Dresses with narrow bodices work very well for this shape, as the narrow bodice offsets your shoulder shape and helps create a beautiful hourglass shape.

In most cases, it is advisable not to attempt to conceal the shoulders as this can have the effect of highlighting them.

For slim brides, we usually recommend a ball gown type wedding dress. This will help to accentuate your feminine shape and give your silhouette a good balance. Wedding dresses with low-backs can also look great on brides with a slim figure.

We have found that it is usually better to avoid dresses that sit off-the-shoulder with sleeves that cover part of the arm. Also, dresses with halter straps or high necks are not advisable.

For brides with a pear-shaped figure, strapless ball gowns can look stunning. Off-the-shoulder necklines gives great balance to your shape, making your top half look more in proportion to your bottom half.

It is advisable to avoid wedding dresses with a V-neckline for this type of shape. V-necklines draw the eyes downward, therefore, off-the-shoulder dresses are more recommended.

Petite brides can look amazing in A-line dresses. These dresses create a long uninterrupted line. As for necklines, we usually recommend off-the-shoulder styles, strapless dresses cut straight across or with slight dips in the centre or with peaks at the side.

We usually recommend that petite brides avoid large voluminous ball gown type dresses as these dresses can swamp the bride.

Brides with a rectangular shape look great in ball gown type dresses with a basque waist or empire-waist. This shape helps to give you a more hour-glass shape.

We usually recommend that brides with this shape avoid loose fitted dresses or dresses with dropped waists.

Brides with a large bust can create a stunning look by choosing a dress with an uplifting foundation garment and an off-the-shoulder bodice. This helps to curtail your curves with a one-piece minimiser under a gown with a fitted bodice to emphasise your waist. Full skirts help to add balance to your overall look.

Brides with this shape are advised to avoid overdoing the bareness, as this will take from your face.

Curvy, hour-glass shaped brides are recommended to look at ball gown type dresses with a basque waist or high-waist A-line dresses with low necklines.

Brides with this shape are advised to avoid loosely fitting dresses that can cling to your body - and add extra pounds.