Empire wedding dresses

The empire line is the most merciful cut there is. It presses on neither ribs nor stomach, which is why pregnant brides choose it — and why it saves the day when the wedding is six months out and your weight is still moving.

Fabric matters more than decoration here: chiffon and light silk give that flow, while heavy satin turns an empire into a column. At the fitting, watch how the dress behaves as you move — this silhouette lives in the stride.