Most brides are partial to A-line wedding dresses, but the figure-hugging sheath dress can be just as romantic without the stiffness and formality associated with ballgown dresses. Most brides are hesitant about sheath dresses because they don’t feel confident about showing off their figure, but if the dress is designed well, they can draw attention to your body’s best assets and disguise your flaws. Take a look at Jenny Packham’s stunning wedding dresses and see if these don’t change your mind about walking down the aisle in a stiff ballgown dress.

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The wedding dress to the left places the emphasis on the beaded neckline and shoulder blades while the flowing ruffles and the drapey silhouette of the dress can disguise wide hips. The deep v-neckline on the dress to the right gives the illusion of a fuller bust and a wider waist, which would be perfect on a girl with slim, athletic figure.

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The slim lines, intricate beading, and smart layering of these two wedding dresses make for a delightfully sleek figure that’s also romantic and sweet.

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The draped chiffon sleeves on this dress evokes images of Grecian goddesses or forest nymphs. If a bride’s not too confident about her arms, these sleeves will do a great job of hiding them without looking too functional.

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