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Wedding Dress - Different Types Explained

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There is a dizzying array of wedding gowns and dresses for a bride to choose from. Let us show you the different types that you can expect to find.

Ball Gown / Full Skirt

The ball gown is the most formal dress with a fitted bodice and a very full skirt. The ball gown’s full skirt can create the look of curves or help hide full hips and legs.

Recommended for: full figured, pear shaped and thin

            May also be considered for: petite or have hour glass shaped

 

Empire Waist

The empire waist gown features a waist line that is raised above the natural

waistline directly below the bust.

Recommended for: Petite or do not have a defined waistline

            May also be considered for: inverted pear shaped body

            Not Recommended for: hour glass figures

 

A-Line / Princess

The A-line silhouette features a narrow and fitted top that gradually flares from the waist and widens toward the bottom.

Recommended for: all body types

 

Sheath

The Sheath dress is a simple and elegant style that contours to your natural curves with a defined waist.

Recommended for: thin figured or petite framed

May also be considered for: hour glass figure

Not Recommended for: thick or short waist, full figured or pear shaped body

 

Mermaid / Trumpet

The Mermaid dress is fitted at the top and waist with a flared skirt from about the mid or lower calf. The mermaid dress shows off your hourglass figure by accentuating the bust, waist and hips.

Recommended for: woman with a figure to show off

Not Recommended for: petite, thick or short waist, inverted pear shaped body

 

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