46–62
:: Pronovias – “Pronovias Plus” collection
:: ST. Patrick – “White One Plus” collection
:: Veromia – “Sonsie” collection
:: Watters – “Plus Size” collection
:: White Rose Bridal – “Graceful”
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Examples of shops that stock plus-size wedding dresses:

:: Borlänge: hogtidshuset.se
:: Grebbestad: asadesign.se
:: Gävle: pierina.nu
:: Helsingborg: anina.se
:: Jönköping: kristinabrud-fest.se
:: Karlskrona: qarma.se
:: Kungsbacka: svahnsbrollop.com
:: Piteå: cinderellapitea.se
:: Stockholm: brollop.se
:: Stockholm: littlefairies.se

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