ABC Of Weddings: N Is For Necklines
Nuptials are made over New rings by the Newlyweds who are happily wed and sometimes a little Nutty after planning.
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Wedding dresses are like snowflakes- almost every one has it’s own unique details and touches. One factor to consider is the neckline- different body shapes can suit different necklines.
Asymmetrical
Perfect: Lovely collarbones
Avoid: Broad Shoulders
Bateau
Perfect: Small bust, toned necks, good shoulder bones
Avoid: Large bust
Halter Neck
Gown from Fiorenza Collections
Perfect: Great Shoulders,
Avoid: Large chest, narrow shoulders
High Collar
Perfect: Just about anyone!
Avoid: Wide necks
Jewel
Perfect: Small busts
Avoid: Large busts
Off The Shoulder
Perfect: Large bust, pear shaped
Avoid: Broad shoulders, full arms,
Portrait
Mandy by Maggie Sotterro
Perfect: Great collarbones, full arms
Avoid: Undefined collarbones
Queen Anne
Monique Lhuiller available from Helen Rodrigues
Perfect: Untoned shoulders
Avoid: Short neck
Scoop
Estella By Mariana Hardwick
Perfect: Most people!
Avoid: Very small busts
Spaghetti Strap
Perfect: Small to medium busts
Avoid: Large busts
Square
Montreal by La Sposa
Perfect: Large busts, narrow shoulders, good for most body types
Avoid: Broad shoulders
Strapless
Clarissa by Angela Marcuccio
Perfect: Large shoulders, prominent collarbones. large bust
Avoid: Small bust
Sweetheart
Perfect: Large Bust
Avoid: Small busts
V Neck
Mia by Jo Durkin Couture
Perfect: Medium bust, hourglass figure
Avoid: Very large bust
Images courtesy of bride.com.au and respective designer websites
Hey Polka Dot! More great tips for wedding gown shopping!! I love the “high collar” and the “Queene Anne”! Your “ABC’S are so much fun to read!!
Comment by Wendy — March 18, 2008 @ 1:54 am
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Pingback by The ABC Of Weddings | Polka Dot Bride — March 22, 2008 @ 3:10 am
As a wedding photographer who has seen many body types in many dresses, I have to disagree with strapless dresses being ideal for girls with large busts. Generally these girls (and I am one, so I can vouch for it) have a little too much going on upstairs to be held up without some sort of strap, and the dress tends to sag and get dangerously low. Most well-endowed girls spend the whole day pulling the top of their dress up over and over, which is very unattractive. I think the square neckline with thin straps is much better suited, as it gives the look of strapless with the support of straps.
Comment by Stacy Reeves — August 7, 2008 @ 7:29 am