Satin is the most popular fabric chosen for bridesmaid dresses because it’s formal, beautiful and has a true “wedding” feel to it. However satin is a very form fitting fabric naturally and while there are A-line and more open styled dresses made of the fabric to hide specific features that may be less desirable it is still clingy and will show off one’s body. Satin doesn’t leave a lot of room for flaws. But that doesn’t mean you can’t choose a form fitting satin dress if your bridesmaids aren’t all supermodels, it’s just a matter of choosing the right styles so everyone has an equal opportunity to look their best and feel confident.
Full bust
Ladies with a lot on top need some support to keep things in place. The best style for this is a thick strap satin gown. Thick shoulder straps with a high waist give the support needed for an ample bosom by working it into the structure of the dress. Thick straps also allow the ladies to wear their favorite bra because the straps are large enough to hide the bra straps. Another great option is a short sleeve look with thick sleeves to offset the bosom and create an evened out look.
Full hips
Show off those curves without showing off too much with a nice A-line dress that is tight at the waist and flutters out from there showing that she does have hips but hiding the cellulite and other undesirables that she may also want to hide which naturally come with larger pear-shaped women. Curves are beautiful and should be celebrated but there’s a fine line between sexy and “oh she shouldn’t be wearing that.” Accentuate the hourglass shape and play it up with a slightly more fitted bottom if the ladies are comfortable with it and can confidently pull it off. This is for those with voluptuous rears like Jennifer Lopez or Beyonce who are fairly toned and have defined waists.
Small bust
Those with smaller busts can tend to wear most anything because there’s nothing to fall out or to be held up and supported thus she can go backless without fear. Halters tend to look amazing on small busted women because they create the illusion of more bust and give the option of having a creative back where she must go braless. Smaller busted ladies might also like a really deep V-cut front accented by a long necklace simply because they can pull it off.
Small hips
Those without curvy hips usually want some so fake everyone out and put your girls in a hip hugging dress with a scrunched back so create a fuller look instantly. Avoid the A-line as she will be lost in it and it will make her look like a stick figure in a sheet, formless and unfeminine.
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