Wedding gowns

Wedding gowns

Terms that relate to the clothing worn by the bride during a wedding

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Fitted sleeve

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Traditional long sleeve with very little or no fullness.

Drop waist

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Sporting either a loose or fitted bodice, drop-waist gowns add styling that accentuates the area just below the waistline or the waist itself which in turn helps to add height

Effect

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Term that describes impression created by designer\'s use of various details.

Empire

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Distinguished by a high waist, hitting just below the bust. The empire styling elongates the body, minimises pear-shaped figures and can conceal a disproportionately large or small bust.