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Lynnie
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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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  • Laura
    Beginner November 2019
    Laura ·
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    It's Mermaid or fit and flare style, I just love how romantic it looks.10_BR-15-16_web_d0ee5aae-20fe-4be8-a335-

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  • Kaitlyn
    Dedicated November 2019
    Kaitlyn ·
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    I feel like mine is kind of in this middle ground between a fit and flare/sheath.... I’m honestly not sure what it would be considered.

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  • Grace
    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Grace ·
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    A line tea length with long sleeves.
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  • Ashley
    Dedicated June 2019
    Ashley ·
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    Mine was classified as a-line but most called it a ball gown. I absolutely adored it. I don't have a good picture of the back right now, but that's what it's known for and what made me choose it Smiley smile

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  • Amanda
    Dedicated October 2019
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    Love it!!!

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    So beautiful Ashley!!Smiley love

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  • Kiley
    Expert November 2019
    Kiley ·
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    I know how you feel. I love the photo of mine from online, but the photos of me in it I dislike. I am sure the feeling will change once it's my actual size. The photo I have of me in it, the dress is a size too small.

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  • Future Mrs. E
    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Future Mrs. E ·
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    Mine is a trumpet but designed to be worn without a slip and not meant to be voluminous at the bottom 😍
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  • Faye
    Just Said Yes September 2020
    Faye ·
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    The dress that was hard for me but I went with my friends sis wedding dress cuz it was everything I wanted and more ❤
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  • Cassi
    Super October 2019
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    I wanted a mermaid dress because my prom dresses were all that in high school and it fits my figure... but I started noticing I did NOT like mermaids on me anymore (it's been 7 years since wearing one haha) and I went with an A-line (which I thought for sure I'd hate). I have an athletic body type so I thought for sure the mermaid/trumpet would accentuate that well but A-line did the trick!

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  • Valentina
    Devoted September 2019
    Valentina ·
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    Ball gown 🤔I think😂

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  • Katie
    Devoted November 2020
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    Ballgown! not everyday you get to wear one of those! Smiley smile

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  • Madhuri
    Just Said Yes September 2019
    Madhuri ·
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    I'm wearing a beautiful light blue indian suit like in this picture.

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  • Caryn
    Beginner April 2020
    Caryn ·
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    I thought I would get a flowy A-line, but ended up choosing a fit-and-flare.
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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    WOW Madhuri!! This dress is absolutely stunning!!!Smiley love

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  • E
    Just Said Yes October 2019
    Emily ·
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    A line for me!

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  • Lena
    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Lena ·
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    Not sure yet. Haven't been dress shopping just yet but I'm leaning more towards the A-line dresses. They just seem more like... Me lol
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  • Lena
    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Lena ·
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    You look beautiful!
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  • N
    Just Said Yes June 2020
    Nasstashia ·
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    I'm going with a mermaid style dress.

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  • S
    Just Said Yes July 2020
    Sonia ·
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    I have not, but I considered it. I was convinced I would get it from there, but I found one at Davids Bridal that was cheaper and that I fell in love with.

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