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Wedding gowns

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

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Wedding gowns

Empire waistline

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Skirt attached to the bodice just below the bustline.

Fingertip veil

Weddings; Wedding gowns

This term describes a tier of veiling that is approximately 29" to 42" in length.  It comes to your fingertips.

Dolman sleeve

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Joined with the bodice above the elbow.  Fullness tapers down to a fitted forearm.

Detached train

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Joined to the gown with hooks and eyes or velcro.  Usually full at top.

Chapel train

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Falling about 2 yards (75 inches) from the waist.

Battenberg

Weddings; Wedding gowns

A heavy lace made with patterns of linen braid and tape connected with decorative linen stitching.

Ball gown

Weddings; Wedding gowns

This is the fairytale princess dress style from Lady Diana\'s wedding and Grace Kelly\'s ceremonies. It has a long, flowing skirt and a fitted bodice with dropped waistline. It has lots of fullness, ...

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