Beginning the search for your dream wedding dress? We’re here to teach you the basics so you feel confident + prepared for your bridal appointment. Keep scrolling to view the different kinds of wedding dress silhouettes, as well as an example for each! Be sure to screenshot your favorite for inspo at your bridal appointment!
A-Line: An a-line wedding dress has a fitted bodice through the natural waist and gently flares from waistline to hem. You’ll find this silhouette paired with a wide variety of details, from full lace to clean and classic and everything in between, like the gown shown below!
Ball Gown: A ball gown wedding dress features a fitted bodice and a dramatic flare at the waist with a very full skirt. Ball gown waistlines can vary from natural to basque or dropped, like the example below! Ball gowns lend to a dramatic yet classic bridal look, and pair nicely with any variety of neckline or level of detail.
Mermaid: Mermaid wedding dresses flare at or below the knee, which creates a dramatic + daring silhouette. Mermaid wedding dresses are one of two fit + flare silhouettes, the other being trumpet. Mermaid silhouettes create a sleek and flattering look, and each designer adds their own unique twist to their mermaid and fit + flare silhouettes!
Sheath: Sheath bridal gowns boast a straight and narrow silhouette, lightly skimming the figure and falling in between a fitted and a-line silhouette. The sheath silhouette is perfect for an effortless, cool girl look and have a timeless yet glamorous feel to them!
Trumpet: The key trait that makes a trumpet differ from a mermaid is the flare of the skirt! Trumpet wedding dresses feature a fitted bodice and midsection and begin to flare at the thigh to elongate the legs. The amount of flare seen in a trumpet silhouette can vary greatly from a large, dramatic flare like the gown shown below, or a gradual, understated flare!
Now that you know the basics, you’re ready to start shopping for your wedding dress! We’ll have you try on each silhouette at your bridal appointment, so if you’re not exactly sure what you’re looking for, we’ll help you narrow it down!
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