Modern wedding fashion offers brides a wide range of outfits. If you want to look elegant and unusual, you should pay attention to the sheath wedding dress, in which any bride will be irresistible. Do not think that this option is monotonous. Different dress lengths, many variations of decoration will make the outfit exclusive, unique.
Features and Benefits
The sheath dress has a fitted cut, it has no seam in the middle, which allows you to visually lengthen the figure. The knee-length skirt gives the effect of long legs. This technique visually makes the bride slimmer and taller.
Modern fashion offers a variety of sheath dress models:
- Different lengths. Depending on your figure and the beauty of your legs, you can wear different lengths. A knee-length outfit is considered classic;
- The classic dress was sleeveless. Now, depending on the occasion, the sleeve can be of any length and shape: short, long, 3/14, 1/2, tapered, flared;
- The classic neckline is a boat neckline. In modern models, the neckline can vary: round, V-shaped, shaped, dropped shoulders, open shoulders with straps, stand-up collar.
- The back can be closed (classic version) or open to different depths;
- Various inserts of transparent fabrics or mesh will add uniqueness to the image.
The sheath dress is suitable for winter and summer. Using different trims, it can be made suitable for both a classic celebration and a youth party.
Who is it suitable for?
The sheath dress is ideal for women of different body types and heights. Short or tall, thin or plump, young girls or elegant ladies of age – everyone can wear this model. By varying the details and length, every lady will look perfect:
- For short girls, a short dress is suitable;
- An elongated style will suit thin and tall people;
- Full-figured ladies will look good in a dress of classic length (to the knee or slightly below). The smoothness and narrowness of the lines of a sheath dress will make the figure slimmer and more harmonious.
Popular models
The sheath dress is a universal model. Using this cut, you can hide the flaws of the figure and emphasize its advantages. The style will allow you to create different images: youth and innocence, sexuality and passion, impeccable elegance and severity.
A sheath dress will be appropriate for a youth party held outdoors, a theme party in a night club, as well as a classic wedding celebration in an expensive restaurant. Everything depends on the model and decor. There are many styles of sheath dresses.
Classic
The classic dress has simple shapes: knee-length, round, shallow neckline, sleeveless. Well suited for a summer wedding. If you choose an expensive, beautiful fabric with such minimalism, the dress will be worthy. Complementing the outfit with beautiful closed shoes, long gloves, a hairpin with a veil, you will get the image of a chic lady of blooming age. Such an outfit is suitable for a wedding celebration in a classic style.
For a young bride, lace in a sheath dress will add touchingness and innocence to the image. An open lace top and short lace sleeves will look romantic. Choose a dress shorter than the knee, lengthen it at the bottom with a lace insert. Slender legs peeking through the lace will add a slight sexuality. A lush veil will emphasize a playful character and youth. If you have long hair, you can afford to let it down. Decorate your hair with small flowers and you yourself will look like a delicate flower. Such an outfit is suitable for a youth wedding in a cafe, for a holiday at home or in nature.
