Petite (under 5'4")

Think long vertical lines. Go for a high neckline, empire waist (or a full-length sheath if you're slim) with short or no sleeves. No train. Add elbow-length gloves and a veil no longer than floor length Try a pouf veil for more height. The long lines will add inches of visual height.

Tall (over 5'9")

You'll want to break up your natural vertical. Go horizontal. Look for a drop waist. Maybe a wide belt, ruffles or trim that wraps around your gown. Lower necklines and off-the-shoulder. Fuller sleeves also can help. Try a hat or fantastic veil, but don't go for a pouf veil.

Average Height & Weight (5'5" to 5'8")

Most dress designers style the majority of their lines for you. Look to your Grooms height. You may want to follow the guidelines for Tall or Petite Brides to help balance your height to his.

Slim

You have two options, play it up or visually fill-out. If you want to play it up follow the guidelines for petite or heavy brides. You can visually fill-out by going with a heavier fabric (velvet, damask, etc), full skirt, slim waist and sleeves. You may consider a blouson bodice as well.

Heavy

Generally, add height. Read the guidelines for the Petite Bride. Go for a high waist or A-Line. Run from ruffles, clingy fabrics and big sleeves.

Busty

You probably have already learned that you don't look your best in empire, A-Lines or cinched waists. They only add to your bust. Try a V- or high neck. You may even find an attractive keyhole neckline. You may also consider limiting the amount of beadwork on the bodice as it would draw attention to your bust.

Hippy

The most dramatic way to solve this figure flaw is to go Elizabethan. Try a broad collar. Two other ways to solve this are balance or camouflage. To balance, try a hat or pouffy sleeves. To camouflage, go with a flared skirt, A-Line or a skirt which obviously requires a lot of petticoat.