Designer: Kitty Chen Couture

Why We Love Her:

Fabiana is a show stopping gown from head to toe! From first glance, her flawless silhouette is a stunner! This is one of the most beautiful, entirely beaded wedding dresses that we have seen. She has a flitted, structured bodice that then flares into a voluminous ruffle tulle bottom. This skirt is lined with a horsehair finish to ensure that the shape is kept all day long! This dress will be perfect for a bride envisioning both a classic, timeless affair or a modern, lavish event.

Beaded Wedding Dresses Details

Fabiana will perfectly compliment every bride who tried her on. Her bodice boning and stiff material will accentuate a bride’s curves, creating a gorgeous hourglass shape and flattering fit. Her modern plunge with a pointed liner neckline twist is an ideal touch to this fashionable dress. This plunge is slightly revealing; however, the mesh insert will still give the bride sufficient coverage and comfortability. Moving to Fabiana’s back, it slightly dips down into a zipper closure. She also has iridescent crystal buttons that line down the zipper. From the bottom of the silhouette, Fabiana’s tulle ruffles extend out into a long dramatic train.

She is available in three color options including ivory/champagne/toffee (shown in pictures), all ivory, and all white. All of these color options will allow the bride to match multiple color schemes, when planning her bridal party and decor.

She’s Great For:

Fabiana, like all of our beaded wedding dresses, is great for a bride who is looking to make a grand entrance! She is the perfect blend of elegance and femininity. Brides will make jaws drop as she walks down the aisle and this dress will ensure all attention will be focused on her all night long. Fabiana would pair great in a ballroom venue at any time of the year. Her versatile features will go great in both a classic or a fun setting, and her sparkle will radiate in any lighting (daylight or chandelier). In this dress, the bride will feel like a true princess!

What Makes Her Special:

Fabiana’s intricate beading is her most notable feature by far! While Kitty Chen is known for her magnificent detail, entirely beaded wedding dresses come few and far between. Unlike other dresses, Fabiana’s bodice does not incorporate lace at all. Her pattern of beading comes solely from the use of rhinestones, peals, sequins, and silver thread work. This detail is presented in a slight “V” design, ultimately creating a very slimming motif that will perfectly shape brides of all sizes!

Fabiana’s gorgeous embellishments are truly one of a kind, making all brides fall in love! This dress is also size, inclusive for curvy brides!

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When shopping for your bridal gown as a plus size bride-to-be, you may be wondering what style dress will flatter you the most. The fact is, any of them! When they are tailored to fit your body and you feel secure and beautiful, any silhouette will be perfect! These are the three best plus size wedding dress silhouettes in our store.

1- Mermaid

There is no better shape to show off curves like a mermaid. The structure is such that it will hug everywhere and with the flared out skirt the balance is evened out. Mermaids can come in all necklines, from high neck halter to plunging strapless and this is where you can really make a statement!

Depending on your bust, you may or may not want to consider strapless. Larger bust brides may want to try on something with additional life and support such as a V-neck or a sweetheart with thin straps. So flattering, and a deeper plunge is an option when you are supported properly!

Medium and smaller busts can try out the above as well, but also strapless. Consider adding off the shoulder or detachable sleeves for two different looks. More modest brides may want a higher neck like a bateau.

Try on different necklines to see which one you feel best in and ask for trusted opinions if you aren’t sure. And keep in mind if you are a dancer, mermaids restrict movement in your legs so if you love mermaid but intend to dance the night away, you may want a second reception dress for the party!

2- A-line

The A-line shape is flattering on every body. The fun part of this shape is that you get to choose where the waist falls: is a natural waist or a dropped waist for you?

The natural waist is at the smallest part of your waist, usually where your hands are when you put your hands on your hips. This placement works well if you have a longer torso and balances your shape out nicely. If you have a shorter torso, this can make the bottom half look much longer. If you love the natural waist but have a short torso, a plunge neckline can give the illusion it’s longer.

The dropped waist hugs down farther on the hips. While still giving the A-line shape, the drop allows for extra detail on the bodice and adds a smoother transition to the full skirt.

3 – Sheath

A sleek and contemporary option that can be sexy or conservative, this style has no crinoline or flaring, just a simple straight line down. The sheath can also have different necklines, beading, and fabrics depending on your preference and formality of the wedding. Our plus sized brides who aren’t into the full skirts love the way this silhouette makes them look and feel like a modern bride.

Make sure you try all of these shapes on when you are hunting for your dress. Call ahead to the bridal shops, ask about their plus sized options, and make sure they have a good selection for you to try within your budget. Ensure they have professional stylists who know the best plus size wedding dress silhouettes and can make recommendations and give you ideas for modifications, accessories, etc.

Take your time and trying on all of the plus size wedding dress silhouettes and see which one makes you want to say Yes!

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Summary

• A-line wedding dresses are the most traditionally worn shape
• The A-line shape is universally flattering on all body shapes
• The A-line bridal gown can be found in any fabric and neckline
• A-line shape works for any season, venue, and aesthetic

A-line wedding dresses are a must to try when you are wedding dress shopping.

This traditional and classic silhouette works for every bride and every body shape. If you love all things romantic and want your dream gown to be one of timeless elegance, this is the style you’ll want for your wedding day.

