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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...
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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!


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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  • Victorian Bride
    Master April 2023
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    Miss Southern Belle = BALLGOWN!! The bigger the skirt the better. Lol
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  • Tegan
    Just Said Yes October 2019
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    My dress shape is a fit and flare, very similar to a mermaid. I don’t want to post a pic just yet, for a fear of my fiancé accidentally seeing it. 🤫
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  • Christina
    Dedicated December 2021
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    I’m surprisingly going for a fit and flare! I have big hips and a big chest but a very small waist and I was nervous that fit and flare wouldn’t look good on me. I tried on A-lines and they made me look HUGE.
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  • Diana
    VIP December 2019
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    Mine a A-Line. Sorry for the bad photo I still need to have it altered and ironed.

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  • Tina
    Super August 2019
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    To my surprise I'm ballgown all the way!!
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  • F
    Beginner October 2020
    Future Mrs T ·
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    I haven't made a final decision but I've fallen in love with an A-length gow! My waist looks tiny but the dress isn't overwhelming (im 5'3)
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  • Expert August 2020
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    Mine was a ballgown. Not by choice but default since the mermaid I wanted couldn't be had in my size in time.

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  • Heather
    Dedicated July 2020
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    Ball gown! I want to look like a fairy tale princess!
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    VIP December 2020
    Amanda ·
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    Mermaid for ceremony and sheath for reception. I'm a big dancer so I know I will need to change into something I can get down in all night.

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    This dress is stunning on you, Brianna Smiley love

    I love the skirt!

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    When I saw the first photo of the front of your dress, I was not expecting that back Smiley love Smiley love

    It's fab on you!!

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    This is GORGEOUS on you and I love the cathedral veil!!

    Stunning on your figure!

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    This is so unique, I love you picked something which is truly you and your style! You gotta be authentic Smiley winking Smiley laugh

    What color shoes do you plan on wearing?

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  • Sinéad
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    WOW Briana, what a showstopper! It's amazing on you! Are you also wearing a veil?

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  • Sinéad
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    It's beautiful Katie!! Is it white or is there a touch of blush in it?Smiley love

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    I'm obsessed with the back Kristina!!Smiley love So stunning!!

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    It's beautiful Emilee! The train is amazingSmiley laugh

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    They are both so beautiful Lauren! When are you hoping to go dress shopping?

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    The skirt of this is breathtaking Emily!! What is the neckline like?Smiley love

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  • Brianna N
    Super October 2019
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    Thank you! Smiley heart

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