Many wedding dress styles are perfectly suited to curvier figures. Women with a rounder silhouette will find exactly what they’re looking for among the designs offered by Couture Nuptiale. It’s all about finding the gown that minimizes the areas you feel less confident about while, most importantly, showcasing your most beautiful assets!
If you want to appear more slender, it’s best to avoid overly voluminous gowns, which can create the opposite effect. Empire-style wedding dresses, with their high waistline and flowing, flared skirt, are ideal for concealing hips and a rounded tummy. Particularly elegant, an empire dress will give you a Joséphine de Beauharnais quality — it was, in fact, Napoleon’s wife who popularized this timeless, understated style. In general, gowns with a flared hem help to balance and soften the volume around the hips.
Curvy women are often lucky enough to have a beautiful bust. To make the most of it, embrace a décolleté neckline! A square or U-shaped neckline works beautifully for this figure type. Conversely, avoid strapless bodices, which can flatten the chest. Your silhouette, on the other hand, is perfect for pulling off sleeves or a bolero, which accessorize your gown beautifully. One tip: opt for flowing boleros or stoles rather than structured ones, which can weigh the look down.
To avoid adding bulk, choose a fine lace wedding dress or one featuring chiffon panels. This creates a look that is both chic and delightfully airy.
While it’s often said that lighter colors — white, champagne, nude, or ivory — can add volume to the figure, that doesn’t mean you should automatically reach for a colored gown. You can absolutely choose a light-colored wedding dress, as long as the fabric and silhouette complement your body shape.
If you’re drawn to a more original wedding dress, feel free to embrace color — whether in subtle touches or bolder swathes. In any case, let your natural coloring guide you! Your skin tone matters far more than your size when it comes to choosing the right color. For example, a woman with dark skin will look stunning in a bright white, while a redhead would be better suited to slightly warmer tones such as beige or ecru. A redhead might try a hint of green, while a brunette could confidently carry off a vermilion red.
A flowing bolero or a stole can be a curvy bride’s best ally. In general, it’s wise not to overload the dress, but you can still treat yourself to a few personal touches — such as rhinestone embellishments (used sparingly) or a lace-up back.
When it comes to shoes, high stiletto heels will always help elongate and slim the silhouette. That said, be careful not to choose heels you won’t be comfortable in. A slightly lower but elegant heel will still beautifully complement your curves.
Let go of the idea of “losing a few pounds before the wedding.” First, because you are beautiful just as you are — and secondly, because any weight loss in the days leading up to the event could cause your dress to fit poorly. That said, at Couture Nuptiale, our atelier is highly responsive to your alteration and adjustment requests.
