There are five main types of wedding gowns for you to choose from including; ballerina dress, A-line dress, mermaid dress, sheath dress, and empire waist dress.
Ballerina Dress
Also known as a full skirt or ball bridal gown, the ballerina dress is a classic and elegant choice. It is fitted on the upper half of the body and contains a full skirt on the bottom portion of the dress. The top is typically decorated with fancy beads, lace, and other embellishments. A special, airy fabric is usually used for the skirt portion to add layers and give more volume. Those with a pear-shaped, thin, petite, or hour glass body are more likely to stand out with a ballerina dress.
A-Line Dress
Like the ballerina gown, the A-line dress is also very elegant and classic. As its’ name hints, the A-line dress is designed in the form of the letter “A.” This dress is ideal for women with wider hips and waist because the gown has a slope waist that is followed by a skirt. The skirt flows away from the body, and therefore helps conceal any imperfections near the hip/waist area.
An A-line dress is perfect for just about anybody; it can make a person look slimmer, taller, and altogether more beautiful. Your natural glow on the day of the wedding is surely to be enhanced by the embroideries and delicate designs placed on the dress.
Mermaid Dress
Mermaid dresses are named after the mermaid-like shape they form. The mermaid dress is tight-fitting throughout most of the body (especially the top portion) and becomes wide from the knees down. Mermaid dresses are often confused for fish tail gowns; one main difference is that fish tail dresses end with a train trail, whereas mermaid gowns do not. When paired with bell-type sleeves and a more conservative neckline, the dress becomes even more admirable.
Women ready to show off their fit body will find the mermaid dress to be perfect. The dress compliments a woman’s natural curves, emphasizing the waist, bust, and hips. Those with a small waist or small bust size can benefit from this type of dress. It will enhance these physical aspects, making your bust appear larger, and giving you a curvy waist line. No matter how beautiful the dress may be, women with a bigger waist, petite body, and pear-shaped figure should avoid the mermaid gown.
Sheath Dress
Sheath wedding dresses are fitted to the body and end right above the knee. This type of dress is considered simple, yet flattering and elegant. A sheath dress slightly emphasizes the bride’s figure; it is not conservative, but more on the moderate side. Just enough of a woman’s shape is revealed to allow the guests to admire her beauty.
Although they can appear tube-like when hanging on a rack, once you wear the sheath dress, you will see how different parts of the body are accentuated. Since sheath dresses have the capacity to make a person look longer and thinner, petite women are more likely to look dazzling in this type of gown. Women with hour glass shapes and thin frames also look good in a sheath dress. Those with a pear shape body, short/wide waist, and fuller figure may find this dress style unflattering.
Empire Waist Dress
Empire waist dresses emphasize the bust area, then flow away from the body. This dress type is also a classic and has been traditionally used for many centuries. It is ideal for women with a small bust size, as the well-defined line under the bust makes it appear larger.
Women with a fuller body shape, petite figure, or small waist line are definite candidates for this style of dress. The empire waist dress can make a person look thinner and hide imperfections near the waist/hip area. Women with hour glass bodies often do not benefit from this type of dress, as it only hides their figure and can make it look bulgy.