There are six classical cuts. Every pattern has its very individual charm and its own specific advantages and disadvantages. One after another we will present you all relevant facts in order that you don't arrive unread at the bride´s outfitter:

2-Parts

To this category belong all dresses that consist of more than one piece. In the majority of cases the corsage and the skirt are arranged separately.
There are as well special variations e.g. on the Pacific Islands or on the African continent where they are worn traditionally.

A-Line

The A-line dress shows a figure-enhancing, tight- fitting top and a slightly flared skirt. The vertical seams of the dress are continuous and not interrupted by any seam of the waistline. Therefore the cut of the dress resembles the capital letter A.
Due to the classical and simple form, the A-line dress is an appropriate dress as well for the traditional marriage ceremony in church as for the marriage in a register office (A.E. civil marriage).

You can find the A-line dress with most various corsages and skirts and over all most different materials, drapery and ornamentations – hence the cutting line is so versatile. The cut of the dress with its vertical lines, flatter almost every woman. Due to these very lines petite women appear taller and more slender.

The flared skirt however places emphasis on the area of pelvis and bottom.

Ball Gown

The ball gown is most suitable for the bride who is planning a fairytale wedding with a classical touch. In few words, it is the typical princess-style ball gown. Therefore it suits grandiose and traditional weddings.

The dress is available in different variations, plain or richly adorned with pearls, embroidery, small appliqués and as the case may be with a train. To cause a sensation you could choose this dress as the strapless model and combine it with elbow length gloves. Sumptuous beadworks on the corsage in combination with a relatively simple satin skirt focus the attention on the upper part of the body. The skirt begins about the waistline and is quite flared.

In the majority of cases this volume is accomplished through a crinoline. The same effect can be excited by organza, taffeta or tulle that interferes with each other. Even though this style is convenient for the majority of body types, the ball gown suits those women particularly well who have a slender upper part of the body.

The broad dress serves as an assistant to underline the waistline and possibly existing little problem areas can be perfectly concealed. However, the volume of the dress should not be underestimated because it may possibly induce wrong mirages about your body.

Empire

The main characteristic of the Empire- dress is its high stitching at the waistline. It is situated directly below the bosom. The rest of the dress is floating downward in a narrow fitting style with cuttings following the flow.

The length of the sleeves can be at customer´s option. On the one hand do bell shaped cuffs look beautiful at a wedding in wintertime. On the other hand does a sleeveless dress come across as very elegant at a wedding in summer. Sleazy drapery suit the Empire- design exceptionally well because it best underlines the flow from the waist down. Silk chiffon however, creates a very romantic effect.

Generally every woman can wear the Empire- dress. It is outstandingly suitable for brides with a comparatively small bosom because the attention is drawn to the shoulders by straps in a V- form. Frets of drapery, embroidery and filigree pearl workings in combination with a figure- hugging cut set additional courses and therefore call the attention to waistline and décolleté whereby the bosom seems very feminine. There again a quadrate cut of the décolleté can help to conceal an opulent bosom.

The cut of the Empire- dress is as well perfect for pregnant brides because the flowing lines of the dress nearly spirit the growing belly away. Furthermore a slightly chubby figure will be optically eon gated by it.

Mermaid

The Mermaid- cut appears very erotic because it specially highlights the curves of the female body. Therefore you should be self- confident and feel comfortable if you want to wear this dress. You can choose the strapless variant or a V-neck in order to show more skin wherewith you accentuate your alluring side.

The skirt can either end above, directly at or below the knee. If you favour a supple falling dress which slightly frames the curves of your body, you should choose light silk or satin.
Unfortunately, this type of a dress is not convenient for every bride, because it especially flatters the body and shows all humps. But if you want to underline your curves and your sensuous side, this is exactly the right dress for you!

Narrow

From top to skirt, the cut of this dress is straight and as the name implies narrow as well. Thus the dress is tight fitting. Dresses of this type normally follow a more unobtrusive style in combination either with or without a train. Here the train forms a contrast to the close- fitting dress. The narrow cut tends to frame the body and hence shows every feminine curve. The relatively simple cut makes this dress suitable for a wedding at the beach!

A strapless dress on one hand has an amorous and genteel effect while on the other hand a dress with a flowing neck in combination with long bell shaped cuffs appear more romantic.
If you prefer flowing forms with the dress, you should look for a fabric that gently flows over the outlines of your body as e.g. silk and satin. You can accentuate a well defined body best by using weighty fabrics as e.g. damask and silk.

The straight cut lets small brides appear taller. Possible tiny or little problem areas have just little scope and could extensively restrict movements while the bride is sitting or dancing.
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