Bride, Bride's image, Articles November 22 The Bride
There are a great variety of styles, silhouettes and shapes of wedding dresses. Today we will look at six basic looks and find out which body type they suit best, consider their advantages and disadvantages to make it easier for you to find the dress of your dreams!
Lush or ballroom
Dress with a fitted bodice and full skirt. Suitable for many girls, but will look best on tall and slender women. Tall girls with a pear-shaped figure can safely choose such a dress. If you are short, then it is better not to risk it and choose a different style. Although you can compensate for a lack of height with high heels, we do not recommend this, because you should be as comfortable as possible on this day. Overall, this dress will create a fabulous and elegant look for the bride.
Advantages: A sharp transition from the bodice to the skirt will favorably emphasize the waist, and the fluffy hem will hide the imperfections of the hips. Disadvantages: If you are planning a small home celebration, a full skirt will most likely be a hindrance.
Top 5 wedding dress silhouettes
There is beauty outside the window! There is spring in the soul... And all thoughts (as in that song) are all about him and about him... Besides, the eye is pleased when looking at the wedding ring. Yes, my dear, it’s time for you to get married! So, let's choose a wedding dress. What's trending today? What trends are prevailing? We study the top most popular silhouettes of wedding dresses.
Lush wedding dress
The fluffy dress has always been one of the most popular styles. This is probably due to every girl’s childhood dream: to play the role of a real princess. Your own wedding is the best opportunity to make this desire come true. What is a fluffy princess dress? For whom will this style be successful, and who should look for other options? A princess-style dress consists of a corset-type bodice and a fluffy multi-layered skirt, the volume of which is additionally fixed with a petticoat or lining fabric. The main advantage of this style is the ability to model the bride's figure: a corset will emphasize a thin waist, a fluffy skirt will hide excess volume or thinness of the hips. A fluffy dress is suitable for girls of medium and tall height; you just need to choose the right top details that will help correct the features of your figure. For example, a V-neckline will lengthen the overall silhouette, while an open back will add grace. A fluffy dress with sleeves will hide the excessive fullness of the arms; their absence will add lightness and airiness to the image. But it is advisable for small or plump girls to avoid this style - they will look disproportionate, shapeless and squat. The image of a real fairy-tale princess can easily be created by a satin fluffy dress, which, if desired, can be complemented with a train.
Sheath wedding dress
Recently, a straight silhouette wedding dress, also called a sheath dress, has become very popular. This style is distinguished by a classic, even cut along the entire length, vertical seams and the absence of a horizontal cutting line, which helps the owner of such a wedding dress to look taller and slimmer. A sheath dress is considered a universal style - it can decorate a bride of any size, especially if you choose it wisely. For example, plump girls choosing a straight silhouette should pay attention to the fact that the dress is slightly loose at the waist. Also, they are recommended to give preference to a V-shaped neckline in the neckline and openwork sleeves covered on top. Despite the apparent simplicity of the lines, the sheath dress looks very gentle and elegant, especially if it is made, for example, from lace. The advantage of this laconic style is that it is most suitable for the use of large or original jewelry in the outfit, which in this case will not overload the overall image of the bride.
A-line wedding dress
An A-line wedding dress differs from other styles in that it has a tight-fitting top and a skirt that smoothly widens towards the bottom. No matter what fabric this dress is made from (lace, satin, silk, mikado, etc.), it always looks feminine and elegant. This classic silhouette is the most versatile, making it perfect for any body type. It will add shape to overly thin girls, make it more graceful for plumper girls, and it will transform disproportionate figures and make them more harmonious. This style opens up complete freedom of action for the imagination of designers, so modern A-line models are able to amaze the imagination with both the variety of details and the richness of finishing, as well as the colors of the products. A-line dresses in ivory, cappuccino, and powder colors are becoming increasingly popular, against which girls with tanned skin look especially impressive. A variety of cutouts on the chest and back, different designs of sleeves or their absence, a combination of different fabrics and finishing elements - the modern range of A-line dresses is very wide. The most important thing is to correctly assess your figure, and then you can easily hide your shortcomings and emphasize your figure’s advantages.
