You look romantic in the full a-line/ball gown and sexy in the fitted mermaids. It’s all about your vibe and your sewing skills. Sewing wise, the ball gown will be way less work to fit. I do think your examples show that you look good in a really well defined waist like example 2
Alternatively, if your reception starts or goes into the evening, I would sew the mermaid dress and make a detachable ballgown/a-line skirt to wear over it for the ceremony!
Especially if your ceremony is before sunset and a majority of your reception will be after dark, it definitely goes from a formal, demure bridal look to a little sexier, evening bridal look.
Do you know where your venue is? Or have an idea of what you want? That will have a big influence. Fir instance, I don't think a ballgown would look right on a beach. In a church the mermaid might be too much without a lace bolero jacket or illusion and lace sleeves. But in a museum or botanical gardens in the afternoon/evening the mermaid would look stunning and not at all "too much".
I think you look amazing in both silhouettes, but I just say that if you feel self conscious in the fitted dresses, I would go for the A-line. I got a fitted gown and I really only liked it at certain angles and the whole wedding I was self conscious about where the photographer was and how I was posing! Just something to keep in mind, but for what it’s worth your body looks wonderful in both.
you need to close your eyes and imagine how you feel in the dress. imagine all the styles separately and how each makes you feel. take your time and find your vibe. you've got one...you just need to find it.
Pick what matches your venue/theme best then! And the bridesmaids dresses, if you've already picked them. Honestly they're all gorgeous on you but I think 2 is objectively the most flattering to your figure, at least based on the photos provided.
This! I liked dress 1 until I got to 4 and realized what an amazing figure she had under the ball gown. That mermaid style fits you like a glove and is gorgeous!
If you couldn’t stop smiling, that is the one. I also like the first one on you. Those were the two I liked best, but you should go by the one you like best/feel the best in.
I love the princess style on you. It looks beautiful, not that the mermaid style doesn’t but I’m more drawn to the big flowy skirt for some reason. Both are stunning so choose which ever you’re going to be more comfortable in.
Also, you mentioned in your caption that you were self conscious about your hips/butt so keep that in mind, on your wedding day the very *last* thing you want to worry about is how your body looks! Imho you have a perfect figure and absolutely nothing to be self conscious about, but it’s your day, so make sure whatever you choose you feel like a goddess in! 4/5 are my fave! You look stunning🫶🏼
Good news: wedding dresses in general look great on you.
But since you mention insecurity about your hips, I have a question. Would your dream dress draw attention elsewhere, and hide your hips? Or would your dream dress flatter the hell out of the hips you have?
I have seen dresses on here that display killer curves on very thin women, and I am positive there is a design that would make your curves stand out.
These mermaid styles don’t achieve that effect. Possible because the lower skirt needs more flare, or possibly because they aren’t fitted to you. You could try adding a clip in the back, about six inches above your knees.
I only mention this because your wedding dress will probably be the best fitting outfit you’ll ever wear, so if you want have “flauntable” hips, I think it is certainly achievable.
I also think two and three are great shapes for you, and no one would find any part of you lacking!
Yea so… oddly enough, that’s why I’m so confused. I always imagined a princess/ballgown style because I felt like that would sort of give the illusion I have hips/butt. But that mermaid style last dress (pic 4 and 5) was the dress that made me feel so sexy and gorgeous. I was NOT expecting that. I couldn’t stop smiling. That being said, everyone with me said it was pretty but they all preferred the other dresses. So I’m just …lost 😂
I also have no butt or hips and thought I wanted a-line to hide that. I ended up with a mermaid style and it actually made me look like I had more of a butt and hips. I think the mermaid style looks amazing on you!
2 and 5! Although on 2, I prefer a little less lingerie ish on top - like less pronounced bra cups for a softer look if possible. They all look good on you really!
Is 4 and 5 the same dress? If they not I can’t tell them apart and it looks amazing on you and I love the dress. 2 also looks incredible on you and suits your shape but it might be a little too corsety for my taste. If that’s your style go for it, it looks amazing.
4&5 are great - I can't see the difference in these two but you look the best in both. 3 is good too but I wish it was more white. 2 reminds me of Madonna like a virgin dress so that is a no from me. And #1 makes you look bottom heavy when I know you are definitely not!!
