How to find out what my body type is and best wedding dress style

A lines usually flatter all body types.

Are you on the shorter side? Can't tell from the picture, but often, ball gowns can be overwhelming if you're petite.

I would try on some silhouettes you haven't tried yet...mermaid, fit and flare, just to get a sense...the dress in the picture you posted is more form fitting and looks great on you. So perhaps in a wedding gown that shape would work too.

Best of luck! Share some pictures if you can!

I think the dress you posted looks great on you! You look rather petite, so I could see where a big ball gown might be swallowing you up. Maybe a mermaid gown would work because you could still get some poof at the bottom if you wanted, but the top would elongate your body more? Are the bridal consultants at the stores you've been to helping make recommendations?

I’m similar body type, a bit taller. The styles I thought I wanted did not work for me. I had a lady helping me that suggested I try a fit and flare style. It was perfect. The fit and flares are all slightly different. I ended up with a trumpet style fit and flare witty a sweetheart neckline, strapless. I also found I needed the right balance of structure and comfort. Too much structure I could sit, and not enough structure....well I just felt frumpy in them.

Sorry one more thing, when you go in to the next shop, tell them you DONT know what you want. Ask them to pull a couple styles you they think will work well on you, and make sure to say comfort is important.

I had a vision of what I wanted my dress to be because of my body type, ultimately I found out that wasn't the dress for me at all. I ended up choosing a dress with a ruched waist and sheath style which ultimately flattered my body.

I think it's most helpful to try on all types of styles of gowns. you never know what may work on you or what you end up actually liking.