{"id":644,"date":"2019-04-04T15:07:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T15:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/?p=644"},"modified":"2019-04-04T15:08:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T15:08:39","slug":"wedding-dress-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wedding-dress-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Wedding Dress Silhouettes for Every Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We know where all the brides start their wedding dress shopping journey \u2013 it\u2019s right here, online, looking at countless photos of wedding dresses, Pinterest boards and selection in online stores. It is an endless ocean of bridal gowns, various silhouettes, fabrics, colors and styles. They all look so gorgeous, and the models wearing them look beautiful, but how to know which is the right kind of dress for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\n It\u2019s not like you can try every single dress that catches your eye. And even if you love the look of the dress, there is a chance that it will not be the right fit for your shape. So when you finally get to try the dress on, you will be unpleasantly surprised, which will send you into a spiral of self-loathing and despair, and that is the last thing we want for our beautiful brides. So, where to start?\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stylists of Madame Bridal<\/a> have put together this wedding dress styles guide, to help you determine which silhouette is the most flattering for your figure. Remember, the secret to find the dream dress is not to hide your flaws, but accentuate your best features. Go through our list and see which dress ticks all the boxes for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ball Gown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with the classic ball gown. This used to be the\nmost sought-after wedding dress silhouette, because almost all the girls have\nimagined their wedding as a fairytale, and themselves as beautiful princess\nbrides. Ball gown can be a good fit for practically any shape, it is just the\nmatter of making the waist of the dress hit at the right place and figuring out\nthe perfect length and volume of the skirt. For example, if you are petite,\navoid the overly voluminous skirt, and tailor the length to just skim the floor\nwhen you wear it with your pair of heels. If you are a busty bride, it\u2019s all\nabout finding the best neckline for your style. A dress with a scooped or\nrounded neckline will draw attention to your face and highlight it, without\nbeing too revealing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mori Lee Marissa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bottom line is, if you want to wear a ball gown for your\nwedding \u2013 do it! You will hardly get another chance to wear this elaborate\n(some would even say over-the-top silhouette) Just make sure you get it\ntailored to fit your body perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A-line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A line style is like a toned-down version of ball gown. This\ncut is narrow at the top and extends out along the body in the shape of a\nletter A. This silhouette is super-flattering on every body type and allows\ntons of movement on the dance floor and beyond. If you are not a curvaceous\ngirl this style will create the illusion of curves and make you look super\nsexy. If, on the other hand, you are blessed with womanly figure, this cut will\nhighlight your best features. If you have small bust, but large hips pick a\nchiffon A-line dress with ruching on top to accentuate your neckline, as the\nflowy skirt drapes beautifully over your hips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adrianna Papell 31109 <\/a>
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You can\u2019t go wrong with A-line, just make sure you choose\nthe right kind of fabric and the right details to play up your best features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheath \/ Column Dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A sheath dress will truly show your entire figure. This narrow and straight cut best fits girls with slender frame, hourglass, lean or petite figure. A simple silhouette<\/a> emphasizes your natural shape, so every aspect of the dress needs to reflect your proportions. The sheath silhouette will elongate a bride\u2019s body, and is best for athletic or straight body types. Choice of fabric depends on which look you are trying to achieve: satin sheath dresses are the ultimate Old Hollywood glamour, lace column dresses are for brides that are into romantic and vintage inspired look, chiffon sheath dress looks light and airy and it\u2019s the perfect choice for beach wedding.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adrianna Papell Grace <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Some sheath gowns fit like a slip dress, closely tracing\nyour body\u2019s outline, while others drape a little straighter, like a column. Whether\nyou are into the minimalist bride look, or just want to look effortlessly\nelegant, this modern silhouette will ensure you look stylish and sophisticated\non your big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mermaid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If there is one style of wedding gowns that can show off you\nfigure beautifully, without sacrificing volume and drama it\u2019s the mermaid cut.\nThis curve-hugging silhouette, is on the list of favorites of brides and\ndesigners alike, and every season on Bridal Fashion Week we can see a new take\non this classic style, from exaggerated fishtails to more subtle designs. The\nreason that this silhouette is so popular is that it looks beautiful in variety\nof fabrics, such as silk, satin, lace, even with organza or tulle added for\ndramatic effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mori Lee Angelina Faccenda 1301  <\/a>
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We have already written about mermaid, trumpet and other fit and flare styles,<\/a> so we recommend that you check out that post for more about this sexy silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empire Waist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This silhouette is defined by its fitted, high-waisted\nbodice. It cinches at the narrow point under the bust line, which creates a\nslimming, elongating effect. The empire style fits well on most body types, but\nit is especially flattering for petite brides or those with a smaller bust\nsince it draws attention to the neckline. There is nothing that shows off toned\narms and shoulders than a strapless empire line dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Martin Thornburg for Mon Cheri Anita-Marie<\/a>  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another plus for this style is that it is very comfortable. Unlike\nthose tight-fitting wedding dresses, you can move comfortably and dance the\nnight away wearing this cut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea-Length Wedding Dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTea\nlength dresses feature a hemline that ends between the ankle and the knee. If\nyou don\u2019t like trains, or the hemline of your dress sweeping the floor, plus\nyou are into retro and pin-up look of the 1950s, this is the right style for\nyou. Tea length styles work well for energetic brides who want to dance and\nshow their dancing shoes. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe\nall loved the Audrey Hepburn\u2019s cute gown in Funny Face, but you don\u2019t have to be\ntall and thin to pull of this style. The trick is in the details that will make\nproportions of your body be just right. For example, unless you are very tall\nand slender with tiny waist, avoid any kind of horizontal lines on your dress,\nso no colorful sashes. You should rather opt for an accessory like a shiny\nbuckle, or a brooch on narrow belt to pull the eye toward the center of the\nbody. This has a slimming effect and accomplishes what every curvy bride wants\n– to make the waist look small in comparison to the hips, bust and shoulders,\ncreating killer curves.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mini Wedding Dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mini wedding dresses have become so popular in the recent\nyears, that now you can find a short wedding dress in any designer\u2019s\ncollection. Whether as a wedding dress for a casual wedding, or as a reception\ndress, more and more brides dare to wear this fun and flirty style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naked Wedding Dresses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This season, the world has gone crazy over this style. They\nmight be the hottest trend at the moment, but \u201cnaked\u201d wedding dresses are certainly\nnot for the faint of heart. It all started last year with the scandalous bridal\njumpsuit by Pronovias that challenges ALL wedding dress traditional rules you could\nthink of. This sparked a wave of sexy \u201cbarely there\u201d wedding dresses, designed\nfor the brides that are not afraid to experiment with their look, and make\ntheir big day style truly unforgettable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WTOO 10100 Volans <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While it looks like a completely see-through dress, with\nonly few pieces of lace covering bride\u2019s modesty, it is actually a sheer dress\nover flesh-toned lining, so there is an illusion of baring it all. This style\ncan be seen on various silhouettes and cuts, from sheath dresses to jumpsuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women have never had so much liberty and options over what\nthey wear, and that also translates into bridal fashion, with many now opting\nnon-traditional and radical designs. Whether you want to rock the latest trend\nor pick a classic and timeless dress for your big day, we hope that our little\nguide helps you find your perfect fit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We know where all the brides start their wedding dress shopping journey \u2013 it\u2019s right here, online, looking at countless photos of wedding dresses, Pinterest boards and selection in online stores. It is an endless ocean of bridal gowns, various silhouettes, fabrics, colors and styles. They all look so gorgeous, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":654,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-644","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dresses-gowns"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/644","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=644"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/644\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=644"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=644"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=644"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}