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LET'S TALK ABOUT THE DRESS - SILHOUETTE

Ladies, let's admit it. Most of us have done it since we were little girls. Some of us have the proverbial Pinterest board. We've dreamed about and imagined our perfect wedding day: the perfect setting, the perfect guy, and of course, the perfect dress. Obviously, as we grow older, our tastes change and realities set in, but the dream is still there in the back of our heads: the beautiful bride in her gorgeous wedding gown.

As you begin looking for your perfect dress, you may have some ideas of what you are wanting, or you may have none whatsoever. These next several posts will help you know what you are going to be seeing and trying on as you are shopping for your wedding dress. Hopefully, going in with a basic knowledge will help your shopping experience be a fun and exciting one.

 The silhouette refers to the shape of the dress. There are many different dress silhouettes when it comes to wedding gowns, but the following are the most popular, and ones you are most likely to see while shopping.

A-Line

A-Line gowns resemble the letter A, with a fitted bodice, and a skirt that widens out from the waist as it reaches the floor. The shape of the skirt can vary from slimmer to full. This is the most popular silhouette and is flattering on almost every figure and body shape.

Ball Gown

Ball gowns have a fitted bodice, usually with a natural or dropped waist line, with dramatically full skirt.

Column or Sheath

A slim gown that hugs the body with straight shape from top to bottom. This silhouette is form fitting without being skin tight.

Fit-to-Flare or Modified A-Line

This shape is fitted in the bodice and hips and to the upper thighs, then gently flares out at the bottom. It is more closely fitted than an A-line, but flares out more gently than a mermaid or trumpet.

Mermaid

Mermaids are fitted, curve-hugging gowns with a seam above the knee that flares out with a very full bottom, similar to a fin.

Tea Length

Tea length dresses are shorter, with the hemline hitting around the mid to lower calf. Most tea length dresses have a natural waist line and full skirt, and have a vintage feel. 

Trumpet

Trumpet gowns are similar to mermaid gowns, but gently flare out from the mid-thigh. Think of trumpets as a cross between fit-to-flare and mermaid gowns.

So, now you hopefully have all the silhouette information you will need for your trip to the bridal shop. We at The White Dress Boutique recommend being open to trying more than one silhouette to see what works best for your figure. You never know until you try!

Next time we will look at the different necklines that gowns can have. Check back with us soon.

OUR NEW BLOG

Welcome to the blog for The White Dress Boutique!

This will be a place for brides (and wedding admirers) to come for inspiration and practical information for their big day. We will be posting about bridal fashion, planning tips and tricks, do-it-yourself projects, vendors, wedding party attire, accessories, trends, and much, much, more. Basically, if it will help you make your dream wedding a reality, you will find it here!

First, we would like to tell you a little bit about us. The White Dress Boutique is located in downtown Rogers in Northwest Arkansas. Our goal is to make every bride feel special and have a good time while finding her perfect dress for her perfect day. We understand how important it is to find a wedding gown that speaks to you and makes you feel uniquely beautiful. Upon entering our store, clients can expect to find unique, one-of-a-kind dresses, as well as personal, friendly service from owner Debbie Abbott and her team of professional consultants.

We specialize in designer gowns, and carry many designers and styles, so you're sure to find a dress that suits your unique tastes. Some of the designers we currently carry are: Allure Romance, Allure Couture, Kenneth Winston, Stella York, David Tutera, Enzoani Blue, Pronovias, Justin Alexander, and Lillian West. 

Here at the White Dress Boutique, we carry one dress of each style in a sample size. While we will be more than happy to order dresses directly from the designers, we sell off the rack and will never reorder that style dress once it leaves our store. This serves as a promise to our brides that no one else from this area will have the exact same dress. 

We have a wide selection of bridesmaids dresses from Sorella Vita, Kenneth Winston, and Badgley Mischka. We also carry Mother of the Bride and Evening wear from Cameron Blake, and will soon carry Terani Couture evening wear. For grooms and other men in need of tuxedos, suits, and accessories, we offer rentals from Jim's Formal Wear.

Here are some recent client testimonials about The White Dress Boutique:

"Debbie and her team of professionals at The White Dress Boutique are phenomenal! I walked in and they immediately worked to make my experience one I will never forget. I found my dream dress and couldn't be happier with what I'll be wearing on my wedding day. To know that my dress is unique and will not be ordered again by the business makes me feel incredibly special."
- Nicole ~ 5/19/2015 ~ weddingwire.com

"I can't say enough good things about this boutique. The service is great and the staff is so nice and welcoming. I bought my wedding dress there and was so happy with the experience, that I went back to purchase my bridesmaids dresses there. Just a wonderful place! "

- Moriah ~ 5/9/2015 ~ Facebook

"First place we stopped, and I found the dress of the dreams I didn't know I had! Debbie is absolutely amazing and created a wonderful experience."

- Dawn ~ 4/9/2015 ~ Facebook

We would love to give you a special and fun experience as well! Please feel free to contact us through our website, at 479-287-2148, or stop by 116 A West Walnut St. in Rogers, AR.

And also, keep checking our blog and our social media accounts for fun wedding information and inspiration!