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The Wedding Gown Experts here at Champion Cleaners in Birmingham Alabama want to make sure you look and feel your best on your special day. We know that picking the shape of your gown is sure to be one of the most important Wedding Gown decisions you'll make. The first step to doing so is finding out what shape your body is.
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Hourglass Body type
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Top Hourglass Body Type The bust is larger than the hips and the waist is well defined. |
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Spoon Body Type
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Pear Body Type
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The Hourglass and the Top Hourglass are very similar, however a gown will look different on each type. The Top Hourglass is going to focus on a larger bust measurement where the standard hourglass is a more equal bust to hip ratio.
The Spoon and Pear are also similar shapes. The main difference lies in the transition between the waist and hip. A pear with have a gentle slope, like a hill, where a spoon is more like a cliff.
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Oval Body Type
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Diamond Body Type
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Inverted Triangle Body Type
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Straight Body Type The bust and hips are basically the same size. The waist is slightly smaller than the bust and hips |
Now that you know your shape, you can begin looking into what cuts and styles will flatter your frame. And remember, no dress is going to be 100% perfect off the shelf. Fabrics will shrink and warp in the wash, and gowns should be tailored to fit. Always bring your gown to a Certified Wedding Gown Specialist and a Professional Seamstress for all your Dry Cleaning and Alterations needs.
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Solving Wedding Gown Problems in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and GeorgiaWe are Certified Wedding Gown SpecialistsTM in Birmingham, Alabama serving the Southeast. Endorsed by the Association of Bridal Consultants. Champion Wedding Gown Specialist2548 Rocky Ridge RoadBirmingham, AL 35243205.588.4120 |