Your wedding day is your moment in the spotlight, where all eyes are on you, whether you’re gracefully walking down the aisle, sharing that enchanting first dance, or mingling with your cherished guests. Naturally, such a momentous occasion calls for a dress that’s nothing short of spectacular. However, the sheer abundance of options in the wedding dress world can overwhelm the decision-making process. To simplify your choice, it’s crucial to start by crafting a general vision of what you truly desire. Begin with a fundamental aspect, like the dress silhouette.
Different silhouettes flatter various body types and highlight your most alluring features. The comfort and feel of these silhouettes also vary, making it essential to consider both aspects to ensure you feel confident and beautiful on your big day.
Returning to our initial point, there are ten main wedding dress silhouettes: A-line, Mermaid, Trumpet, Sheath, Fit-and-Flare, Ball Gown, Column, Slip, Tea-Length, and Empire. In this article, we’ll focus on the first six and an extra one – the Trapeze silhouette, using Vagabond Bridal as a prime example. In a time when bridal fashion constantly evolves, Vagabond’s designs stand at the forefront, seamlessly blending contemporary allure with timeless charm across a diverse range of silhouettes. Discover how the brand is rewriting the rules of bridal fashion, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be a modern bride.
A-line
The A-line silhouette in a bridal dress is a timeless choice, perfect for brides seeking a fairytale look with a touch of elegance. Fitted through the natural waist and gently flaring out, it creates a graceful “A” shape. This silhouette effortlessly blends dreamy allure with practicality, making it adaptable for any wedding occasion, allowing brides to embrace their inner glamor. Vagabond offers stunning dresses, each with its unique charm.
The Jace dress is a stretch crepe masterpiece featuring a modern asymmetrical bodice and a full A-line skirt adorned with pockets. This gown combines comfort and elegance seamlessly, making it an ideal choice for brides who value style and practicality.
The Anastasia dress combines modern sophistication with timeless elegance, featuring a boatneck long sleeve bodice, a striking square open back, and a flattering A-line crepe skirt, making it the perfect canvas for the ethereal Eos cape or an extra-length veil with delicate lace edges.
Mermaid
The mermaid silhouette is the ultimate choice for brides who desire a gown accentuating their hourglass shapes. This style hugs every curve from bust to waist to hips, creating a dramatic flare halfway down the skirt, and adds a touch of volume to balance out curvy hips, ensuring a stunning and unforgettable bridal look. If you’re proud of your curves and want to flaunt them on your special day, the mermaid silhouette is the perfect choice to showcase your shape with elegance and allure.
Knox draws inspiration from the Windsor gown, which features a statement open back, a halter neckline, and a beautiful mermaid silhouette that accentuates curves. Leto offers a seductive plunging V neckline bodice, contemporary lines, and modest underarm cutouts, perfectly complementing the accentuated mermaid-fitted crepe skirt with a statement train. Complete the look with a beautiful tulle veil. Vagabond offers various veil options, including Wilde and Cyrus.
Trumpet
The trumpet gown is ideal if the mermaid silhouette feels too voluminous. It’s snug through the bust, waist, and hips, flaring out with a touch of volume reminiscent of a trumpet’s bell. Featuring a boned and fused straight neckline bustier, a fitted crepe skirt with an optional asymmetrical slit, Zoe allows for versatile accessorizing and style transitions between the ceremony and reception. Add tulle sleeves, lace sleeves, or the Eos cape for a dramatic silhouette change.
Sheath
A sheath gown offers a form-fitting style that gracefully follows the body’s contours, making it particularly flattering for slim figures. This silhouette can create the illusion of added height for petite brides, and for taller brides, it provides an elegant definition. If you have a more square-shaped figure without a distinct waist, you can enhance your waistline by adding a belt or sash to create a more defined waist. While it may seem simple, the sheath gown is undeniably stylish.
Sky features a modern boatneck and long-sleeve bodice with a striking square open back and statement cuffs, paired with a figure-hugging stretch crepe skirt for a contemporary yet elegant look.
Ventura is a contemporary matte stretch crepe gown comes with detachable plissé tulle statement sleeves and ruching on the skirt. For a simpler look, the skirt can be made as a mermaid style without the rouging, offering flexibility to suit your preference.
Fit-and-flare
When choosing a wedding dress style, consider the harmony with your body type and wedding theme. Opt for a fit and flare gown for a modern yet timeless feel. These dresses work well for various figures, embracing curves while exuding a soft and romantic contemporary vibe. Alpha is a contemporary wedding gown constructed from stretch crepe that offers an off-the-shoulder modern twist with a fit and flare skirt and a dramatic length train, fused and bonded for structure and style.
Ball Gown
This silhouette is perfect for brides looking to accentuate their waist and minimize concerns about their hips or lower tummy area. It’s particularly flattering for pear-shaped brides, emphasizing their smaller upper body. Tall brides also benefit from ball gowns, as the voluminous skirt complements their stature.
Vagabond has reimagined the classic ball gown silhouette with a modern twist for brides seeking a princess look. Ball gown wedding dresses feature a structured bodice and a grand, voluminous skirt, often with layers of tulle or hoop skirts for added fullness.
The Monarch dress offers a satin ballgown with a soft square neck and backline for a modern twist. Its crisp, structured A-line skirt also comes with pockets for added convenience. If you’re feeling bold, there’s even the option of a thigh-high slit on the skirt to showcase your style.
Experience contemporary elegance with Atlas, a cowl neck satin ball gown featuring a low back, delicate skinny straps, and practical pockets. It’s a modern take on the timeless ball gown, ensuring every bride feels like royalty on her special day.
The Mya dress boasts a contemporary square neckline and a reinforced bodice, perfectly complemented by a crepe skirt featuring convenient pockets. This gown exudes luxury and sophistication, needing only a simple tulle veil to add the perfect finishing touch.
Trapeze
The trapeze silhouette, exemplified by the Lou gown, embodies timeless sophistication. It gracefully accentuates the exquisite décolleté and shoulders, creating a feminine look. The bias cut of the gown allows for a beautiful and natural flow of the train, adding an element of elegance and movement. Its thoughtful design sets Lou apart, featuring a corseted inner bustier that provides full yet discreet support and a lining layer from the waist down, ensuring both comfort and a flawless silhouette for the bride on her special day.
