The empire dress silhouette is all about the gown’s shape and how it hangs down your body. It’s an outline that can flatter and emphasize certain body types. For example, the silhouette of an empire waist wedding dress makes your body look slimmer and longer. For that reason, many brides-to-be choose this type of wedding […]

Every bride wants to look and feel her best on her wedding day. Let’s face it, we all have our hang-ups. Sadly, I think most of us are guilty of being too hard on ourselves when it comes to judging our bodies. Diets, exercise plans, weird underwear- you name it, if it takes a few

When you immerse yourself in the world of wedding dress styles, it’s unlikely that you really grasped the difference between mermaid silhouettes and trumpet. The difference is so subtle, that unless you’re a dress designer, you might not know. That’s completely understandable, and we’re here to educate you! Mermaid dresses are tight throughout the bodice,

If even the idea of spending thousands of dollars on a wedding dress has you cringing and rethinking the whole ceremony, you don’t have to fret any longer. And you can cancel your plans to elope to the nearest city hall. You can get an affordable dress by shopping online. There are plenty of places

Dressing for weddings can be incredibly challenging, especially if there isn’t a dress code or hint as to what theme the wedding may be for guidance. This is why it is important to understand a couple of rules when it comes to clothing for weddings. Rule # 1 Never Wear White The most crucial rule

The biggest day of your life is right around the corner! We know you want to look stunning, but there are so many options to choose from in the wedding dress realm. Should you go for strapless, short, long, off the shoulder, mermaid style, halter or princess cut? We know it can get incredibly overwhelming

There are many times that a bride might want to avoid wearing a frothy piece of confection full of tulle and lace. Whether she is getting married later in life or wants to express her unique style without choosing a traditional wedding gown, there are other choices available for the non-traditional bride. Mature brides don’t

When you’re choosing your wedding gown or dress, you want to be sure you’re picking the right one for your body shape. While you might love the mermaid or sheath style, if you’re shaped like an apple, it won’t be a flattering silhouette. Nothing says you can’t wear whatever you like, but if you’re looking

Finding the best shapewear for a wedding dress is no easy task. But with some guidance, it can be empowering–and even take off the all too common pressure to lose weight before the big day. Plus-size model Lauren Chan learned to value her body at a young age. In her first attempt to enter the

If you’re on a serious budget, you can pick up a vintage or thrift store gown for less than $50, but you’ll need to take that dress to a designer or experienced seamstress who has done redesigns in the past. The designer will have to check the material to be sure she can work with