Choosing the right dress to suit you isn't necessarily that difficult. Wedding Belles will make sure you find exactly the right dress to suit your shape, your personality and your budget. It's a good idea to have a look at styles in magazines and on the internet but try not to be too fixed as you never know what your ideal dress will look like until you try it on. Some shapes such as the ball gown have a classical feel whilst shapes such as the column have a modern sexier appeal. Your decision on what skirt shape to have should not only depend on what you like or what the latest fashion is, but what looks good on you. Figure shape and height is an important factor for anyone deciding what skirt style to have. Beauty comes in all different shapes and sizes, and the best way to look your best is to focus on the real image of yourself. Think about what you would normally wear, your favourite colours, where the ceremony is taking place and the tone of you are aiming for - traditional, avant-garde or relaxed. Ball gown/ full skirt Ball gowns are the most traditional style of skirt for the bride who is after a classic elegant look. The skirt's appearance can vary depending on the fabric used and range from structured and heavy looking to soft and light. This style of skirt is often combined with a fitted bodice and natural or dropped waistline, suiting a wide range of figures especially those with curves. Empire line The empire line dress is for brides who don't want a figure-hugging gown. The skirt starts just below the bust and is not as full as the ball gown or has an A-line shape. This style of dress best suits a small-busted, slim figure. ball gown/ full skirt empire line A-line column/ straight A-line As the name suggests, A-line dresses are typically 'A shaped', with vertical seams running from the waist or shoulders to the bottom of the skirt. The degree of flare in the skirt can vary from slight to extreme and the bodice is often fitted. This style suits most people. Column/ straight skirt The column design is for brides who want a modern, chic look. The slim profile closely follows the body's curves and looks flattering on tall, slim or petite brides. Mermaid Similar to the column, but even more figure-hugging, the mermaid style flares out at the bottom. This type of skirt is quite often bias cut (i.e. cut on the diagonal). For a bride wanting to accentuate her curvaceous figure. Fishtail Appearing like a column or mermaid style from the front, the fishtail has an extra panel of fabric sewn into the back of the skirt which fans out like its namesake. mermaid fishtail