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For the record, we think you should wear any wedding dress you feel your absolute best in. But if you're feeling a little overwhelmed with all the options out there (we know, there are many gorgeous gowns to choose from), we're here to guide the way.

You can start with thinking about what type of dress silhouette will flatter your body type best. Find the major silhouettes below—and we'll leave it to you to decide which type you want to strut your stuff in on your wedding day. 

The number one distinguishing trait of a ball gown is its very full skirt. The silhouette also has a fitted bodice and is cinched at the natural waist.

You'll love it if:  You have a boyish figure, since the fullness of the dress will make you look curvier. It's also great for pear-shaped brides, since it defines the waist and the skirt skims over the hips. If you're busty, you'll love how much it balances you out. 

You could hate it if:  You have an athletic figure—you might find you look a little boxy if you don't have a lot of curves. 

Sometimes known as a column dress, the sheath silhouette is a formfitting style that follows the body’s natural line and doesn’t flare out.

You'll love it if:  You're petite, since this slim shape adds length. This silhouette also looks great on brides with slender figures.

Not to be confused with mermaid, a trumpet silhouette will have a straight-lined skirt that subtly flares from the knee toward the hem in a trumpet shape.

You could hate it if:  You're not comfortable with flaunting your curves. Also, be careful if you have a rounder-shaped torso—this silhouette may not flatter you. 

This silhouette is known for its fitted bodice and waistline that hits right above the natural waist, with a loosely fitted skirt that skims the body. 

You'll love it if:  You're petite. Since the style hits below the bustline and skims over your waist and hips, you'll look instantly longer and leaner.

As its name implies, this cut is narrow at the top and extends out along the body in the shape of—you guessed it—an A.

You'll love it if: You're, well, anyone! This silhouette works for every body type. There’s a reason it’s one of the most popular skirt silhouettes—it’s super-flattering on almost everyone and allows tons of movement on the dance floor and beyond. 

You could hate it if:  You're looking for something super sexy. The loose-fitting skirt is appealing for lots of reasons, but not because it hugs your curves. 

The mermaid silhouette is defined by a slim, tapered, curve-hugging skirt that follows the line of the hips and thighs, and flares out around the knee.