Silhouettes

Silhouettes

   With all this new jargon in the bridal world, it can be difficult to know what you're really getting if you don't know the slang. The shape of your wedding dress is no different! Sure a trumpet and mermaid sound like they'd be the same shape, but if you're expecting a true mermaid and you get a trumpet expecting it to fit like a mermaid, then you're going to be dissatisfied with the end result. What's an A-line dress? What in the world is a Modified A-line dress? We all know what a ballgown is, but then your consultant may ask if you want a ballgown or a drop-waist ballgown. And what in the world is a sheath? We're here to give you the naked truth on some of the most common silhouettes you'll find in the bridal world.

Ballgown

Allure style no. 9375 (Shop here)

Sophia Tolli style Veneto (Shop here)

   Okay so this is the easy one...we all know what a ballgown is. It's the typical princess look that every little girl dreams of. This silhouette looks great on almost every body type although petite brides may have a little difficulty moving around in a ballgown. A ballgown can be super fun and whimsical and make for some amazing wedding photos. 

Drop-Waist Ballgown

Maggie Sottero style Castalia (Shop here)

   Similar to a regular ballgown, a drop waist ballgown is defined by its voluminous bottom half. A drop-waist is just that...it drops at the waist. The bodice on a drop waist ballgown is elongated to show off your curves and waist line. 

A-Line

Allure style no. 9309 (Shop here)

Casablanca Bridal style Juniper

   A-line is the most common dress in the industry. An A-line gown looks great on everyone! Most bridal gowns are typically an A-line cut. It is tight at the top and gradually flares out to make an 'A' shape. 

Modified A-Line

Maggie Sottero style Beverly (Shop here)

Mori Lee style no. 2881 (Shop here)

   Modified A-Lines are another silhouette that is super common in the bridal world. A Modified A-Line is defined by the tight bodice, a subtle tapering above the waist, and a gradual flare going downward. Modified A-lines have some of the same characteristics of a ballgown however these do not have layers and layers underneath to give the bottom a poof.

Trumpet

Blu style no. 5464 (Shop here)

David Tutera style no. 116205 (Shop here)

   A trumpet style dress is curve hugging throughout the body and flares out mid-thigh. 

Mermaid 

Madison James Bridal style no. MJ257 (Shop here)

Maggie Sottero's Adalee (Shop here)

   A mermaid style dress is a curve hugging dress that flares out at the lower thigh/knee area. 

Sheath

Maggie Sottero's Greer (Shop here)

Romance style no. 2504 (Shop here)

   A sheath style wedding dress is simply a straight wedding gown with no flair or poof! A sheath style can be super sexy and dressed up or down depending on your style!

Two-Piece

Maggie Sottero style Griffyn (Shop here)

Sottero and Midgley style Jude (top) and Shardea (skirt) (Shop here)

   Don't be frightened by the word two-piece or crop top. A two piece wedding dress doesn't even have to show your midriff. Two pieces allow you to really customize your bridal look! This type of gown can be as revealing or modest as you wish!

Short

Allure style no. 2507 (Shop here)

Sherri Hill style no. 50656 (Shop here)

   Common among courthouse weddings, backyard weddings, and some destination/beach weddings, short dresses can be just as beautiful as a long one!