The waist line on an empire gown is right under the bust. If you are petite and want to create the illusion of a longer body you may want to think about this shape.
With a fitted bodice and a skirt that gently flares out this silhouette suits most body shapes.
Fit for a Princess! This style of gown has a fitted bodice and a full, volumous skirt.
The column silhouette is a very narrow cut which often emphasises all of your curves. It suits a well proportioned figure.
A mermaid or trumpet cut gown features a corseted bodice and a fishtail shaped skirt starting either just below or just above the knee. They are designed to hug your curves in all the right places.
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Necklines
An important detail to consider on your dress is the neckline. This will help you decide what accessories you will be wearing – some necklines scream for a statement necklace, others call for a demure set of pearls. And, in some cases, you will feel that the dress alone is enough! Especially if your choice has an embellished or lace bodice and/or sleeves. Note that the neckline of your gown has a huge impact on what bra you need to wear. So once you’ve made a final decision on your dress, underwear should be next on your list. |
Trains
Nothing makes a Bridal statement quite like a sweeping train. We’ve listed the different lengths you’ll find on our handy pin below so you can be sure to ask for the right type if you’re desperate for that wow factor. And remember to ask our customer service to add a wrist loop, or a bustle if you prefer, so that you can dance in your gown later on. Or you could always get a second, shorter dress for the evening. |
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Sweep/Brush
A sweep train trail about 6 inches on the floor. Chapel
This train sweeps between 12 to 18 inches on the floor. Cathedral
A cathedral train extends 22 or more inches. You can also get a semi-cathedral which would be half way between a chapel and a cathedral. Royal/Monarch
Think Princess Di super train. You will definitely need help from your best girls to walk down the aisle in this. |
An important detail to consider on your dress is the neckline. This will help you decide what accessories you will be wearing – some necklines scream for a statement necklace, others call for a demure set of pearls. And, in some cases, you will feel that the dress alone is enough! Especially if your choice has an embellished or lace bodice and/or sleeves.
Note that the neckline of your gown has a huge impact on what bra you need to wear. So once you’ve made a final decision on your dress, underwear should be next on your list.
Nothing makes a Bridal statement quite like a sweeping train. We’ve listed the different lengths you’ll find on our handy pin below so you can be sure to ask for the right type if you’re desperate for that wow factor. And remember to ask our customer service to add a wrist loop, or a bustle if you prefer, so that you can dance in your gown later on. Or you could always get a second, shorter dress for the evening.
A sweep train trail about 6 inches on the floor.
This train sweeps between 12 to 18 inches on the floor.
A cathedral train extends 22 or more inches.
You can also get a semi-cathedral which would be half way between a chapel and a cathedral.
Think Princess Di super train.
You will definitely need help from your best girls to walk down the aisle in this.
