What are the different styles of wedding dress ?

Are you starting to look for your wedding dress for your special Day and are you a little lost in the different styles available to you? Don’t worry, today we’ve put together a quick article on the different shapes of and which body types are best suited to wearing them. Discover all the different styles of wedding dress to find the one that suits your style and figure!

The A-line Wedding Dress

The A-line takes its name from the shape it creates on the body A-line. This is the most popular style with brides because it has the advantage of being suitable for all body shapes! You can recognise an A-line wedding dress by its fitted waist and gently flaring skirt.

The Princess Wedding Dress

As its name suggests, the Princess is directly inspired by fairy tales. It is distinguished from other types of wedding dress by its full skirt and long train. Majestic and spectacular, this wedding dress is also known as a ball gown. The princess style wedding dress is perfect for A shapes.

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What’s the difference between a princess wedding dress and an A-line wedding dress?

Princess wedding dresses and A-Line wedding dresses are often confused… they look very similar with their voluminous skirts. But there’s a subtle difference between them! The trapeze style gradually flares out from the waist, giving the skirt an A-line shape. The princess silhouette, on the other hand, appears fuller right from the waist. It generally has more volume and pleats, and a more “royal” look!

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The Sheath Wedding Dress

The Sheath is very close to the body, right down to the hips, then finished with a straight skirt from the hips to the feet. Very sensual and glamorous, it hugs your shape perfectly. This cut is best suited to plus-size brides with a straight silhouette.

The Mermaid Wedding Dress

The “little sister” of the sheath dress, the Mermaid is fitted and very tight-fitting to the knees, then flares out like a mermaid’s tail. It’s perfect for slim brides and “X” or “8” silhouettes.

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What’s the difference between a Mermaid Wedding Dress and a Sheath Wedding Dress?

Sheath wedding dresses and Mermaid wedding dresses are sometimes confused… they look very similar with their close-fitting or even very tight-fitting style. Here’s how they differ! The mermaid shape is tighter around the bust and hips, right down to the knees. It then flares out spectacularly, reminiscent of a fishtail (hence the name)! The sheath style is also close to the body up to the hips, but then extends into a relatively straight skirt.

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The Simple Straight Wedding Dress

A simple wedding dress that extends in a straight line from the bust to the knees (if it’s short) or to the feet. The Simple Straight is perfect for O-shaped women. On the other hand, it should be avoided for V-shaped silhouettes.

The Short Wedding Dress

This is the most unconventional style, but one that is becoming increasingly fashionable. As its name suggests, it is short and is worn above the knee. In terms of shape, there’s something for everyone: puffy, straight, round, etc. The Short is particularly suited to figures with long, shapely legs.

The Empire Wedding Dress

The empire shape is characterised by its very high waist, just below the bust, and its flowing lines. Romantic in nature, the Empire is ideal for petite figures, small waists, small breasts, marked hips, small curves and even pregnant women.