
Wedding dresses4 min read
Wedding dress silhouettes explained (and how to choose yours)
A-line, ball gown, mermaid, trumpet, sheath, empire, tea-length and separates — how each looks, moves and suits your venue.
Answer six questions about your venue, season and how you want to feel, and get three wedding dress silhouettes to try first.
Fitted at the bodice and gently flared: easy to walk, sit and dance in, and at home almost anywhere.
A full, dramatic skirt that fills a grand room. Plan for the bustle and bathroom breaks.
Fitted to the knee, then a dramatic flare. Practice walking and sitting at fittings.
How to use it
Good to know
Any silhouette can work on any body. Fit, fabric and comfort matter more than rules — try several and choose how you feel.
A-line, sheath, empire and separates are usually the easiest to move, sit and dance in.
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