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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Wedding Dress Silhouettes! Ballgown, Mermaid, or Sheath?

Lynnie, on May 30, 2019 at 10:05 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 204

What style is your wedding dress? Are you wearing a fit-n-flare or mermaid dress that shows off your shape? Were you drawn towards the drama of a ballgown? Are you into the simple sophistication of a sheath? Share your shape! Ballgown?Photo by Lacy Ferrell Photography in Sumter, SC Mermaid? Photo...

What style is your wedding dress? Are you wearing a fit-n-flare or mermaid dress that shows off your shape? Were you drawn towards the drama of a ballgown? Are you into the simple sophistication of a sheath? Share your shape!


Ballgown?cfb_1208669.jpgPhoto by Lacy Ferrell Photography in Sumter, SC

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Photo from Sweet Lilacs in Jamestown, CA


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Photo by Zenobia Photography Studios in Providence, RI

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  • Kayte
    Dedicated October 2019
    Kayte ·
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    Mine is a mermaid!
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  • Catherine
    Dedicated November 2019
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    Omg gorgeous!!!!!
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  • Shelly
    Devoted January 2021
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    I wanted a fitted gown but I ended up getting a ball gown. I felt like a princess!

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    Savvy May 2020
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    Im not sure if mine is trumpet, mermaid or fit n flare 🤷🏼‍♀️

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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
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    I thought I wanted a ball gown, and it’s probably what I would have gone with when I was younger, but I really love the fit and flare silhouette on my body.
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  • mrsaj2b
    Master October 2019
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    Fit-n-Flare for me. I have always been conservative and like to hide my shape in my clothes. For wedding, however, I wanted to surprise everyone and just glam out. No one would ever expect me to wear the dress I chose. My runner-up shape was the ballgown. Now that shape I never wanted because it felt too much like a princess thing and was too young for me. But, oh my goodness, I came up on one dress that was absolutely stunning but it couldn't trump my fit-n-flare.

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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
    Sherry ·
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    Mine is a ballgown.
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    Just Said Yes April 2020
    Lacarrianne ·
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    Mermaid style for me. I love the ball style also
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  • Gabi
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    So, no pictures yet, but mine is a ball gown/A-line dress, with a sweetheart neckline, but I might it altered to a halter top or add some type of straps just to make sure it's secure and I'm a little self conscious about my chest. It also has a corset back, which I will definitely change to a zipper or buttons just to make it a lot easier to get in and out of
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  • Krystal
    Just Said Yes May 2020
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    I said yes to the dress 😍

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  • Jacki
    Beginner July 2020
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    Mine is a mermaid trumpet ♥️

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    Just Said Yes October 2019
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    Mine is a simple A-line with lots of lace. Lace normally isn'

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    t my thing but the dress is so simple that it helps it stand out. The best part? IT HAS POCKETS!!!!!


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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    Wow, this is gorgeous Shelly Smiley love Do you know who it's by?

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    Oh my gosh, show stopper Smiley love Smiley love

    Are you going to try and find this dress? Or something similar?

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    Looove the skirt Smiley love

    Beautiful choice, Cassaundra!

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  • Laura
    Beginner November 2019
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    Thanks! I did find it through stillwhite.com! Very excited to wear it!

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  • Lindsey
    Savvy June 2020
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    I believe mine is an A-line. It's light and flowy for an early summer wedding...it even had a bit of a train! And with a little tweaking I'll be wearing my mom's veil! 😊

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    Dedicated March 2020
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    I picked a ball gown! Which is definitely not what I thought I would pick but I love it!

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  • 8Bitbek
    Devoted October 2020
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    I've been gravitating to A-Line and ballgown silhouettes, but I am going to try on a variety just to be sure. I can't wait to go dress shopping!

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  • Virginia
    Just Said Yes October 2020
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    A style no sleves
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