Wedding dress fish
The “mermaid” or “fish” silhouette is a dress with a tight-fitting cut to the knees with a sharp or smooth (gode) expansion downwards. When making a choice in its favor, you must take into account that this silhouette is not so universal and is recommended only for slender girls, since it emphasizes all the curves of the figure. If the bride is too fragile and thin, this can be hidden using a textured silhouette fabric. The advantage of the “mermaid” is a very wide modern model range: with an open back, neckline, with straps, with and without sleeves, with different combinations of fabrics and trims. A dress of this silhouette, depending on the execution of the details, can create either an innocent and meek image, or, conversely, a bold, daring and sexy one. The mermaid silhouette is often complemented by a train of different lengths, which serves as a harmonious addition to the overall look. It is very important to choose the right dress size correctly, since a dress that is too small threatens to restrict movement, and even a dress that is half a size larger will lose all its charm and beauty.
Fit-and-Flare wedding dress
One of the newest wedding silhouettes is Fit-and-Flare, which means “fit-and-flare”, that is, a completely tight-fitting silhouette that is flared towards the bottom. Generally speaking, this silhouette with its lines is very reminiscent of a mermaid dress, which also fits the figure and widens at the knees. But here's where the main difference between the silhouettes lies: The Fit-and-Flare flare starts mid-thigh, just below the widest part. It would seem: what's the difference? But there is a difference. This small detail visually lengthens the bride’s silhouette even more, and most importantly, adds incredible brightness and boldness to the image, making it fashionable and avant-garde. The cut and tailoring of the dress itself can be very diverse: it can resemble a princess skirt, an A-line silhouette, and even a sheath dress. It could be the same tight dress with lace sleeves and a train. But if the dress resembles a princess skirt, then it will be much narrower and sexier; if an A-line silhouette is seen, then instead of a smooth transition to the skirt we will see a tight fit on the hips, and if it is a sheath dress, then with an incredibly exciting slit from the middle of the thigh. It’s just that in the Fit-and-Flare silhouette there is always not a sweet zest, but a certain explosive pepper that fills a seemingly familiar silhouette with a new meaning - bold, daring, bright and erotic.
A-line or princess
A dress with a fitted bodice and a skirt that is less full than the ballroom style and smoothly widens from the waist down. The shape resembles the letter "A". This silhouette is the most versatile of all because it will suit most girls. Its clean and smooth lines smooth out many imperfections of the figure. This style can add a few centimeters to your height and kill a couple of kilograms of weight, visually elongating your figure. In this dress you will have an elegant and romantic look.
Pros: Suitable for any body type. Disadvantages: None.
It is a classic silhouette and suits almost everyone.
Types of cutouts
A characteristic feature of a certain A-model is the neckline. Which one to choose?
- The V-neck is ideal for any bust – both luxurious and small;
- A sweetheart neckline will create an innocent and pure look. This outfit, combined with bright, sophisticated jewelry, looks bohemian;
- A straight neckline will highlight the line of the neck and shoulders. It is worth considering that such a dress requires perfect skin;
- A square bob neckline suits everyone;
- An oval neckline , especially when complemented by large necklaces, emphasizes the beauty of the neck and hands, but is not recommended for brides with a long neck;
- The boat neckline slightly opens the shoulder line, but hides the neckline, thereby maintaining mystery and giving the image modesty. It is not recommended for girls with broad, massive shoulders;
- The dress with an American armhole leaves the shoulders bare. The model with a “loop”, complemented by a neckline, looks the sexiest. This style will hide a too long neck.
Mermaid
Perhaps one of the most spectacular and seductive silhouettes. The dress fits the figure to the knee, and below it expands into a skirt, evoking associations with a mermaid's tail. This dress is suitable for brave girls with a beautiful figure, because it follows every line of the body. Will fit perfectly on pear and hourglass figures. If you choose this style, remember that any small figure flaw in this dress can ruin the whole look. And don’t forget to choose your underwear very carefully.
