What kind of dress will suit me?

After watching Gok Wan this morning he stated that pear shapes suit halter necks as it gives the illusion of broader shoulders and larger breasts to balance out the bottom half. I knew my lazy morning information session might come in handy!

The best thing is to go and try lots of different styles as it really depends on each dress.

Bateau neckline is flattering too. Happy shopping and don't forget the flash!

I'd honestly say the best thing to do is try on a variety of shapes - you might be surprised what suits. Allow the woman in the shop to suggest some styles too - they always seem to know their stuff. And have fun.

I think I would ideally like strapless but I don't really like sweetheart necklines helpp!!!

I think you will find your perfect dress once you've tried a few on, it will be fine ?

Without a photo its impossible to judge what will suit

Your best bet is just to go and try on all different styles ! I was shocked with my choice I didn't think it would suit me ...!8'fact it made me cry ( in a good way! ) x

As some of the others have said, it's best to try on a range of different dresses, then go from there. You can be surprised about what you end up liking after trying on a few different styles - I found that wedding dresses were like nothing I'd ever tried on before, so keep open minded. I'm sure you'll look and feel fantastic whatever style you choose.

Definitely go to a dress shop & try on lots of dresses.

The ladies in there will be able to help you find the perfect dress for your shape. It's hard to tell without seeing you & also you'd be surprised with what would suit you which you maybe automatically wouldn't think would.

Try on a variety of styles, and hopefully the staff in the shop you choose will be able to advise.

I have just found my dress (in the first shop I went to!), and the assistant was absolutely fantastic. She really knew her stuff and was absolutely spot on when she said a tea length dress (which I had been lusting after for months) may not suit my petite, 5'2" frame. From the start, I didn't want strapless, but I tried on at least three strapless dresses, just in case one blew me away. The assistant even showed me how straps and wraps could be attached to a strapless dress, to change its look.

I ended up with a satin gown, and I had also said from the beginning that I wasn't keen on satin and wanted lace. I think if you try a variety, then you'll start to get a feel for what suits you and what you feel comfortable in. You will also find that many of the dresses enhance your shape. I am slim and always think of myself as quite 'boyish' in shape, but in most of the dresses, because of the corseting and boning, I discovered curves I didn't realise existed.

Try as much as you can, and don't feel disheartened if you don't love the first few you try. There is a dress shape to suit everyone.

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Hi there,

I'd definitely agree with everyone who says you should go try on loads of different styles.

I'm a similar shape - 5'5" big hips and thighs and smallish boobs. I initially liked how i looked in fishtail type dresses but I didn't like my thighs feeling so constrained. I've now gone for a wider skirt than I was expecting with a sweetheart neckline and ruching on the top part as I found that increased the the size of my boobs.

But you need to go see what you like and what suits you. Also, you could try to find out what parts of your body your OH likes best and try to accentuate that bit.

You won't know until you try dresses on.

What you think will suit you is generally the opposite! Dresses look very different in real life and off the hanger.

Id say A line would suit u most x

Example

A-line would be the one for you I think. It disguises fuller hips and thights. Ideal would be a dress with style detalis up top to balance out your proportions. soething similar to: http://allweddingdresses.co.uk/wedding-dress,Sweetheart,5992,Spring-2013,item,4908.html or http://allweddingdresses.co.uk/wedding-dress,Demetrios,2865,2013,item,10662.html or my favourite http://allweddingdresses.co.uk/wedding-dress,Allure,8972,Bridals,item,2288.html

that's my opinion. Good luck! Enjoy shopping! x

Hello

I am a proper pear shape (size 14 at the mo after having a baby) but normally a size 12. Go for something that will show off your tiny waist

This is my wedding dress

Oh and if you are a toned pear shape, you will probably look gorgeous in a tighter A-line fit x

I'm a pear - size 10 on top and size 14 on the bottom. I'm a bit taller than you. 5 ft 7 but I went for a fish tail dress in the end but ordered it in a bigger size (and having it taken in up top). The idea being that it should sit nicely over my bottom and thighs without clinging.

I originally thought I should have A-line but after trying a few on I realised that they just wern't me. I would def say go to the shop and try on lots of dresses. One A-line dress might not be great but another may be your dream dress. (where neck and waist lines sit make a huge difference).

Good luck and I hope to see a flash once you've chosen.

Thank you all so much for your advice! some lovely dress suggestions too!! I will hopefull start shopping in 2014 so will be sure to post some flashes of the dresses I try and ask for advice!! ?