The empire wedding dress is a shape favored by many women to look their most beautiful on the big day. It appears in a great many collections and comes in multiple variations. Couture Nuptiale offers many models of this kind, whether within its own collection or those of the various brands presented in store: Couture Nuptiale, Rose Angel and Atelier Nuptial.
The empire dress is characterized by a very high waist, just under the bust, and a more or less flared bottom. This model takes its name from Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais, the wife of Napoleon I, who is said to have owned thousands of dresses of this style. She can still be seen in paintings, proudly wearing this kind of dress that still characterizes her today.
By opting for an empire wedding dress, you enjoy an… imperial allure. It tends to lengthen your silhouette and enhance your bust. It is also perfectly suited to small busts. It can be made in various fabrics: lace, tulle, satin… which can be mixed on a single model.
The empire wedding dress is suited to different types of body shape, in particular “O” shapes. Women with a little roundness around the stomach can thus easily conceal it. If it is your arms you consider too large, you can opt for a model with sleeves, which always bring elegance to the dress, especially when they are made with a mix of fabrics.
The same goes if you have an “A” body shape, that is to say you have narrow shoulders and wider hips. The empire dress will conceal the roundness around the hips and thighs and rebalance your silhouette.
The empire dress can also be interesting for “H” shapes, which have a barely marked waist. By opting for a wedding dress with a very high waist, you redraw your silhouette.
You can absolutely personalize your empire dress with different accessories. The train in particular, more or less long, for a truly imperial allure. Or even a tiara. After all, aren’t you the queen of the evening? Do not hesitate to wear large jewelry, for example big bracelets or beautiful earrings. Be careful: if you wear large earrings, opt for a discreet necklace, and vice versa. Avoid boleros, however, as they would cancel out part of the appeal of the dress’s high waist.
If you have been scouting empire wedding dresses on the Internet, do not hesitate to come and try on in the boutique the model you fell for.
While the empire dress has everything going for it, it is better to check during a fitting whether it is really the model that suits you. And of course, do not hesitate to ask advice from the boutique professionals as well as from your companions.
