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You have a wide variety of dress options to choose from, from the basic shape of the gown to neckline, sleeve shape, skirt shape, train and fabrics. You will also want to consider accessories such as a headpiece, gloves, and a small bag. As with other aspects of the wedding, you will want to take into account your intended wedding style when choosing your gown and accessories.

Types of Gowns

A-Line: tapered or tight-fitting bodice, close fitting waist slowly tapering to a flared hem.

Antebellum: tight-fitting bodice, natural waistline that dips down two inches to a point in center front.

Asymmetrical: fabric falls to one side from the waistline.

Ballgown: off-the-shoulder bodice, natural waistline, full skirt.

Blouson: drooping fullness in fabric from bodice to waist, gathered at or below waist.

Bustle Back: exaggerated fullness in rear of skirt.

Drop Waist: loose, tapered or fitted bodice, waistline drops several inches below natural waist.

Empire: small, scooped bodice gathering at a high waist with slim yet full skirt.

PrincessSlim-fitting bodice and skirt, vertical seams flowing from shoulder to hem.

Sheath: Narrow, body-hugging, no waist.

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