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It is important to understand bridal sizes run 1-2 sizes smaller than regular sizing. There are brides who are very surprised to find their size falls into plus size wedding dresses, and that is why. Bridal runs very small. Curvy brides can be discouraged if the bridal salon they visit does not have enough (or any) bridal gowns in plus sizes to try. Call ahead or check their website before visiting!

Wedding Dress Sizing and Curvy Brides

Let’s say your normal size, or “street size” as some call it, is a 14.  You come in and try on a wedding dress in a size 14 and it’s not even close to zipping. This is a very real situation and has nothing to do with you not being a size 14. You try a 16 and still no… but you have never been an 18 in anything – what is happening?!

Nothing.  That is simply the way bridal sizing runs.  Designers size range charts are easily available to look at online and they clearly do not represent accurate sizing consistent with the times. Since that doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon, it’s something to know and more importantly, not care about. So if your street size is a 14 or above, you will most likely want to look at plus size dresses.

Features Of Your Dream Dress

Once you determine your approximate size you want to make sure the Bridal store has plenty of choice for you to try in your size and larger. It is much easier for a bride to try on dresses that need to be clipped down, rather than trying on dresses that will not close. You cannot simply imagine what a specific gown will look like in your size when you can’t even get it to close. Although it is rare to try on a sample and find it is a perfect fit, however, it is not impossible!

Features include different silhouettes, necklines, and fabrics. 

The bridal shop should have a good selection of wedding dresses cut for the curvy bride from different bridal designers within your budget at price points.  You will want to see a variety of styles, such as mermaid gowns, ball gowns, sheath and column, and a-line silhouettes. Once you determine that they do, make sure you have photos of the features that are important to you. On trend details like long sleeve wedding dresses, or dresses with long sleeves that detach, bows and wraps, and other accessories should be available for you to try. 

Trying on a variety will help you understand your personal style, begin narrowing down to your perfect choice, and hopefully lead to your total princess moment with a Yes!

What Wedding Dress Style Is Best For A Curvy Bride?

Brides of all shapes and sizes can wear any style! Designers have really stepped it up in this area, providing dresses from clean girl minimalist to basque waist ballgowns! Timeless silhouettes made from high-quality fabric ensures the structure of your gown delivers a perfect fit.

As a plus size bride you may feel anxious about shopping for your dress. You shouldn’t! When you do your online research of bridal dresses you will find there are timeless classic styles with beautiful details for the traditional bride, whimsy flowy wedding dresses, boho dresses for the country bride, as well as simple wedding dresses for the more minimalist bride — in a broad size sample range.  

Trying on a variety will help you understand your personal style, begin narrowing down to your perfect choice, and hopefully lead to your total princess moment with a Yes!

FAQ

Can a curvy bride wear a delicate spaghetti strap?

Absolutely. The weight of a wedding gown is held by the bodice, not by the straps. You can definitely wear delicate straps.

Why is my size different in dresses?

You may find yourself in different sizes, depending on the silhouette and the designer. For instance, say you are a size 20 in the waist, but a 26 in the hip. If you try on an A-line, you may be a size 20 because there is volume in the skirt. However, if you try on a mermaid you must fit your hips so you would be a size 26. Different designers have different size charts as well, do not worry about the size.

Does it cost more to buy a plus sized dress?

Sometimes. Some bridal designers charge extra for plus size gowns. Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo does NOT charge extra for plus size dresses, and you should ask the stores you visit their policy with up-charging regarding size,

What if I am larger than the largest size on a size chart? 

A bridal boutique may have designers who offer custom size dresses. For a custom size there may be a fee, however, the dress will be made for your measurements.

More Information

All beautiful brides deserve a dream wedding dress for their wedding day. Do not worry about a number on a tag. Again, try on different types of gowns to see what you like, what looks best, and what makes you feel like a beautiful curvy bride. If the store has an experienced seamstress, let her pin the gowns to show exactly how they can fit your body. You will know your dress when you try it on and saying Yes to the dress is a core memory. We’d love to help guide you to the perfect wedding dress for your big day!

About Us

Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo is owned by Franco and Wendy Salerno. We founded the store in January, 2013 with a mission of running an honest, kind, and family-oriented bridal and tuxedo business. The name is a combination of our two daughters, Daria and Deanna. Today, our business is a Bucks County staple and the go-to place for wedding attire. Our long-time employees are kind, genuine, and truly part of the family. The lasting relationships we have made with customers, vendors, and designers are something we are truly grateful for.

Our store received national recognition in July, 2025 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. In 2024, Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo was named a Top 100 Small Business in America by the US Chamber of Commerce. We have been featured by Apple.com, ABC National News, TLC’s “Say Yes: Wedding SOS”, the Wall Street Journal, Square, and Axios. We are approaching 1,000 Google reviews with a 4.9 rating, and listed in the Knot’s “Hall of Fame”.

Locally, we are active members of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, the Montco Gateway Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce), and the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce serving on committees and as board members. Franco was Treasurer, Executive Committee member and a Board member of the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce and their 2024 Mitchell-Conner award winner. He was also a board member of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce for many years. Wendy is a former Chair of the Women In Business, awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023, and named a 2025 Bucks County Parent Woman of Influence. Our daughter Daria is a former wish granter for the Make-A-Wish® foundation. We proudly partner with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Angel Gowns, Wish Upon A Wedding, and donate to local schools and community band, choir, and theater programs.

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