Popular Wedding Dress Silhouettes That Brides Should Consider

Every bride wants to look stunning on her wedding day. Besides hair and makeup that contribute to the overall vibe, there's nothing like finding the perfect gown. There are plenty of beautiful wedding dress silhouettes to consider. Today, brides can find any wedding gown designs that fit and flatter her body. Having said that, the search for the perfect dress can be a little daunting.

In order to make your life easier, here is a wedding dress silhouette guide on the most popular wedding dress style and how to choose the gown of your dreams.

Gorgeous Wedding Dress Silhouettes You Need to Know

There are several wedding dress styles that you may want to consider for your special day and they include the following:

• A-Line
• Mermaid
• Ball Gown
• Trumpet
• Column
• Sheath

Besides finding a dress that fits and flatters, you also have to ensure that you are comfortable in the dress and what makes you feel special and beautiful.

1. A-Line Wedding Dresses

This dress style is universally flattering because it's designed to cinch at the waist and flare out at the hips. This dress silhouette is also perfect for brides who are pear-shaped. A-line wedding dresses can accentuate a smaller waistline to create the perfect frame. If you are looking for a classic dress that's simple yet elegant, A-line silhouette is the best choice. You can get a dress with a sweetheart or deep illusion V neck to accentuate the bustline, elongates the neck and balance the hips. A fuller A-line dress will emphasize the smallness of the waist.

A Line Lace Satin Long Sleeve Wedding Dress

2. Mermaid Wedding Dresses

This popular wedding dress style features fit-and-flare cuts that conform to the natural curves of the body. It then flares out at the knee or slightly lower. Mermaid dresses hug the curves to reveal the body shape. Whether you love your slender silhouette or want to show off your luscious curves, a mermaid wedding dress is a bold style for women who are confident in their skin.

Sleeveless Deep V Neck Mermaid Wedding Dress

3. Ball Gown Wedding Dresses

If you love the silhouettes of A-line wedding dresses but are looking for a gown with a bit more drama, a ball gown is what you need. Besides making you look and feel like a princess on your special day, The added flare of the fuller skirt will create a smaller waistline. From a corset bodice with frothy tulle to three-dimensional embroidery of a full sequined tulle ball gown, there's endless options to explore when you are choosing a ball gown wedding dress.

Off The Shoulder Lace Ball Gown

Sequins ball gown Wedding Dress Off Shoulder

4. Trumpet Wedding Dresses

Here is another fit and flare wedding dress style. The trumpet wedding dress closely resembles the mermaid silhouette but the flare starts around mid-thigh.  This means that you will still get the fitted look that you want at the torso and hip but it has less constriction around the thighs. A trumpet wedding dress allows more effortless movement.

Because the flare starts slightly higher on the leg, this dress style creates the elongated look of a trumpet resting upright on its bell — hence the name. Adornments like cut-out Chantilly lace can add a lot of drama to your look.

 Strapless Lace Trumpet Wedding Dress

5. Sheath

If you prefer a fit-and-flare dress but want more movement with less flare, then a sheath dress can give you the sleek silhouette you love. This dress style is fitted through the bodice and hip, but the skirt cascade straight down from the hip. It doesn't hug the thigh and may flare out slightly toward the hem. Sheath dresses are chic and elongate the body.

Lace Chiffon Sheath Wedding Dress

6. Column

When it comes to the styles of wedding dresses, they can vary a little or a lot. In particular, column dresses that can be challenging to differentiate from sheaths. However, there are a few notable distinctions. While a sheath dress is fitted through the torso, a column dress styles fall straight from the hip, and it could be fitted or loose. On top of that, a column dress is straight from the hip to the floor with no flare.

Lace Boho Column Wedding Dress