For most girls, the most memorable day of their life is the day when they are married to the man of their dreams. Every girl dreams about her wedding day and how perfect it will be. One of the most important aspects of this dream is the wedding dress. Every girl want to look and feel beautiful on her wedding day. Choosing from the vast array of wedding dresses available can be lots of fun, but you need to keep in mind that not every style flatters every body type.

As you set out in search of the perfect wedding dress, it is a good idea to start by knowing yourself. Know what your body style is, and this will help you to find a dress that you not only love, but one that will be accommodating to your body style as well.

God has blessed all of us with different body types. There are four basic shapes that we are all some variation of: hourglass, rectangle, triangle, and wedge. This is why what looks stunning on one person may not be at all flattering on another. Here are a few tips to help you determine what your specific body style is:

The best way to start determining your body shape is by standing in front of a mirror and using a towel to drape around yourself. Wrap the towel under your arms and bring the edge of the towel around to the front.

If the towel stays straight and your waist is defined, you have an hourglass shape. This is the desired shape that many consider to be ideal.

If the edge of the towel remains straight and your waist, bust, and bottom are or equal proportions, you are a rectangle shape. You will need to choose a dress style that creates the illusion of a waist.

If the edge of the towel flares out below the waist, showing that your bottom half is wider than your top half, you are a triangle shape.

If the edge of the towel flares out above the waistline, this will show that your top half is wider than your bottom half, and you are a wedge or pear shape. You need to try to create a more balanced look using the clothing you wear.

You will also need to keep in consideration other factors like how tall or short you are and if you are heavy or thin. Knowing your body style will help you discover a wedding dress that help you feel more confident and happy with the way you look on your wedding day! You will love yourself and love your wedding dress!

For those lucky girls who are an hourglass shape, almost any clothing style will be flattering on you. Fitted waistlines will be very attractive, as this will accentuate your perfect shape. There are special situations to consider. If you are short and petite, try a straight A-line dress or a mermaid style. You can also add length to your body by wearing a sleeveless dress and long gloves.

The rectangle shaped body styles need to create the illusion of a waistline. Dresses with empire waistlines will help achieve this.

For those who are a triangle shape, you are trying to bring the focus away from the hip area and toward the face. Try a dress that will add width at the top to created a balanced look. Styles with width at the shoulders such as off the shoulder styles, shoulder wrapper collars and bolero jackets will flatter you.

For those who are the wedge shape, you need to try to draw the eye to the bottom half of the body by creating fullness there. Try a ball gown style wedding dress. Any dress that has lots of volume will create that balanced look you need to achieve.