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Silhouette refers to the overall shape of your bridal gown. The list below contains 95% of the types of silhouettes for bridal gowns.
The A-line refers to how the shape of the dress resembles the outline of an uppercase A. The dress follows an unbroken line from the chest to the hem, is fitted around the bodice and flows out to the bottom. This classic and simple shape is the only silhouette that is suitable for almost any type of venue.
The ball gown is the most traditional and formal of all shapes and is best suited for the bride who wants the fairy tale Cinderella look. The ball gown is characterized by a fitted bodice and a waistline that leads to a full skirt. This dress is a great choice for medium to taller brides and for those that wish to hide their hips. Petite brides (vertically challenged) should think twice before choosing this style because the full skirt can overwhelm and take away from the appearance of the bride.
An empire dress is defined by the raised waistline that sits just below the chest, then the rest of the dress flows down to the hem. Like the A-line, the empire style is versatile and can accommodate a wide range of formality.
The empire style is best suited for brides with small chests and slim figures. The shape can give the impression of increased height and also de-emphasize a thicker waist.
The mermaid silhouette contours to the body from the chest to the knee, then flares out to the hem. This fit and flare style creates a very sexy look that highlights the curves of a woman’s body, and has a distinctive diagonal cut on the skirt. For a bride wanting to accentuate her curvaceous figure, this is your dress! However, be aware– motion is very constricted in this style of dress, so If you plan on dancing the night away, do your self a favor and try a few dance moves before handing over the $$.
Then try a trumpet.
This incredible sexy dress, is very form fitting and closely follows the contours of the body.
A trumpet dress has a straight-lined skirt that flares toward the hem, like the mouth of a trumpet. This fit and flare style hugs the bodice all the way to the midhip and then widens gradually to the bottom. It’s a variation of the mermaid, but differs with a flair just below the hip (mermaid flairs below the knee). This softens the silhouette to be not as dramatic as the mermaid and makes it easier to move.
A trumpet can also have a more elaborate skirt than a mermaid and still highlight the curves of a woman’s body, but in a more forgiving way than the mermaid.
Overview | Silhouettes | Necklines | Trains | Fabrics | Colors
