The wedding dress dictionary: what concepts do you know?

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Evelyn Carpenter

Captivating Brides

When you start planning your wedding you realize that there is a wedding vocabulary for each item. If you are thinking about the wedding decoration you want to have, you realize that there are words and elements that you have never heard before, the same happens with the wedding cake, the bouquet of flowers, the makeup or the choice of rings. But when this happens the most ismainly when it comes to dress.

So that when looking for your wedding dress you feel confident and informed about what you want, we tell you about the main terms you should know to handle yourself as a design professional.

Necklines of wedding dresses

V-neckline

Miss Kelly

It is one of the most flattering and used by brides looking to enhance their cleavage For the same reason, it can be used by brides with both large and small breasts and the result will be just as incredible.

Round or U-shaped

José María Peiró for WhiteDay

It is the classic round neck that It shows the collarbone and does not have a great cleavage. If the neckline is more closed at the neck, then it is perfect for backless bridal gowns, since, being demure and comfortable in front, they leave all the sensuality to the back. While in U, it is a more pronounced neckline which is ideal for brides with a larger bust and are looking to show off a nice cleavage, while still holding enough to be comfortable.

Halter

Grace Loves Lace

It is the neckline that covers the collarbone and is fastened behind the neck. leaves shoulders, arms and back uncovered. Perfect to wear with updos to highlight neck, face and back.

Ship

Rosa Clará

Also known as boat neckline. It draws a straight line from shoulder to shoulder in front of and behind the dress. The neckline can be worn close to the neck, and may leave the upper part of the shoulder slightly uncovered, depending on the height of the neckline.

Off- shoulder or Bardot

Morilee

As the name says, "droopy shoulders". is a classic neckline that leaves the shoulders uncovered. It is usually worn in princess style wedding dresses or in flared cuts, although it is a neckline suitable for all types of dresses.

Strapless or strapless

Luna Brides

One of the most common among brides. Strapless, straight in front and back, leaves the shoulders uncovered and the upper part of the back. To use this neckline it is recommended to have a bust that is neither too big, because you will feel uncomfortable as it will be too firm, nor too small, because it will accentuate the effect.

Sweetheart neckline

Morilee

Draw a heart right at the neckline, depending on your bust, in this neckline the heart shape can be more pronounced or less pronounced. It can have thin straps, but it is more common to see it without them.

Illusion neckline

Rosa Clará

It's like two necklines in one. The neckline covers the chest completely by wearing a semi-transparent fabric or tatto lace over a sweetheart or V-neckline. A lace dress will look amazing with this delicate neckline.

Skirt cuts

Evasé

It's a camp cut that starts at hip level without marking the hips and is slightly pronounced.

In A

It is a medium volume dress that, as the name says, has as skirt an A-line cut that would be between the princess cut and the evasé cut. The fabrics used are usually light to give more movement to the dress.

Princess Cut

It is a large volume skirt that usually has a false to keep the shape and falls with a rounded roll. It is a very flattering dress because it accentuates the waist and marks the bust.

Mermaid cut

A classic in wedding dresses with lace, as the cut looks great in this fabric. A fully fitted dress with a hem that opens from the knee. Ideal if you are looking for a sensual but elegant dress that highlights your curves.

Straight

One of the favourites for a simple and comfortable wedding dress, straight, not tube style, but with a simple and elegant fall.

Empire cut

The type of dress you have a cut just below the bust from where the rest of the dress falls lightly.

Pleated skirt

A favorite for hippie chic wedding dresses because of its flowing movement. It generates several orderly and harmonious folds.

Transparencies

Nude or second skin

This one is the same skin tone, perfect. for those who feel very uncomfortable with plunging necklines.

Tattoo lace

Pronovias Atelier

This one uses subtle transparencies forming a tattoo effect It can also have some applications such as pearls and glitter.

You are now ready to look for your 2019 wedding dress with all the confidence in the world. Remember that after choosing your dress you should choose the bridal hairstyle that most enhances your look to feel more confident than ever to walk down the aisle.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.