It’s no secret that the fashion industry has its favorite figures – whether it’s Anja Rubijk’s leggy look, Lara Stone’s Superwoman-esque curves, or Daria Werbowy’s long, lean silhouette, model-worthy measurements rule ready-to-wear. Lucky for you, bridal collections are known for catering to different body types in a way most lines don’t, so choosing a wedding gown to fit your shape is easier than you’d think. Stumped? Try FashionableBride.com’s handpicked selection of dresses below.

Body Type: Boy-shaped
Wedding Dress Type: Strapless Full-length

Just because you don’t have the dangerous curves conventional wisdom deems womanly doesn’t mean you can’t be sexy and stunning on the big day. Case in point: this stunner by The Dessy Group Sandals Destination Collection. It takes advantage of your even build to slim and smooth your silhouette without adding distracting embellishments and beading – after all, you’ve got nothing to hide.

Body Type: Pear-shaped
Wedding Dress Type: A-line

Some fashion rules are silly – anyone who says black and navy clash is crazy in our book – and some are absolutely on-target. Pear-shaped body tips are an example of the latter; when in doubt, fashionable ladies with narrow waists, wide hips, and legendary derrieres nearly always look fabulous in A-line gowns, so we highly recommend this number from Watters. It shows off your narrow waist and camouflages your softer spots, all the while looking downright monarch-worthy.

Body Type: Busty
Wedding Dress Type: Sweetheart Neckline 

Your bustline has been the envy of your best friends since puberty, but traditional gowns often run the risk of overexposure and wardrobe malfunctions. Stick to something that reveals just enough skin without veering into embarrassing territory. We love Junko Yoshioko’s Estee gown because the sweetheart neckline slims your upper body and shows off your assets without making you feel uncomfortable in the slightest.

Body Type: Hourglass
Wedding Dress Type: Convertible Dress 

Other outlets might tell you it’s only proper to hide your enviable bust, tiny waist, and Shakira-esque hips in a traditional ballgown. FashionableBride.com disagrees. Your womanly curves deserve the spotlight, so try this slim-fitting convertible gown by David’s Bridal for an easy way to show them off without looking overly sexy. When it’s time to dance, just unzip the hidden layer for a fitted pencil dress that’s ready to get down.

Body Type: Athletic
Wedding Dress Type: Wide-set V-neck

Truth time: we’re truly jealous of any bride who walks the aisle in this J. Crew number. Sensitive about the strong shoulders you earned over years of swim team? Try this wide-set V-neck to offset your covetable conditioning without losing an ounce of feminity. If you still need reassurance, check out the final scene of The Philadelphia Story – a famously fit Katharine Hepburn looks old-school cool and ultra-ladylike in a similar bridal silhouette.

Body Type: Petite
Wedding Dress Type: Mini

Vertically-challenged brides fight temptation to throw in the towel and don a princess-style ball gown and call it a day. We’re not sold on anyone giving in to cliché notions of bridal style, so we say rock what works for you – in the case of short girls, that look is a mini. Lucky for you, donning a short dress is absolutely acceptable these days. Bridal guru Amsale even added a capsule collection of minis to her namesake line. Our take? Don the Steffi dress and don’t look back.

Body Type: Tall
Wedding Dress Type: Trumpet 

Lady, years of wearing flats and feeling a tad too tall for the boys in town have finally come to an end. Celebrate your enviable stature (and super-confident husband-to-be) in a dress that shows off your runway-worthy bod – we’re feeling this lace-covered gown by Allure Couture. It’s perfect way to skim every inch of your curves and emphasize your length limbs and lovely shape.

 

Why didn’t we feature a plus-sized gown? 

FashionableBride.com believes every woman deserves to look fantastic on her wedding day, and plus-sized women are no exception. We didn’t feature a specifically plus-sized gown in this list because we feel that being plus-sized doesn’t mean you don’t have a body type or a shape to work with. A busty woman will look fabulous in a perfectly tailored sweetheart neckline, whether she’s a size 6 or a size 16. In the same way, a pear shaped woman will steal the show in drop-waist fitted bodice whether she’s a 2 or a 20, as long as the fit is right. If you stick to our guidelines, you’ll look jaw-droppingly gorgeous no matter what size is on your gown’s tag.