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Following are the most popular wedding dress styles:

A-line dress:

This style can also be referred to as the Princess style. This style has a fitted bodice with a defined waist, widening gradually towards the hemline. It has multiple, vertical panels extending in an A-line shape from the waist to the hem.

The A-line is a style that suits most figure shapes, sizes & ages. In a shorter length it can be a lovely choice for your bridesmaids. This is also a very flattering style on Moms, to which a broader strap / sleeves can easily be added.

This is a timeless, classic style (for more info & photo’s see my blog post on the Classic Bride)

Trumpet style:

The trumpet style has a form fitting bodice with a semi full skirt that flares from below the hips.

Ball gown:

This style is inspired by the classic old fairy tale. It has a fitted bodice (corseted) with a full skirt that starts on or just below the hips.

This could be either a very romantic or dramatic option (for more info & photo’s see my blog posts on the Romantic Bride / the Dramatic Bride)

Empire dress:

The waistline of this style is raised to just below the bust line with either a straight or flared, breezy skirt. This style is ideal for sheer, soft fabrics such as chiffon.

This is a ‘figure friendly’ style, which can also be a great option for bridesmaid’s dresses.

For more info & photo’s see my blog post on the Natural Bride.

Mermaid style:

It is a figure hugging style which flares out from or just below the knee.

This style could either be in a classic version or a dramatic one. For more info & photo’s see my blog post on the Dramatic Bride)

Sheath:

The sheath has a narrow, form fitting line. It is usually cut on the bias (the cross-grain of the fabric) which produces a fitted shape with a gentle drape at the hem.

This style is most suitable for athletic, well-toned figures.

Your ideal wedding dress is refined, tasteful and classy. It is likely to be a style you’ve liked all along – something timeless.

As a Classic bride you are draw to simplicity. Elegant styles with a splash of detail.

STYLES & DETAILS TO CONSIDER:

A-Line ‘mermaid’ style wedding dress:

This style is one of my own interpretations of the classic mermaid style. Where a mermaid style wedding dress is figure hugging, this one flares ever so slightly from the hip, giving it a very flattering shape, which compliments most figure types.

Classic Princess Style wedding dress:

This style is the most flattering style for all figure types, sizes & ages. The bodice of this style is fitted & nips in the waist from where the skirt flares out.

Corseted bodice with a circle skirt wedding dress:

Another classic is a corseted bodice with a half circle skirt.

 

Fabrics:

Classic fabrics such as Duchess Satin & Silk are suited to a classic dress. Taffeta might also fall in your taste.