The silhouette describes the outline of the wedding gown. This is the big picture. This is the over all look of the dress. It, along with the bride's body type, is the single largest factor in how the bride will appear in her wedding dress.
As such, it is generally advisable to choose the silhouette of the wedding gown first before choosing the type of train, veil, etc. because once a bride has found the basic style of wedding dress that best compliments the unique nature of her body, most of the rest of the choices, from necklines to barefoot sandals, will fall into place.
- A Line: Fitted bodice with slight flare starting at the waist or higher, reaching to the floor.
- Ballgown: An off the shoulder bodice accented by a natural waistline with a lavish, full skirt.
- Bustle Back: A gown with an exaggerated fullness in the rear of the skirt, built with a pad or frame. This is often done with a bridal train for easier movement at the reception.
- Drop Waist: the bodice may be loose, tapered, or tightly fitted, with the waistline of the dress dropping several several inches below the natural waist.
- Mermaid: Similar to what it sounds like. The mermaid silhouette is essentially a sheath gown to the knees with a flare at the bottom.
- Trumpet: Very similar to a mermaid silhouette, but the gown starts to flare out higher on the leg
- Sheath: Column or tube shaped gown without a defined waistline following the contours of the body
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