Four Classic Styles of Wedding Dresses

There are many kinds of silhouettes you can find when choosing your wedding gowns, from ball gown to princess styles, no matter what body type you have, there will be one right style that can fit you. Here are four fashion and classic styles of wedding gowns, you should know about them before choosing your dress.

A-Line Wedding Dresses: Also called a princess line. Flared from either the shoulders or under the bust, often with a fitted waist. An A-line is a flattering look for just about everyone, one of the most classic styles.

Ball Gown Wedding Dresses: A fitted corset with a very full skirt that brushes the floor. The waist may be nipped in at your natural waistline, be shaped in an elongated triangle (called a basque waistline), or be dropped to hug your hips. The neckline can vary from high to modest to strapless.

Mermaid Wedding Dresses: Also called a trumpet skirt. It shows a narrow, body-hugging gown that flares dramatically at or below the knee like a mermaid’s tale. Good for showing off your curves, especially if you’re tall.

Sheath Wedding Dresses: A narrow, close-fitting gown that goes to the floor in an unbroken line. This shape is more reminiscent of an evening gown than a wedding dress and is popular with buff brides. Basically, a sheath is the mermaid style without the flared bottom.