Must know: Wedding Dress Silhouettes

	A-line wedding dress: An A-line wedding dress is basically just that - an upright letter A.   This style is flared from either the shoulders, the waist or just under the bust and is a very flattering silhouette for just about everyone.
	Ball gown wedding dress: The ball gown shaped wedding dress is the classic wedding dress. The bodice is styled as a fitted corset with a basque waistline (shaped in an elongated triangle at the waist) that can sit at your waist or dropped to sit on your hips. The ball gown style has a very full skirt that brushes the floor, reminiscent of Cinderella at the ball. This style of wedding dress will suit brides with small waists.
	Empire wedding dress: The empire silhouette has a cropped bodice with a waist seam ending just below the bust line, creating a flattering elongated effect. This style works well for women with larger builds. The empire cut wedding dress will also appear to lengthen your legs and make the bride look slimmer and taller.
	Fishtail/Mermaid wedding dress: This is a body hugging style wedding dress that flares at or just below the knee. This style will show off your curves and looks great on taller brides. Pear-shaped figured brides should avoid this style.
	Sheath wedding dress: This is a classical style wedding dress that is narrow and very close fitting. It is an elegant shape reminiscent of an evening gown from the 50's. Many brides find the sheath style wedding dress rather constricting and hard to move in. This style of wedding dress is not suitable for kneeling.
	Slip wedding dress: The slip dress is an elegant style that suits tall, slim women. The fabric is usually a silk satin and needs little or no ornamentation. The slip may be backless or cut on the bias with shoestring straps on the shoulders. The slip wedding dress was made popular by Caroline Bissett when she married John Kennedy Jr.