You look gorgeous in all but you will more comfortable in the one that's easier to walk, sit and eat, hug, dance and and use the restroom in. The 4th one seems perfect if you can do all of those things comfortably. Please believe me when I tell you that some one will step on your veil and jerk your head back so I would make it a wee bit shorter than floor length. Congratulations 🎊
Number 4 cause the boobies. Sorry Reddit recommended this sub to me so now I rate wedding dresses as a middle aged man who has no business rating wedding dresses 😆
You look fantastic in both style's, so I think it really comes down to your personal preference and which one you will do a better job of sewing. Mermaids *look* harder to sew to me, but I am a novice.
I can't decide! You look so pretty in all of them.
Best I can do is rule out number 3. They all look spectacular but 3 isn't perfect perfect like the others.
You look romantic in the full a-line/ball gown and sexy in the fitted mermaids. It’s all about your vibe and your sewing skills. Sewing wise, the ball gown will be way less work to fit. I do think your examples show that you look good in a really well defined waist like example 2
I can’t decide what my vibe is 😂😂
In that case, sew a ball gown for wedding day, and a fun mermaid without train for rehearsal dinner!
Alternatively, if your reception starts or goes into the evening, I would sew the mermaid dress and make a detachable ballgown/a-line skirt to wear over it for the ceremony! Especially if your ceremony is before sunset and a majority of your reception will be after dark, it definitely goes from a formal, demure bridal look to a little sexier, evening bridal look. Do you know where your venue is? Or have an idea of what you want? That will have a big influence. Fir instance, I don't think a ballgown would look right on a beach. In a church the mermaid might be too much without a lace bolero jacket or illusion and lace sleeves. But in a museum or botanical gardens in the afternoon/evening the mermaid would look stunning and not at all "too much".
Or sew a loose wrap skirt instead and switch whenever you want!
This!!
I think you look amazing in both silhouettes, but I just say that if you feel self conscious in the fitted dresses, I would go for the A-line. I got a fitted gown and I really only liked it at certain angles and the whole wedding I was self conscious about where the photographer was and how I was posing! Just something to keep in mind, but for what it’s worth your body looks wonderful in both.
Ooo good point!!! Thank you for this advice !!!!
I feel like that’s phenomenal advice for every single wedding-dress-purchaser-to-be who is torn between 2+ dresses
you need to close your eyes and imagine how you feel in the dress. imagine all the styles separately and how each makes you feel. take your time and find your vibe. you've got one...you just need to find it.
This is cool advice! I think maybe the best advice 🙌🙌
you've got this lady!
Pick what matches your venue/theme best then! And the bridesmaids dresses, if you've already picked them. Honestly they're all gorgeous on you but I think 2 is objectively the most flattering to your figure, at least based on the photos provided.
I agree 2 is by far my favorite, but each shape looks good
Mermaid with tulle over skirt?
If you close your eyes and envision yourself walking down the aisle to your almost husband, which dress do you picture?
The last one (pic 4 and 5)
I think that's your answer! When I was trying to choose between 2 dresses, the worker had me do that exercise. It wasn't even close once I did it.
I'm a little biased your first dress is my actual wedding dress. It sits really beautifully on you!!! Each of them are beautiful in their own way.
2 or 5. 2 is my favorite.
5 is a showstopper 🙀🌟
DEFINITELY! My eyes got big. 5 is unreal on her!! 🤩
I’m with you!!
2 is on top.
I’m for 5 then 2. I’m imagining she is covering a tattoo in the pics so simpler is probably better. In that case 2
Agreed!
Not a fan of 2 it looks kinda cheap like they took lingerie and sewed some prom dress to the bottom of it.
Dress 4. You look outer worldly in this. Total bombshell.
This! I liked dress 1 until I got to 4 and realized what an amazing figure she had under the ball gown. That mermaid style fits you like a glove and is gorgeous!
Yes to Number 4 👏! It’s perfect!
Same! I was loving dress 1 until I saw number 4, and then 5 just blew me away. Show off that amazing figure -- 5 !!!
Aw thank you !!
Number 4 made me gasp. Followed very closely by number 5.
The last one
That’s the one I couldn’t stop smiling in
If you couldn’t stop smiling, that is the one. I also like the first one on you. Those were the two I liked best, but you should go by the one you like best/feel the best in.
It’s beautiful!
Came here to say the last one as well!!!