Pros: Very impressive and stylish silhouette. Disadvantages: Due to its cut, the dress will be uncomfortable for walking and even more so for dancing.
Wedding tricks
When choosing a wedding dress, it is worth considering many nuances, the main one of which, of course, is the bride’s body type. We’ll talk about how to choose a wedding dress based on your body type a little later, but for now we present to your attention the most general principles when choosing:
- do not choose an outfit that is too revealing. A short skirt and many transparent inserts are not appropriate at a wedding.
- girls with a “cold” type (winter, autumn) will suit all types of snow-white wedding dresses, while “warm” brides (spring, summer) should take a closer look at less contrasting colors: ivory, champagne, ivory.
- A tan on the bride's skin is appropriate only when choosing a dress in a color other than white. The bronze shade will highlight the colors favorably, so you can safely use self-tanning on the eve of the celebration.
- If you want to reduce your top with a corset, choose an opaque, tight lace-up corset. If the corset inserts are transparent, red wrinkled folds of skin will be visible through them, which is not very aesthetically pleasing.
- small breasts can be visually enlarged by choosing a dress with a decorated bust or a heart-shaped neckline.
Straight silhouette
A simple, elegant dress that fits evenly around the figure, flaring out slightly at the bottom. This style is suitable for tall girls with a good figure, without significant flaws. Just like an “a-line” dress, it can visually elongate the figure, but does not reduce the waist. Therefore, the figure for such a dress should be more or less harmonious. Creates a strict, slightly restrained, but graceful and elegant look. Advantages: It will help girls of average height to appear taller. Disadvantages: Not as elegant.
Empire style
A dress style that is now gaining more and more popularity. Typically, this is a high-waisted dress with a loose, flowing skirt. The dress of this silhouette is the most comfortable of all and emphasizes the natural beauty of the bride. The dress is suitable for girls with any type of figure: it will visually enlarge small breasts, hide fullness and will be an ideal option for a bride expecting a baby. An empire line dress creates a simple, harmonious and delicate look.
Advantages: Hides any flaws. Disadvantages: Not the best option for a magnificent celebration.
Styles
For every type of appearance and figure, designers can offer an A-line dress that emphasizes the advantages of its owner.
- Brides with a proportionate, slender physique with a defined waist and broad shoulders can choose almost any style. Narrow A-line and fluffy skirts are suitable for them: glossy, matte or with lace.
- Young girls with a thin waist or narrow hips will benefit from voluminous light skirts made of translucent chiffon with numerous longitudinal folds on the petticoat or hoops, creating an hourglass figure. The belt of such styles is usually low and pulled tight.
- Stately and tall brides will suit smooth or medium-length elegant hemlines made of matte fabrics or lace with a thick cover. Strict dresses with a long or short train will add aristocracy. Many similar models have special fasteners on the belt - clips, which allow you to remove the impractical, but very effective part of the outfit before and after the end of the official part.
- Satin, easily flowing and figure-defining dresses with a closed chest, long sleeves and a smooth trapezoidal skirt are appropriate in cool weather and in cases where a long stay in nature or in transport is expected. It is worth considering that the glossy shine of satin visually increases the volume of the body and may not be suitable for girls with a curvy figure.
- Lace models have a lot of advantages over others. Thanks to the small or voluminous pattern, the ability to combine with other types of fabrics, they can be chosen by slim, curvy, short and tall girls. Lace is organically suitable for dresses with long and short sleeves, and any type of neckline.
- Dense matte silk with a printed pattern is also versatile, from which deep-necked and closed models are sewn. There are never any accidental puffs left on their surface.
The bodice of the dress determines the style of the dress as a whole. With its help, a gentle, sophisticated, romantic or strict image is created.
- Bandeau bodices with open arms and open upper back will look great on young brides with slender shoulders and arm lines. Modest women will be adorned with closed and semi-closed models with a boat neckline and a small stand-up collar.
For open models with bare arms and shoulders, removable airy draperies can be provided.
