It is fun to browse magazines and catalogues to find your gown. However, it can be stressful for a bride to look at stacks and stacks of pictures, when there is much to do before the wedding.

One way to save time is when looking for a gown is: know your body shape. It goes beyond tall, petite, slim and plus size. You must also take into account your body line, your physical features and colours (discussed in another article).

First, your body shape. Here are tips to create balance for the most common body shapes:

H: this body shape has undefined waist. Choose a dress that does not emphasize your waist