In My Shoes: Happily Ever After

When finding the all important bridal gown you will be met with words like dropped waist, fluted, A-line, Organza, or Faille. The minute you walk into the bridal salon its like you've crossed the border into a country that speaks fabric, a language you recognize but can't yet speak fluently. Of course its not because you are foreign to fashion, it's just that bridal fashion is its own animal. Here is some help to tame the beast... Here in English for the first time is your bridal gown guide to the shapes and styles of the moment.

Here is the Best in every shape....ok so I am a little partial to these brands:)

1. The most common shape (A-line) really just means that its a full skirt..but not too full! It hangs like an A , go figure, from the waist:)

Priscilla of Boston organza with velvet and swarovski belt: Organza is gauzy romantic fabric that is see though, but when layered as it is here it creates a full sea of a skirt!

This one has a dropped waist, notice the fitted bodice through the hips! The A hangs dropped from the hips!
JL104 by Jewel for Priscilla

Priscilla silk faille gown.... faille is a rough silk that feels a little less formal. This dress add a Michael Jackson belt that takes it to "thrilling" new heights!

2. Ball Gowns: fuller than an A-line and more formal too! Easy to see the difference right?

Platinum for Priscilla of Boston, by Kenneth Pool

Platinum for Priscilla with tulle skirt tufted in rosettes: Amazing! Tulle is the ballerina tutu fabric but here the designer keeps it long so it falls softly.

3. The fitted gown: can be called fit to flare, fluted, trumpet or mermaid this shape shows off the whole body.

Reverie by Melissa Sweet "Capri": This version is chiffon with straps. It has appliqued bows and roses down the sleeves and at the skirt...so romantic!