The Best Dresses For Busty Brides

Let's face it, ladies: sometimes too much of a good thing is just too much! If nature endowed you with a bit too much in the bust department, flattering your figure is probably one of your top concerns when you are shopping for a wedding gown. Happily, you will find that there are many styles that will help to get your assets under control for your big day!

When we are talking about ways to get a large bust under control, we are generally talking about the natural ones - the kind that had you crossing your arms over your chest from a very young age. Brides who have the fake Pamela Anderson style enormous-but-impossibly-perky type of bust are usually more interested in showing it off than covering it up. If you fall into the first category, rest assured that you will be able to find a wedding gown that makes you the center of attention, not your chest. It just takes some careful shopping, and the help of a very good seamstress.

If you have ever watched the tv show "What Not to Wear", they are frequently advising full-chested women to look for tops that will make "the girls" look "locked and loaded". This is great advice for brides, as well. When you are shopping for a wedding gown that will get a large bust under control, think of structure as your best ally in reining in the girls. Run away from dresses that are filmy, unstructured, or don't allow you to wear a great fitting bra or bustier.

To get the right amount of structure in a wedding gown, look for styles that have bodices with boning and that are made from a substantial fabric,like a silk mikado. This will enable you to get a nice smooth fit that contains your chest nicely. Very lightweight fabrics simply will not be up to the challenge! Strapless gowns often have the necessary boning (yes, a busty bride can wear strapless!), but you can have boning added to many other styles as well. And the more boning, the better - I knew one bride whose bodice had so many strips of boning in it that it could actually stand up on its own!

Choosing the right neckline is key for full-busted brides. Whenever you are trying to minimize the effect of curves, look for clothing that has strong straight lines. For example, a v-neck gown is an excellent option, as long as the neckline is not too plunging. Another flattering neckline is a portrait neckline, or a straight across strapless gown. Styles to avoid would be anything too curvy, such as deep scoopnecks or exaggerated sweetheart necklines. And run screaming from dresses with high necks like bateaus; you may think that you will be hiding your chest by completely covering it up, but in actuality, you will end up looking like bust from the neck down - not a good look at all!

Another great way to generate a flattering line on the chest is with your jewelry. The same long straight lines that work in a gown will be ideal for your bridal jewelry. To get the perfect piece, look into custom bridal Swarovski necklaces. Bridal necklaces that are custom made will ensure that you get the perfect length for your neckline, and the Swarovski crystals will ensure that they are fabulous!

It is always going to be more challenging to find the perfect wedding gown when you are not a perfect sample size. However, know that your dream dress is out there waiting for you, even if it takes you a little longer to find it. And if you never find that one wedding gown that has all the details you want in the perfect cut, you can always get one custom made just for you. That is sure to make any bride feel extra special.

Finding the whole process of weddings and all the planning that goes into one fascinating, Laura writes about many of the considerations that brides have to deal with. Custom bridal Swarovski necklaces are a wonderful way to get a fabulous look at an affordable price.