First things first: know your body type. Second: remember that these are just guidelines, and you may find that a dress that isn’t supposed to “match” your body type can end up looking - and feeling - great on you. A-line and slip dresses flatter most body types, while empire styles look best on pear-shaped brides. Mermaid and trumpet-style gowns look great on inverted triangle-shaped brides, while tea-length gowns are a good choice for petite brides.