If you are wondering how to pick a gown to flatter your figure, look no further. We've got suggestions on how to find your best look for your big day:

If you want to look taller: Try a dress with a high neckline and/or an empire waist. A short sleeved or sleeveless dress with long gloves will also elongate your appearance. Another neckline that usually flatters the petite woman is an off-the-shoulder neckline. Be careful not to choose a dress that overwhelms you.

If you want to de-emphasize your height: A drop waist with a wide belt and trim or ruffles that wraps around the dress will take away the all legs look. Open, off the shoulder, low necklines with billowy sleeves are also good. Hats or dramatic veiling are striking and will not overpower you.

If you're too slender: You can add a few pounds by selecting a heavier fabric such as velvet, satin or moire. Choose a blousier bodice with a gathered waist and narrow sleeves.

If you want to appear more slender: You'll seem slimmer if you wear a dress with a high waistline, a Princess style or A-line dress. You can even go with the classic "slimmer" trick and wear vertical lines. Scoop necks can be very flattering. Stay away from lacy ruffles, clingy fabrics and puffed sleeves.

If you want to de-emphasize your bustline: A V-neck, scoop neck or high neckline with a keyhole yoke is usually most flattering. Avoid empire or cinched waists, they accentuate larger breasts. A straight skirt, A-line dress or fitted bodice with a full skirt is also flattering.

If you want to de-emphasize wide hips: This common problem can be disguised with a ballgown, flared skirt or A-line dress. Emphasize your upper body and waist (instead of your hips) by selecting a gown with bodice detail, like lace or beading.

If you are short-waisted: A-line or drop waist bodices help elongate your torso because they mask your real waistline.

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