Article: One of the most important aspects of the dress is the fit. Before you go shopping, you should figure out what fit you are looking for. If you have a small bust and shapely thighs and hips, think about an A-line fit. A-lines usually have a fitted bodice with a skirt that flares gently from the waist to form an "A" shape. They work for most body types and are a particularly good choice for pear shapes, or someone who does not want a tight fit on their lower body. You can accentuate your waist further by picking a dress with a decorative element like a sash or beading around the waist of the dress. Avoid a dress that is bunchy or overly embellished on the bottom half. This will make your hips and thighs look larger than they are. If you have a large bust, you will want a fit that is supportive on top. You should consider a dress with boning or with a built-in corset. This kind of fit will give you the shape you want and will prevent any mishaps on your wedding day! Many busty women feel they can't wear strapless dresses. You can still wear a strapless dress, but to make yourself feel more comfortable on the day, make sure it fits to a tee. A square-neck dress is a great option for busty women because it shows off your assets without showing too much. An empire dress is similar to an A-line dress, except that it cinches under the bust and flows out to make a floor-length A-line. This fit is very flattering on most body types, and is a good option if you don't want to wear a tight-fitting dress. Though empire dresses are flowy, don't pick one that is too large or has a lot of excess fabric. You still want to accentuate your figure. Avoid any dresses that have any kind of horizontal detailing like beading or striping. Focus instead on finding a dress that has vertical elements like a plunging neckline, vertical paneling or vertical embellishments. An empire fit can also flatter a petite body type by accentuating the bust and creating the appearance of long legs. If you are thin and tall, you may either want to highlight your statuesque physique, or you may want to choose a dress that creates curves. Depending on how you feel individually, pick either a sheath dress that follows the long straight form of your body, or a flared dress like a mermaid cut that creates curves and breaks up your body. A sheath dress isn't necessarily tight, but it won't conceal the shape of your body. If you feel especially self-conscious about a certain part of your body, consider a different fit. There are a lot of conventions about which dress looks best on which body type, and generally they are great places to start from. But you want to be careful that you don't pick a fit you don't like or are not comfortable with. A great way to figure out what fit is best for you individually is to look at the dresses you already own. Although they are much less formal than your wedding dress will be, figure out what fit you generally wear and feel comfortable in. Another way to find the best cut is to think about your favorite feature and find a way to flaunt it. For example, if you have toned arms, find a sleeveless dress so that you can show them off. Accentuating a body part doesn't necessarily mean exposing it. Be careful of showing too much leg or cleavage, as showing too much skin can make your dress look less formal.
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Choose an A-line fit for a pear-shape or apple-shape. Choose a supportive dress for a busty body type. Pick an empire dress for a plus-sized body type. Pick a dress that creates verticality for petite body types. Choose a sheath or flared dress for long and lean body types. Remember that you know yourself best.

Some people can develop maladaptive ways of thinking about social interactions, which can increase loneliness and decrease your ability to be content while alone. For example, you may be sensitive and pay more attention to negative information from the environment, such as a strange look from someone. Identify your negative thinking habits. For example, you may have a tendency to think people are laughing at your or giving you dirty looks. Find disconfirming evidence. If you think someone is giving you a harsh look and thinking negatively about you, think of another alternative. For example, perhaps the person just looks that way or is having a bad day. It may have nothing to do with you at all. Humans need social relationships to thrive. Connecting with others can help you feel less lonely and fearful, while increasing your sense of happiness. How you think about the quality of your relationships is an important part of maintaining well-being. If you believe that you have enough friends and quality social connections, you may feel better. If you don't believe this you can work toward cultivating healthy friendships and relationships with others. Having a large social network may increase feelings of loneliness. Instead of having many acquaintances, focus more on the close personal relationships you already have. Peer relationships are important in developing a sense of happiness and being able to tolerate being alone. Make social plans. Don't wait for people to contact you. Focus on the person and the connection or conversation rather than on activities that limit social connection, such as watching movies or television. Get social support when you are feeling lonely or negative while alone. Ask a friend to spend time with you or talk about it. Limit destructive relationships. Having negative or abusive relationships can increase your sense of loneliness even if you are not alone. Social skills are important in reducing loneliness and increasing social connection. In order to make new friends you can increase your opportunity for social interaction. For example, join a group of some kind such as a gym class or book club. Maintaining a positive connection with others even when you are alone can help you feel less lonely and increase your happiness about being alone. Use the internet and social media sites to feel connected when you are alone. This can help increase your well-being when you are alone. Be careful not to use the internet as most of your means of social connection because this can lead to increased loneliness. Everyone feels lonely at one time or another; however, there may be circumstances in which you need additional help and should seek counseling. If you are feeling depressed or your time alone is the result of social anxiety disorder, a mental health professional can assist you with these issues. Signs of depression include: persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feeling; loss of interest or pleasure in activities; feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness; difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much; and feeling fatigued or slowed down. Signs of social phobia or social anxiety disorder include: feeling anxious about being around people, feeling afraid to speak with people even though you want to, avoiding other people, fearing judgement of others, feeling sick or nauseous around others, and worrying for weeks about an upcoming event where you know there will be people. If you are experiencing these or other symptoms, contact a counselor or mental health professional for a diagnosis. They can help you figure out treatment for these conditions.
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Change the way you think about social interactions. Nourish your relationships. Spend time with your friends and loved ones. Make new friends. Connect when alone. Know when to get help.