Question from Annie:
Hi there, I’m getting married next year and I have no idea what kind of dress would look good on me. I’m only 5′ tall and I’m really worried that I will look funny in a real, long wedding gown. I’m also an XS and for a petite person, my chest is really big. I just don’t want to look like I’m drowning in my dress.
Thank you for your help! 
Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:
Hi Annie, a long gown will actually elongate your body and make you look taller—especially an A-line style or something that doesn’t visually "cut you off" at the waist. What you need to do is pick a dress that balances your upper and lower torso so they look balanced. If you are top heavy, choose a more flared skirt to balance the top. A fitted waist will give your body definition and shape.
Since you are short, you won’t want the big, flared princess style dress, but something with a more fitted shape, and a nicely draped skirt with some flow.
If you are unsure of being able to pick out the right dress, ask a friend or relative whose fashion sense you admire to help you pick out your gown. The real trick is to have a balanced look to your body—upper and lower halves. Many styles will do this, so try on lots of dresses. If you sign up for my free wedding newsletter, you will receive the .pdf How To Dress Your Body Type which you might find helpful.
Good luck, and if you have further questions, please feel free to ask.
Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert
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