You will hear a lot of bridal lingo in your gown journey. You're not expected to know ANY of it, but here's a quick guide to help you communicate with your stylist during your bridal appointment!
The seven main silhouettes are sheath, trumpet, mermaid, fit and flare, slim a-line, a-line, and ballgown. You've probably heard of a few of these around and we want to show you what each term means! It's important to understand the differences to effectively communicate what you're looking for!
Sheath - fitted over the hip with minimal flare in the skirt
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A-line - fitted at the natural waist and a skirt that "A's" out from the waist
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Mermaid - fitted to the low thigh with a dramatic flare in the skirt
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Fit and Flare - fitted over the hip with a high flare in the skirt
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Slim A-line - fitted at the natural waist with a skirt that drapes over the hip and to the floor
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Trumpet - fitted over the hip with a gradual flare in the skirt
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