Plus-Sized Couture Wedding Gowns

Just because you're plus-sized doesn't mean you aren't allowed to dream of being the most beautiful girl, wearing the dress you've always wanted at the most important event in your life- your wedding. That dream can easily become a reality: a plus-size bride will always look fabulous at the altar with the help of couture wedding gowns.

Plus-sized princesses, like all other brides, are unique in shape and measurements - one of the reasons it can be very hard to find a good fit off the rack. Couture wedding gowns, on the other hand, are specially made to fit even the most generous and irregular of figures- in fact, many are designed to make the most of those ample curves. Here are a few tips on how to choose the right one for that big day- one that will make you look utterly fabulous!

Streamlined Silhouettes
If you don't exactly have the kind of figure one sees in fashion magazines modelling designer finery, don't worry - the way to looking fabulous on your big day isn't starvation or killer workouts! It's couture wedding gowns with streamlined silhouettes. Many brides may think that the cute fairy-tale princess gowns with puffy sleeves, layers and balloon skirts are better as they can cover those unwanted bulges, but actually, they tend to make big girls look even bigger. Full length dresses specially made to skim, but not hug the body too tightly, preferably in a trapeze shape with not too much volume and bulk, are far better.

Rich But Not Shiny Fabrics
Princess satin, a quite popular wedding dress material, may be a gorgeous fabric, but nothing accentuates bulges more. In fact, even skinny girls tend to look bigger in shiny fabrics as they reflect the light. The great thing about couture wedding gowns is that you can choose fabrics with the precise shade, colour and texture (not to mention price range) that suits you best.

Accentuate the Positive, Downplay the Negative
Because different brides have different shapes, couture wedding gowns can be designed to better flatter each particular body, hiding problem areas and accentuating assets. For instance, top-heavy girls can have their style designed with a wide V-neck to make their neck look longer and the bustline smaller. Embroidery, insets and other detailing can also be used to draw the eyes away from problem areas.

If the waist is the problem, couture wedding gowns can be designed to accentuate either the bustline or the hip area. A dress with diagonal wrapover or waist drapery will be nice as well, as it hangs down to your hips and breaks the width of the midriff. Empire-waist dresses can be good options too.

You don't need to have a perfect figure to look perfect on your special day. A plus-sized dress, specially made to flatter your curves may be all you need for that extra magic you need.