Train Lengths
Semi-formal wedding gowns for evening or daytime will usually be less elaborate than the very formal gowns. They may be made from a less elaborate fabric, such as chiffon, and will not feature as much lace or beading. They may be long or short-sleeved, and if they have a train, it will usually be a sweep or waltz-length train, extending one to two feet (about half a meter) from the hem. The bride's veil will be shoulder to fingertip length, as a rule.
Formal daytime wedding, a bride will usually choose a formal gown, but perhaps one that is lighter-weight, especially in warm weather. She may wear short sleeves with gloves. Lightweight shantung or taffeta are popular fabrics for formal daytime wedding gowns. The bride's train will be shorter than for an evening wedding, perhaps chapel-length. A chapel-length train extends roughly three to five feet (1 to 1 1/2 meters) from the hem of the dress. Her veil may be fingertip length or floor length.
Informal wedding gowns are usually shorter dresses or suits. They are generally hemmed from knee to mid-calf length and look more like a cocktail or party dress. These wedding gowns may have some beading or lace trim, and may be made of any good suit fabric, satin, shantung or beaded chiffon. Brides usually do not wear veils with informal gowns, opting instead for flowers in their hair or perhaps a hat.
Ball gown type dresses are recommended for the following body types: Full figured, pear shaped, and thin.
Empire waist gowns are recommended for women who are petite or do not have a defined waistline.
Necklines:
Waistlines:
- SWEEP (aka brush) - shortest type of train; normally only a few inches longer than the gown itself, about 8" to 12" in length.
- COURT - extends about 3 feet from the waist.
- PANEL - separate panel of fabric about a 12" wide and acts as a train; can be court or chapel length; often detachable to add versatility.
- CHAPEL - extends approximately 4 feet from the waist.
Semi-formal wedding gowns for evening or daytime will usually be less elaborate than the very formal gowns. They may be made from a less elaborate fabric, such as chiffon, and will not feature as much lace or beading. They may be long or short-sleeved, and if they have a train, it will usually be a sweep or waltz-length train, extending one to two feet (about half a meter) from the hem. The bride's veil will be shoulder to fingertip length, as a rule.
Formal daytime wedding, a bride will usually choose a formal gown, but perhaps one that is lighter-weight, especially in warm weather. She may wear short sleeves with gloves. Lightweight shantung or taffeta are popular fabrics for formal daytime wedding gowns. The bride's train will be shorter than for an evening wedding, perhaps chapel-length. A chapel-length train extends roughly three to five feet (1 to 1 1/2 meters) from the hem of the dress. Her veil may be fingertip length or floor length.
Informal wedding gowns are usually shorter dresses or suits. They are generally hemmed from knee to mid-calf length and look more like a cocktail or party dress. These wedding gowns may have some beading or lace trim, and may be made of any good suit fabric, satin, shantung or beaded chiffon. Brides usually do not wear veils with informal gowns, opting instead for flowers in their hair or perhaps a hat.
Ball gown type dresses are recommended for the following body types: Full figured, pear shaped, and thin.
Empire waist gowns are recommended for women who are petite or do not have a defined waistline.
Necklines:
- Halter - Suggested for short-waisted women or women with broad shoulders.
- Strapless - Suggested for women who are full figured, petite, or have a hourglass figure.
- Sweetheart - Suggested for women with a hourglass figure or women with larger chests.
- Scoop - Works with most figures.
- Square - Works with most figures.
Waistlines:
- Empire - Suggested for women with an undefined waist, have larger hips, or are shorter.
- Natural - Works with most body types. Suggested for women who are petite.
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