Every woman wants to look absolutely stunning on her wedding day or at other formal events. The fit guide below offers some handy tips to help you choose the perfect style for your body shape and theme.
1. A-line
Universally flattering, the A-line silhouette is truly a girl's best friend. By gently flaring from the shoulders down, it skims your curves rather than clinging to them, creating a beautifully elegant silhouette.
Is This Style for You? If you're petite, A-Line adds the illusion of height; if you're tall it can add fullness, and if you've got curves you'd rather soften, the A-line does that perfectly too.
2. Ball Gown
The most traditional of all dress silhouettes, the ball gown adds curves by highlighting the waist and flowing gracefully into a full skirt. The skirt is fantastic at hiding full hips and creating a gorgeous hourglass figure.
Is This Style for You? A perfect choice for formal or “fairy-tale” inspired events, the ball gown style makes a wonderfully classic wedding dress. Looks amazing on most body types.
3. Column / Sheath
Figure-hugging column dresses come in a variety of strapless and backless styles. This modern look has become super popular among brides wanting a chic or beach wedding.
Is This Style for You? An elegant choice for anyone with broad shoulders or slender, athletic builds, it can also elongate a petite figure. However, if there are certain areas you'd rather not highlight, its clingy design might not be the one for you.
4. Mermaid / Trumpet
Also known as the trumpet or “fit and flare”, mermaid dresses are fitted at the top and flare dramatically around the knee.
Is This Style for You? Mermaid silhouettes accentuate the bust, waist and hips giving an hourglass figure, so it's absolutely perfect for showing off your curves.
5. Empire
This empire silhouette features a bodice with a high waistline directly below the bust. The look can be either soft and flowing or more structured and classic, depending on the fabric and cut used.
Is This Style for You? The empire silhouette draws attention up, enhancing the waist while softening the hips, making it a great look for most body shapes.
6. Mini
For the super sassy bride, the increasingly popular bridal mini ends well above the knees and is perfect for showing off a great pair of pins.
Is This Style For You? It's best suited for informal or outdoor weddings and is especially spot-on for summer beach weddings. Equally flattering for taller brides with long legs or shorter brides who want to appear taller on their big day.
7. Knee-length
Another great look for a casual bride, this gown's hem ends just below the knee.
Is This Style For You? Many petite or curvy brides choose this style for both elegance and comfort. Best for cocktail wedding receptions or weddings during the warmer months.
8. Tea-length
Tea-length dresses feature a hem that falls anywhere between the bottom of the knee and the bottom of the calf, creating an elegant yet relaxed style. Popular in the 1950s, this style is a great choice for those wanting to add a vintage touch to their wedding ensemble.
Is This Style For You? Tea-length dresses are ideal for showing off your legs and drawing attention to a beautiful pair of shoes! A popular choice as a “second” dress to change into for the reception.
9. Ankle-length
The ankle-length gown is hemmed right at the ankles, thereby showing off your feet and shoes. The skirt can be either full or fitted.
Is This Style For You? Great for brides who want to present themselves as smart, stylish and modern. Because this skirt's hem doesn't touch the ground, it's also highly sought after for outdoor weddings or for the bride who just doesn't want guests stepping on her dress!
10. Floor-length
Just slightly longer than the ankle-length wedding dress, this style's skirt isn't meant to drag on the floor but rather float just inches above it. Some floor-length dresses come with detailing along the hem to accentuate the style.