Your Ultimate Guide to Wedding Dress Styles
Choosing a wedding dress is hard enough. Remembering all the names for the necklines, silhouettes, and fabrics you like makes it even harder.
We put together a quick guide to some of the most popular wedding dress styles so you feel prepared to tell your designer exactly what you like and don’t like!
Necklines
Sweetheart
High in back and low in front where it scallops to form the bottom of a heart.
Off the Shoulder
Wide-open neckline exposing the shoulders.
Featuring: “The Ashley Romper and Overskirt”
V-Neck
Comes down to a point on the chest, resembling the shape of the letter "V”
Featuring: “The Elizabeth Romper and Overskirt”
Illusion
Sheer fabric at the top of the bodice.
Silhouettes
Mermaid
A fitted dress that hugs the body and flares out below the knee.
Featuring: “The Michelle Dress and Overskirt”
A-Line
Fitted at the hips and gradually widens towards the hem. Looks like the letter “A”
Column/Sheath
Straight cut dress, often nipped at the waistline with no waist seam.
Featuring: “The Catherine Dress and Cape”
Ballgown
Full skirt and fitted bodice.
Featuring: “The Pearl Jumpsuit and Overskirt”
Fabrics
Organza
Lightweight, sheer, plain-woven fabric
Chiffon
Gossamer or gauze-like fabric that is sheer, and shimmery.
Lace
Delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.
Satin
Glossy surface and a dull back.
Hopefully this guide gives you a little confidence in describing your dream dress to your designer…and if not, our team of designers are well equipped to walk you through it!
Interested in any of our featured dresses? Schedule a consultation with our lead designer, Alicia, below!