Wedding Dress Silhouette 101 with Extra Petite

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THE FIT & FLARE

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THE (CONVERTIBLE) BALLGOWN

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The ultimate princess silhouette, featuring a fitted bodice and full skirt that flares out at the waist. I love how this silhouette flatters the waistline by drawing eyes inward there to a point that appears very narrow contrasted against a voluminous skirt. I thought this one by Tara Keely was fabulous with the surprise of convertibility. You get drama with the tulle ballgown skirt (which can be tied either in the front or back) for the ceremony, plus a sultry little lace number for dancing!

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THE SHEATH

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For the bride who loves understated elegance and iconic glamour. A sheath closely grazes your body and falls fairly straight from the bust to the ground. There are numerous ways to amp up a classic sheath silhouette with details. In particular, I love a good surprise via a stunning backside design like the lace dip and train on this Jim Hjelm. I was told this particular dress could be considered either a sheath or a slight A-line silhouette. PS: Find so much more wedding dress goodness in the new SMP Lookbook! xoxo, Extra Petite

Photography: Isabel Sanez | The Convertible Ballgown: JLM Couture, Inc | The Fit & Flare: JLM Couture, Inc | The Sheath: JLM Couture, Inc | Vendor: Extra Petite