Wedding Dress and What are the Types of Silhouettes

Bride-to-be’s should be aware on what are the options to choose as Bridal Gowns.

Let's check what they are.

A-Line Wedding Dress SilhouetteA-Line Wedding Dress that features a skirt that gradually begins to flare out from a fitted corsetwhere it started below the waist, and lightly skimming the hips and that it extends to the hem thus forming an "A" shape.

This type of wedding dress is synonymous to a princess silhouette because the style was popularized by an iconic actress that is Grace Kelly which then later became Princess Grace of Monaco.

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A-Line Wedding Dress SilhouetteBenefits of Wearing A-Line Silhouette Wedding Dress

• Shows the feminine curves for a bride’s who have a straight figure• Shows petite bride’s a taller appearance• Removes attention to wide waistlines• Helps in hiding bride’s heavy bottom

Image Credit: SoCo Bridal – Jane Gown

Ball Gown Wedding Dress Silhouette

This type of wedding dress silhouette is recognized as being the most formal and traditional wedding dress. This shows a classic silhouette display with an elegant full skirt that is offset by a tight corset.

It can have a beautiful and elaborated work of art that is layered tiers, delicately embroidered with intricate beading. Ball gown wedding dress have that fairy tale look that are designed with bubble hems or pick-ups.Image Credit:

SoCo Bridal – Grace Gown

Ball Gown Wedding Dress Silhouette

Benefits of Wearing Ball Gown Silhouette Wedding Dress

• Helps in not showing a heavier bottom• Shows a fairytale princess look• Helps in defining a wider waistline

Image Credit: SoCo Bridal – Grace Gown

Empire Wedding Dress Silhouette

This type of wedding dress is known with its timeless and elegant look. The Empire wedding dress is designed to be fitted through the shoulders, chest and with the hemline just below the bust. The skirt is then designed as fairly narrow.

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Empire Wedding Dress Silhouette

Benefits of Wearing Empire Silhouette Wedding Dress

• Helps in giving you a wide sexy hips• Helps in showing a taller look• Helps show elegance especially if you have a pear shaped body

Image Credit: SoCo Bridal – Fiona Gown

Mermaid or Trumpet Wedding Dress Silhouette

This type of wedding dress is designed as a fitted dress and with one exception and that it flares out at the knee or slightly below it.

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Mermaid or Trumpet Wedding Dress Silhouette

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Benefits of Wearing Mermaid or Trumpet Silhouette Wedding Dress

• Better fit for the naturally slim bride-to-be’s• Best for curvy bride-to-be’s who wants to show sexiness and elegance

Sheath Wedding Dress Silhouette

This type of wedding dress is designed to be form-fitting from top to bottom. The look of this wedding dress can be seen as modern and fashionable.

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Sheath Wedding Dress Silhouette

Image Credit: SoCo Bridal – Juliette Gown

Benefits of Wearing Sheath Silhouette Wedding Dress

• Best for petite bride-to-be’s who wants to look taller• Best for sleek figured bride-to-be’s

These are just some of the Wedding Dresses that you can try.