Wedding attires: Your guide to types of wedding dress silhouettes

During the shopping of your wedding outfit, the first question that arises is what type of wedding dress to go for? The bride might get confused between a flowy outfit, or a sleek fitted dress, or several other options. There are many types of wedding dresses and silhouettes. Putting your dream dress into words may be difficult at times for you, therefore here is a guide to five different types of silhouettes for wedding dresses.

Ball Gown

Ball gowns are one of the most classic wedding dress silhouettes and will instantly give you the Cinderella effect on the big day. A ball gown has a fitted bodice with a wide and flowy full skirt. The full skirt has the support of crinolines or layers of tulle. This silhouette cinches the waist as it glides over the lower back and torso.

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Sheath

A sheath wedding dress skims the body and falls straight to the floor below the lower back. This is perfect for brides who prefer an effortless comfortable gown, as it requires less fabric than other silhouettes. The sheath gown does not have volume, however, it is versatile. The sheath gown works well with all types of fabric like breading, lace, satin, and crepe. Sheath wedding dresses are the best option for petite brides who don’t want to be overpowered by their gowns. This silhouette goes well with V-necklines and spaghetti straps.

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A-line

As the name suggests, A-line skirts create an A-shape on the body and flares out from the waist. This creates more sheath for the attire. This goes with all styles like boho, classic, beachy, etc. A-line wedding dresses often have organza, lace, or tulle.

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Mermaid

The mermaid style is known for being one of the most flattering wedding dress silhouettes as it is extremely fitted throughout the bodice, waist, and lower torso. A mermaid gown accentuates the lower torso and gives an hourglass shape to the body. This is paired with beading, ruching, or ruffled skirts for a creative and poised outfit.

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Fit and Flare

For a poised look with elegance, fit and flare wedding gowns is the most preferred option. This is the toned-down version that fits your body through the chest and waist. It flares out at the lower back, derriere, and thighs.  Fit and flare gowns are the best for brides who love dancing and cannot compromise on their looks either.

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