Wedding Dress Styles To Suit Your Personality!

Wedding dress styles, there are literally thousands of them. Every woman has her own sense of style – and, just like snowflakes, every wedding dress is unique!

There are many different dress styles – the key to finding the right one for you is to spend some time getting to know your options. Trying dresses on will let you know what is flattering and what is not. Is there any particular part of your body you want to show off?? Or on the flip side to that is there any thing you would rather camoflauge a little? While there are literally thousands of styles, fabrics, details and types (and that’s just for modern Western gowns!), most gowns can be broken down into five basic styles:

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A-Line

Shaped like a capital “A” this dress is known for it's versatility – it looks fabulous on virtually every body type! It is classic and quite simple, so it is good for any sort of wedding – from the most casual to the most formal!

Ball Gown

A fitted torso and a large full skirt define this fairy-tale style wedding gown.

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Column

The modern column-style wedding gown features a straight silhouette as the fabric flows straight down from the neckline to the hem. It is generally quite fitted. As far as wedding dress styles go this one is quite popular.

Empire

An empire waist dress is a classic style, which a hemline just below the bust.

Mermaid

This sexy look features a fitted bodice that shows off a brides curves from her chest to her knee, and then flares out. All of these looks can be accentuated with either very highly constructed, sharp angles and lines, or very soft and fluid silhouettes. From the slinkiest versions to the most modest versions, each style of gown can be adjusted to show off a bride’s personal style. Wedding dress styles should reflect the brides personal style.

Once you’ve chosen the basic wedding dress styles you want to look at, it will make find your dream gown much easier. You can narrow down each category – what kind of fabric do you want? Do you want a lot of embellishments, or do you prefer simplicity? What sort of neckline do you envision? What color gown do you want, maybe you don't want to stick with a traditional white gown. Play with the idea of different colors, you might come across a gown that is truly spectacular and you if you start thinking a little outside of the box.