Silhouette Guide

Don’t know how to best describe your favorite gown style? We have you covered! Being able to describe your ideal style to your bridal consultant is the key to finding your dream gown with ease and time to spare. We’ve broken down the most popular wedding gown silhouettes so you can start your shopping experience with confidence!

Mermaid

Mermaid gowns are fitted on the body from the chest to the knee with the skirt flowing out at the knee. This style has an elongating effect and is effortlessly flattering on all body types!

Epico - Pronovias

A-line

A-line gowns, simply put, resemble the outline of an upper-case “A”! This style is fitted through the bodice and flows out from the waist towards the hem. A-line gowns vary in volume at the skirt, but are much flower than a classic ball gown!

Galatea - Willowby

Ball gown

The classic “princess” dress! The ball gown has a fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt. This style can be exaggerated with a petticoat or hoop skirt to add volume to the skirt.

Collins - Anne Barge Blue Willow Bride

Sheath

Sheath gowns are the ultimate effortless style. This silhouette skims the body and falls straight to the floor below the hips. With their simple lines, sheath gowns are chic and sleek with a modern feel.

Fit-and-Flare

Fit-and-flare gowns are fitted through the body and flows out around mid-thigh. Not to be confused with a mermaid cut, as the bottom of the skirt has exaggerated volume that creates a “flare". The fit-and-flare gown is a cross between a mermaid and A-line silhouette.

Thyone - Pronovias