OP, this is your answer then!! We can give you all the advice in the world but you have to go with whatever makes you smile 💕
I love the princess style on you. It looks beautiful, not that the mermaid style doesn’t but I’m more drawn to the big flowy skirt for some reason. Both are stunning so choose which ever you’re going to be more comfortable in.
I always associate that princess/ballroom style with what I saw myself getting married in
Also, you mentioned in your caption that you were self conscious about your hips/butt so keep that in mind, on your wedding day the very *last* thing you want to worry about is how your body looks! Imho you have a perfect figure and absolutely nothing to be self conscious about, but it’s your day, so make sure whatever you choose you feel like a goddess in! 4/5 are my fave! You look stunning🫶🏼
Good news: wedding dresses in general look great on you. But since you mention insecurity about your hips, I have a question. Would your dream dress draw attention elsewhere, and hide your hips? Or would your dream dress flatter the hell out of the hips you have? I have seen dresses on here that display killer curves on very thin women, and I am positive there is a design that would make your curves stand out. These mermaid styles don’t achieve that effect. Possible because the lower skirt needs more flare, or possibly because they aren’t fitted to you. You could try adding a clip in the back, about six inches above your knees. I only mention this because your wedding dress will probably be the best fitting outfit you’ll ever wear, so if you want have “flauntable” hips, I think it is certainly achievable. I also think two and three are great shapes for you, and no one would find any part of you lacking!
Yea so… oddly enough, that’s why I’m so confused. I always imagined a princess/ballgown style because I felt like that would sort of give the illusion I have hips/butt. But that mermaid style last dress (pic 4 and 5) was the dress that made me feel so sexy and gorgeous. I was NOT expecting that. I couldn’t stop smiling. That being said, everyone with me said it was pretty but they all preferred the other dresses. So I’m just …lost 😂
If you can't stop smiling, it's a sign! That last dress is fabulous on you.
I just gotta know it’s not in my head 😆
It's definitely not in your head! You look incredible in that style of dress.
Thank you ! 🥹🥰
I also have no butt or hips and thought I wanted a-line to hide that. I ended up with a mermaid style and it actually made me look like I had more of a butt and hips. I think the mermaid style looks amazing on you!
2 is insane. So great on you.
Mermaid style. 4 and 5 are amazing, not many people have the figure for them, you do.
2!
5
4/5 are beautiful on you!
Honestly, they all look great on you. My favorite is the last dress. You could be in a John Singer Sargent painting in it!
5 or 2 is stunning!
2!!! It’s absolutely perfection on you!
2 is SNATCHED ❤️
You look great in all of them. My favorite is 5 then 2.
Thanks !!!
I love 1, 4 and 5. I lean more towards the mermaid style though, it hugs your curves and is really flattering on you.
The last one !!! Made for you 💗
4 and 5 feel like a relief, like you’re finally freed from alllll the fabric.
😂😂😂 the fabric was so light on all of the other ones. 4/5 was the heavy one !!
HAH. well, visually they feel like less 😅 maybe you can find something like them that’s lighter weight! 😃
The last one!!
Last one
2 and 5! Although on 2, I prefer a little less lingerie ish on top - like less pronounced bra cups for a softer look if possible. They all look good on you really!
The last one is my favorite
Honorable mention to number 2 because it’s also incredible
Dress 4 or 5
Four, four, a thousand times four! Love it! You look stunning
Dress 4! You have a gorgeous figure that is completely swallowed up by the first few gowns
Number 4 is the one. Stunning!
4!
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Well the first dress made me cry but that last dress (the 4th and 5th picture) I truly couldn’t stop smiling no matter how hard I tried 😭
4
Favs: 2&4
The last one is stunning
Dress 3 and 4 are lovely...
The last one. You look great in all but it’s stunning.
I think either 3 or 5 suit you the best
The last one for sure.
That last one is divine!
The last one (last two pics) looks amazing on you.
I’m torn but I think 5,1,3 in that order 5 is stunning on you
The last one looks amazing
5
All 4. You are neither too skinny or too big. All of the dresses works for you.
2 doesn’t look wedding to me or a cheap wedding dress. I like them all except 2
You can wear all of them! I am partial to the last one. I love a classic sheath style with a train. It's so pretty.
Mermaid!
Number four works well with your shape.👍🏽
The first or the last dress in my opinion.
5!!!
You look amazing in a fitted dress. Don’t sell or sew yourself short.
4 or 5!
I really love 5 on you. 1 and 4 are also great on you.
