Elegant traditional wedding gowns

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Trendy wedding gowns may catch your eye, but if you want a look that will stand the test of time, an elegant, traditional gown is your best bet. These are white or ivory in color, made from a traditional fabric like lace or satin, and have one of several classic wedding gown silhouettes.

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1. Ball Gown

   • Ball gowns have full skirts for dramatic style.

     The ball gown silhouette is also sometimes known at bridal boutiques as a "princess silhouette." The silhouette features a fitted bodice with a full, dramatic skirt and has the overall feel of a "fairytale wedding" dress. Ball gowns may be strapless or have spaghetti straps or sleeves. The silhouette can support such diverse bridal fabrics as satin, chiffon, organza, taffeta and tulle. It can be embellished with beading and lace. This dress is most appropriate for a large, formal wedding.

   Sheath

   • Sheath wedding dresses are simple and sleek.

     The sheath silhouette also is sometimes known as a column. The sheath dress has a sleek, narrow shape for a simple look that shows off the bride's figure. This silhouette looks good with a variety of necklines---such as the scoop-neck, V-neck, or strapless---and flowing materials like lightweight silk and satin. Because of its simple design, the versatile sheath dress is appropriate for everything from a beach wedding to a traditional church ceremony.

   A-Line

   • A-line wedding gowns are shaped like the letter "A."

     A-line dresses resemble ball gowns but feature a narrower skirt. Like the ball gown, the A-line features a fitted bodice and a skirt that flows from the waist, lending the dress a shape that's similar to the capital letter "A". The A-line silhouette is simple and classic, but it can be made more elaborate with lace overlays, beadwork or layers of organza. Like the sheath, the A-line is versatile and appropriate for a wide variety of wedding ceremonies.

   Mermaid

   • Mermaid dresses have flared skirts.

     The mermaid silhouette has a sleek, fitted shape like the sheath, but the material flares out at the bottom like a mermaid tail. Mermaid dresses are traditional bridal gowns with contemporary flair, often featuring strapless sweetheart necklines and embellishments like beading and tiers of organza. This chic, sophisticated style is most appropriate for formal and metropolitan weddings.

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