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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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  • Christina
    Devoted February 2020
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    Mine is either a ballgown or a line.. I bought it online and the listing had both lol

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  • Mrs. Ariza
    Devoted October 2020
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    I dont have my dress yet but it will definitely be fit to flare ❤️
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    Just Said Yes June 2020
    Michelle ·
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    Mine’s a less structured fit and flare with Champaign underlay and ivory lace! Found it at Floravere

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  • Kayla
    Savvy November 2019
  • Ambereliason
    Just Said Yes October 2019
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    Mine is a ball gown! And I love it!!!!

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    Just Said Yes December 2019
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    This is my wedding dress!😍


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  • Tracy
    Just Said Yes March 2020
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    Yay for tea length brides!!!

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  • Tracy
    Just Said Yes March 2020
    Tracy ·
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    Mine is not technically a wedding dress, but it was really one of the only things that truly felt like me. It's from the Marchesa Resort Collection and I can't wait to style it up on my big day Smiley smile

    Are any other brides out there wearing non traditional gowns???

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  • Tracy
    Just Said Yes March 2020
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    Thats my date too Smiley smile

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  • Kaira
    Savvy December 2019
    Kaira ·
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    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!

    I am wearing a princess shaped gown —kinda loke an in between ballgown and a-line. I wanted drama but without being a cupcake, something flattering for me... as i am more full figured. I was loving the rhinestone type beads on the bodice, the sash and especially the satin skirt. It’s also got pockets and a long train with buttons that start ar the hem and go all the way up to the back. I am planning on adding mesh sleeves where the beading will contjnue just a little over my shoulders, trickling down my arms and accentuating my wrists. I am also going to have a deeper v cut and add illusion lace to bring out the sweetheart neckline a bit more. The fit is super flattering on me. I have photos but they werent very good at conveying the look.
    Im your cliche princess bride but i didnt just suddenly decide this— ive always known I wanted this look. I am a costumer, so i know what im looking for. I saw brenon and calvin by maggie sottero and was drawn to the fabric and look— i wanted to find something that had aspects of both without costing 3k this was a $1.5k gown—steep but %10 of budget as recommended— I’ll probably make my own veil—cathedral with a blusher.

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  • Amanda
    Master December 2020
    Amanda ·
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    A line here!

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  • Jennifer
    Dedicated October 2019
    Jennifer ·
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    I'm wearing a fit and flare A-line, but it looks pretty close to a ballgown to me!

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  • Molly
    Devoted October 2020
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    Beautiful! Smiley ring

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  • MIWM
    VIP June 2019
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    My dress is considered a sheath.

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  • Molly
    Devoted October 2020
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    Love the dress and your tattoo!

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  • Farrah
    Devoted September 2019
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    It think mine would be more of a fit and flare style. I can’t wait to put it on again!!

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  • Brianna N
    Super October 2019
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    Thank you!

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  • Heather
    Devoted February 2020
    Heather ·
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    Mine is a trumpet silhouette but I want to add crinoline at the bottom to make it fuller (like in the picture). It should be arriving sometime this summer and I cannot wait 😍

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  • Cassaundra
    Beginner May 2020
    Cassaundra ·
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    I just got my dress Sunday and I’m in love 😍

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  • Alyrae
    Super February 2020
    Alyrae ·
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    Mine is either an a-line or ball gown its s vintage dress and was found at thrift store so i am not sure still a beautiful dress


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