I was the kind of girl who knew exactly what I wanted my wedding dress to look like. I spent my entire childhood planning my wedding, from the centerpieces to the venue to, obviously, the dress.

As a kid, I wanted a typical princess dress with layers of tulle, a giant bow at the waist and a strapless bodice. Basically, the more I resembled a wedding cake, the better. Then, reality set in. Strapless things do not look good on me. A gigantic tulle skirt might look beautiful on tall women, but as someone of average height, it would swallow me whole.


Whether you’re in the process of picking out dresses or just love them enough to dedicate an entire Pinterest board to them, here’s what you should keep in mind.

Everyone says that before going bathing suit shopping, you should get ready like you’re really heading to the beach. Lather on some self-tanner, shave your legs and do whatever it takes to feel your sexiest.

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Same goes for wedding dress shopping. If you’re going to be butt-naked in a room full of women helping you squeeze like a sausage into a glorified tutu, you’d better feel confident. Whatever makes you feel your best — be it a spray tan or red lipstick — do it.

It’ll make you feel less like a kid trying on expensive clothes and more like the perfect princess you are.

Unless you’re luckier than a leprechaun, you won’t find the perfect dress in the first store you visit. Instead of spending the first few appointments nitpicking microscopic details, direct your attention to finding the cut that best suits you.

The beading or extra layer of lace can be easily fixed. The mermaid hem cannot.

Also, keep in mind that just because it looks great on your Pinterest board doesn’t mean it will translate well to your body. As with bathing suits, jeans and just about every other article of clothing you own, you need to work at figuring out what style is really “you.”

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That’s the sh*t that’ll show up in your drunken reception selfies, after all.

The neckline is a key part of the dress. Larger-busted babes can rock sweetheart necklines, while girls with smaller boobs would look stunning in a strapless or a bateau neckline.

Keep your upper arms and armpit vagina (yep, I went there) in mind, too, because ill-fitting strapless gowns can create extra flab. If that’s a concern for you, opt for a halter neck or a gown with sleeves, a la Kate Middleton.