Selecting Your Gown
Before choosing your gown, take an inventory of your personal style. Note styles, colors, and shapes that make you look and feel beautiful. Use the guide below to assist with your gown selection.
Silhouettes
	Ball Gown - This style is the most traditional with a full bodice that leads to a full skirt.
	Empire - This cut features a waistline right under the bust that falls to a slimmer skirt.
	A-line/Princess - This shape has vertical seams flowing from the skirt; these seams have a slimming effect.
	Sheath - This design is a slim silhouette that closely follows the contour of the body.
Body Types
	Hourglass - For a large bust and a thin waist, an A-line gown is flattering.
	Short Waist - Girls that are naturally proportioned, except the distance between your waist and hips look best in a princess line silhouette with a full skirt.
	Thick waist - This body type similar to a short waist, but undefined, will get a thinning look in an empire waist gown.
	Full Figure - Women with full, round hips look great in an A-line or a ball gown style.
	Pear shaped - For figures small on top and slightly larger on bottom, a strapless or off-the-shoulder ball gown will fit well.
	Thin - For short or tall bodies, a ball gown or sheath is a great choice.
	Petite - Simple styles flatter a petite figure. A-line and Sheath are great choices.