If you have wider hips, smaller top half, and full hips & thighs, weight gains tend to first be more visible around the hips, thighs, & lower midriff. Stylistically, it is best to highlight the upper body and minimize the lower body. Below are the necklines that would create will balance it out. The commonality these necklines styles have is they are wide, which will then vertically stretch and direct the eye upwards. 

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If you are a bride who's getting married during fall, winter, or spring (where some areas may still be chilly) you could opt for dresses with sleeves that can keep you both warm and stylish. For dresses with sleeves, we recommend styles such as cap tapered long sleeves, and bell. These kinds of sleeve styles could add volume to the should area, which is the effect we would like to achieve. 

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Overall, the body shape theory works great in most cases. For wedding dress silhouette; however, we recommend choosing it based on your style preference. 

For romantic brides, a ball gown or A-line dress will not go wrong. Who doesn't want to feel a royal princess on their big day? 

For the sexy bride, try out figure-hugging silhouettes that highlight those curves. Try Mermaid or Empire/Sheath. 

For classic brides, you can never go wrong with a ball gown or A-line. Don't forget that red lip and low bun look that will compliment you well. 

For boho brides, a simple silhouette + material is your perfect match. There's a reason we keep the style simple since you'll be adding on your accessories such as flower crowns or flowy hairstyle to make it boho. Read about our guide about Boho weddings. 
 

For modern brides, your goal is to find a dress that has less corsetting, embroidery, and lightweight. Comfort always is our motto! We think you'll find this guide on how to find the modern wedding dress of your dreams. 

For casual brides, we got your back with styles that are effortless but also translatable to wedding attire.  A 2 piece dress is your top choice, but also an A-line gown that gives you that effortless look. 

That's a wrap for our guide for our pear-shaped brides! Let us know in the comments what your body shape is and we'll cover how to style your body shape in the next blog!