There are very few brides who have maids all the same shapes and sizes, so it’s often difficult to find a style that compliments varying figures. Try these tips on how work with your maids’ shapes and help them find the perfect style!
Problem Area: Bust
Some think the best way to disguise an ample bust is to cover it up, but this can often make the bust appear even bigger! Ask any top heavy maid to put high-neckline style and you will instantly see what we mean. Try instead a slight v-neckline, scoop or sweetheart neckline for busty maids, these options aren’t too revealing and will compliment a busty frame.
Problem Area: Hips
A bottom heavy bride will cringe at the idea of anything too slinky on her bottom half. A chic (and timelessly stylish) A-Line style, is the most flattering for hipppy maids, this style will allow them to show off their waists while skimming over their hips and thighs. An embellished neckline or statement necklace is also a great option for bottom heavy maids, as details like this draw the eye upwards away from their problem area.
Probelm Area: Arms
While strapless styles have been popular for maids for years now, they’re not everybody’s cup of tea. If your maid isn’t that keen on her arms, look for a style with a simple and feminine cap sleeve, or if it’s just the one maid that isn’t keen, give her the option of a matching silk shawl, wrap or even an embellished cardi or jacekt to help make her feel more comfortable and look her best.
Problem Area: Legs
The easiest way to allow your maids a little individuality to their wedding party looks is to allow them to play with their hemlines. This works particularly well if you’ve found a maxi style that you love. Your maids that love their pins can have the dress hemmed to their knee or above, and others can leave the dress full length to hide what they don’t love. Keep in mind that shoes with ankle straps can be very unflattering on, opt instead for a shoe without any ankle strap which will instantly elongate the legs.
