Finding a Dress-Apple Body Type

I remember looking for my dress. I knew what I wanted it to look like, but then as it got closer to me trying dresses on, I started to question what style of dress might look good on my body type. That's when I started to think about the actual shape of my potential wedding dress....and that's how I found the perfect style for me. Now, it's my turn to help you find yours. :-)

There are 5 basic body types. Apple-more of a round shape; Pear-more of a rounded bottom and narrower top; Triangle-more of a wider top, and a narrower bottom; Rectangle-more of a boxy shape, more athletic build (labeled "ruler" in the picture); and Hourglass-a wider top and matching bottom coming in near the midsection to a narrower point.

In actual people, this is what the shapes look like:

From left to right: Pear shape, Triangle shape, Rectangle/Ruler shape, Apple shape, Hourglass shape
Source: She Knows