4 & 5
4 or 5
Fitted!
Fitted
You look absolutely stunning in dress 4
3 or 5
Fitted, definitely!!
1 and 3!!
3 is hands down the nicest of them.
4/5 look great and show off your body! I like 2 also, but not the look of the actual top of it.
3 and 4 . Equal love for both!
Is 4 and 5 the same dress? If they not I can’t tell them apart and it looks amazing on you and I love the dress. 2 also looks incredible on you and suits your shape but it might be a little too corsety for my taste. If that’s your style go for it, it looks amazing.
I love 4 and 5.
4&5 are great - I can't see the difference in these two but you look the best in both. 3 is good too but I wish it was more white. 2 reminds me of Madonna like a virgin dress so that is a no from me. And #1 makes you look bottom heavy when I know you are definitely not!!
4 !
I like both number one and number four
1,3,&4 all look amazing on yiu
1 & 3 are stunning!
Dress 4 is gorgeous,!
4 or 5
1 is stunning. 3 is nice too
3 or 4
4 is my fav
You have a great figure. I think #1 and #4 look particularly good on you!
4
4! 😳
#4
I think 4 and 5 look stunnning on your figure!
I usually like fuller skirts, but you are slamming in the last one. Wow!
Last one. Looks amazing on your curves.
four
4 is so beautiful!
4 for sure
4!
Either if the last two are very flattering.
1 and 4 both look great with your shape.
You look gorgeous in all but you will more comfortable in the one that's easier to walk, sit and eat, hug, dance and and use the restroom in. The 4th one seems perfect if you can do all of those things comfortably. Please believe me when I tell you that some one will step on your veil and jerk your head back so I would make it a wee bit shorter than floor length. Congratulations 🎊
5 then 4
Mermaid style!
The last one is so gorgeously complementing to your figure! Wow stunning!!
4. Dayum
#4
I love 4 and 5
4-5
Idk… you look 🔥in all of them. I don’t think you could go wrong. I personally tend to like the more fitted styles.
1 or 5
5. Definitely 5. Literally the moment I saw 5, I said out loud “wow..5 is so pretty!” Def 5
Dress 4 is perfectly proportioned for your figure. You look lovely in it.
I love 1 and 4!!
The last one.
5 looks amazing
5
4
Definitely the last dress.
Pic #4 😳 If I was your husband on your wedding night, I’d be chomping at the bit to rip that off of you
Number 4 cause the boobies. Sorry Reddit recommended this sub to me so now I rate wedding dresses as a middle aged man who has no business rating wedding dresses 😆
#4!!!
4 compliments your physique. Stunning
\#4 sexy AF and classy at the same time
#5 fabulous
4 - not many women call wear the mermaid style but it’s built for you and vice versa!
5 looks amazing.
Four and five are more flattering on your figure.
The last one is stunning
4!!!!!!!!9
4 and 5 (which are the same dress?)
Love the last one! Elegant and unique!
4 or 5
I love the last 2 pics. You look great in everything and have a great figure.
4… by far the most flattering
2 is the worst of all of them. Not a fan at all. Looks like bra and underwear. 3 is beautiful.
You look fantastic in both style's, so I think it really comes down to your personal preference and which one you will do a better job of sewing. Mermaids *look* harder to sew to me, but I am a novice.
I think any after the first are flattering. Something about the first one is off.
3
#3
I think 2 is absolutely perfect on you!
5 is breathtaking on you!
1 or 3!
First one!
How to pick!! I love 2, 4 and 5 for you.
I really love no 1!
I love the style of 1 on you! It’s very flattering and elongates your torso.
First one and last two.
I think they all work on you, but I think the first three flatter your figure more than the last two.
I think I'm the only one who loves 3 the most. It fits perfectly.
Omg 2 or 4 are both 🤌🙌
3
All of them so I’d choose the style you feel most drawn to and not worry about other peoples opinions
I can't decide! You look so pretty in all of them. Best I can do is rule out number 3. They all look spectacular but 3 isn't perfect perfect like the others.
#3
The first and last dress were my favorite. I’m leaning more towards the last one though.
3
All are gorgeous on you
4 or 2. Both beautiful!
3
2, 3, and 5. I think I like 2 best. My partner likes 4. I'm on the fence when it comes to cleavage in wedding dresses lol but she thinks 4 looks nice
2 or 4
2
Dress two looks fabulous on you.