The best wedding dresses for every body type

Want to look long and lean? Stay away from big ball gowns and go for a silhouette that skims your body.

A slight drop waist can make your legs look short, so opt for a natural waist. A-line sweetheart dress, style 8670, Justin Alexander.

A form-fitting fit-and-flare wedding gown gives the illusion of height. Strapless fit-and-flare dress, style "Falcon," Blue by Enzoani.

A sheath's continuous line stretches your frame. Strapless sheath dress, style 10164, Impression Bridal.

Celebrate your curves in a gown that shrinks and defines your waist.

Accentuate your hourglass figure in a fit-and-flare wedding dress. Mermaid sweetheart dress, style 4306, Paloma Blanca.

Minimize your hips and shrink your waist in an A-line wedding dress. A-line beaded dress, style 8653, Justin Alexander.

Side draping and lightweight fabrics are super slimming. A-line sweetheart dress, style K11312, Kathy Ireland for Mon Cheri.

Slipdresses and sheaths can make you look top-heavy. Balance out your chest with a full skirt.

The subtle dip in this bodice softens your bust-line. Strapless mermaid dress, style 8670, Paloma Blanca.