That special day often features one focal point, the wedding dress. Everyone seated in the chapel waits impatiently for the entrance of the bride. Their goal is to feast their eyes on the breathtaking image presented by the bride in her gown. Today, women are less inclined to believe a wedding dress must be a full length gown. Many have traded that image of a bride on her wedding day from long flowing gowns with trains to short wedding dresses.
Short Dresses with Traditional Looks
The short wedding dress can be just as breathtaking depending on its design and fit. It can still be in the traditional white color. The features normally associated with wedding dresses are often used on short dresses too. Accents such as beading, the long line of buttons down the back, and lace are also incorporated in the design of the short dress.
Short Dresses Cater to the Look Desired
Naturally, the choice is yours whether to choose a traditional look or something more updated. Many women who select short wedding dresses would never wear anything that looked remotely traditional. Whatever your look, you will find a short dress that suits your needs.
Short Dress Lengths
• Minis are lengths that may just cover your bum or fall at the mid-thigh.
• Knee Length is not common because it’s not the most flattering look for most women, but it does exist.
• Tea Lengths or mid-calf lengths fall 3-4 inches above the ankle and are made with or without trains.
Short Dress Bodices or Tops
- Empire waists are above the natural waist. It is a popular look denoting purity.
- Dropped waists are below the natural waist.
- Natural waist accentuated with satin ties, belts, etc.
Short Dress Skirts
- The Bias A-Line skirt, which drapes close to the body and flutters with movement.
- The Flared Skirt, with or without shirring at the waist
- A Shirred waist full skirt, possibly a circle skirt which is the fullest type.
- The straight skirt with or without godets to add interest and flare accents.
- Bias, straight or flared skirts with Asymmetric hemlines.
The complete dress with bodice and skirt usually creates a beautiful garment. When it fits well, is the correct length to flatter the wearer and has a lovely neckline drawing the eyes to the face, its perfect.
Necklines on Short Dresses
- Crew Necks
- Mock Turtle Necks
- Boat Necks
- V-Necks (high above the cleavage crease or down to just above the belly button)
- Scoop Necks or U-necks
The total look of the dress is what the bride-to-be is shopping for. She must search for that ideal short wedding dress that transforms her from just another woman to a vision of absolute beauty for that one special day in her life.
