Which wedding dress silhouette is best for my body type?

There is no single rule, but there are reliable starting points: A-line and ball gown skirts balance fuller hips, empire and A-line cuts skim the middle, mermaid and trumpet celebrate curves, and sheaths lengthen smaller frames. The quiz weighs your shape together with your taste, venue and comfort, because the best silhouette is never about the body alone.

What is the difference between mermaid, trumpet and fit and flare?

It is all about where the skirt releases. A mermaid stays fitted to the knee, a trumpet lets go around mid-thigh, and a fit and flare releases at the hip. The lower the flare, the more dramatic the look and the more it shapes how you move.

What is the most universally flattering wedding dress silhouette?

A-line, by a wide margin. The fitted bodice defines the waist and the gently flared skirt works with nearly every figure, venue and level of formality. That is also why so many brides use it as a starting point before trying bolder shapes.

Does this quiz guarantee a dress will look good on me?

No. It gives you honest styling recommendations so you can start your search with the right shapes instead of guessing. Fit depends on fabric, cut, construction and your own eye. The fastest way to know is to see each shape on yourself, which you can do with a single photo on RobeMarie.

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Wedding Dress Silhouette Finder

Answer seven quick questions about your body, your taste and your day. We rank the dress shapes worth trying first, with honest reasons for each.

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Which of these feels closest to your body?

Go with your gut. There is no wrong answer, and no measuring tape.