The Common Types of Wedding Dresses Explained

In the U.S about 2 million people get married every year. All of those brides faced the difficult decision about the type of wedding dress they should wear. Since you will be center stage, choosing a wedding dress is a major consideration.

There are so many different types of wedding dresses, and wedding dress styles that making the right choice can seem overwhelming. Combine that with all your other wedding plan decisions and your stress levels can spoil everything. In this article, we’re going to peel back the layers of confusion and explain the common wedding dress silhouettes so you will know what matches your personal style.

Classic A

This is a classic style and very popular. So many people opt for this dress because it is luxurious but not over the top. The upper body is well fitted and sliming at the waist.

From the waist down the dress gently flows outward creating grace and style as you move. This style will suit women of all shapes and sizes as long as it is well fitted.

Happy Ever After

This style will make you think of a princess marrying prince charming. It is basically a ball gown in its styling. The elements are a strapless corsage perfectly fitted to the upper body leading to a full flowing puffy skirt.

With skill and excellent fitting, this style can be made to suit almost anyone. That said, it naturally favors women with a larger bust and a slim shape. Be aware that if you’re concerned about your hips looking big, then maybe another style will be better for you as the ball gown style can make your hips look bigger.

Mermaid Style

This is a beautiful dress that for the most part clings to the figure. About mid-thigh, the dress begins to flare giving it the distinctive mermaid look. Even though this is the basic silhouette, the degree to which the dress is fitted will depend on you and your shape.

If you have an incredible hourglass figure, then a tighter fitting will look awesome. An alternative is to loosen the fit and reduce some of the accentuations in the style. This will also be more practical when you move and sit down in the dress.

Blow Your Own Trumpet

This is modeled on the mermaid style but with more maneuverability. It is still a slim-fitting dress but more relaxed. The flaring of the skirt is closer to the knees and that makes it easier to move in the dress.

This style of dress is more understated than the mermaid style and will appeal to many brides as a dignified and chic option. If you make or sell wedding dresses you should check out this program.

Best Types of Wedding Dresses

In this article, you’ve read about common types of wedding dresses. There are many more wedding dress options to think about such as the style of the back of the dress and also the neckline. The most important thing is to get the right shape or silhouette for you first and then everything else will be easier.

Once you’ve got that, you can then further develop the finer style that you want. You can check out other fashion tips and ideas on our site.

Drake Gutmann