With a neckline
The neckline is very diverse. The neckline not only decorates the dress, it emphasizes the advantages of the figure, hides undesirable features:
- Many women can afford a square neckline. The exception is skin defects. This neckline will visually lengthen the neck and make the shoulders wider. Slender brides with a round face will look good. But if your face is square, then a square neckline will emphasize it;
- V-neck is the most popular. It will suit both small and curvy breasts. But keep in mind that it can be used if the breasts are perfect. If the breasts are small, they will look pathetic, if large - vulgar. With such a neckline, you will seem taller, slimmer, the shoulders will become narrower;
- A transparent neckline is a very advantageous option. If you cannot wear open dresses, then this is your case. Using fabrics with varying degrees of transparency, you can solve many problems. A transparent top will suit a lady with a good figure. Ladies with a plump figure or with imperfect skin (freckles on the chest or back) can successfully choose denser lace fabrics;
- A high neckline and a stand-up collar will add severity and modesty to the image. It will suit slender brides with a long neck and thin waist. Full or round-faced girls should not stop at such models. They will look even larger and rounder. Dresses with a lace top and long sleeves look aristocratic;
- Boat necklines will help to visually enlarge the chest, broaden the shoulders. If you have wide hips, this will help to balance the figure, you will look organic. Ladies with wide shoulders should not emphasize them with such a neckline;
- Strapless open top dresses are perfect for those with beautiful arms and breasts. A long sheath dress (mermaid) and an open top will add femininity. A lush midi veil will cover your bare back, making it sexier;
- A round neckline (inverted arch) will suit everyone. You need to choose the depth depending on your figure and the shape of your chest. Remember that such a neckline can visually stretch your face and neck. Older ladies who have skin problems in this part of the body should be careful with a deep neckline;
- The sweetheart neckline will visually enlarge the bust and emphasize the seductive cleavage. The neckline lengthens the neck well. You will seem taller and slimmer. Dresses with such a neckline look good both with straps and open ones;
- The "dropped shoulder" neckline will go well with long sheath dress models. The style with this neckline comes with different sleeve lengths. If you have plump hips, the model will visually reduce them, as the upper part of the body is rounded.
With sleeves
Long sleeves or ¾ or 1/2 sleeves are good for a winter wedding. This way you can hide not very beautiful arms. To make the dress look elegant, it is better to make the sleeves from light transparent fabric or lace.
A long lantern sleeve looks interesting. A lush lantern to the elbow, sewn from organza, will hold a round shape. It will give the image a childish spontaneity, suitable for young brides. However, it is necessary to remember that such a technique enlarges the upper part of the body, therefore it should be worn by thin girls.
A long lantern along the entire length of the arm made of transparent, soft, flowing fabric, a long sheath dress with a deep seductive neckline will add a fairy-tale, romantic feel.
For the full
The cut of the sheath dress itself makes the lady look slimmer. The softness of the lines and the flowing silhouette visually stretch the figure and hide its flaws.
A properly chosen dress does not restrict movement, does not cling to fat folds, and does not cut into the body. You need to choose a fairly loose (but not large) dress that does not cling to the hips. This will allow you to feel free. The bride will be able to move easily: walk, stand up, sit down. The dress will not rise when the girl sits down.
To make your body look beautiful, use shapewear. It will help you acquire soft, rounded, seductive shapes with smooth transitions to the waist and hips.
The length of the dress should be chosen based on the shape of your legs. If you are the lucky owner of long legs with thin ankles, then you can afford a length of a palm above the knees. If your legs do not look so perfect, stop at the length to the ankle.
Everyone knows that white makes you look fat. Fortunately, modern wedding fashion offers brides colored dresses. But remember that cold colors visually increase volume, and warm colors reduce it. Pay attention to red, pink, green colors. Pastel colors are an excellent solution.
A good option for visual slimming will be side inserts. Full ladies will suit fabrics with moderate shine - silk, satin. Silk front and matte inserts on the side will help to model the waistline, visually reduce the chest and hips. Loose sleeves to the elbow will look good on full arms.
Transformer
Transformer dresses are relevant, fashionable, comfortable, unusual, beautiful. With this option, the bride will look different in the same outfit. The basis for the transformer is just a sheath dress:
- A short dress with an open top plus a second dress made of transparent fabric, elongated or long. Beautiful lace flowers are embossed at the bottom of the top dress. At the formal part of the wedding event, the bride will look according to etiquette, and for the dance evening she will wear a small underdress;
- Various options for the top skirt - from a lush and multi-layered one to a transparent straight one. The skirt can be attached to the dress or secured with a fancy belt;
- Lace, chiffon capes that cover bare shoulders at the right moment.
All kinds of capes, the mermaid style with a detachable fluffy bottom of the dress, countless options for the top skirt - any girl will find the ideal option for herself.
Fabrics and decor
Various fabrics can be used for sheath wedding dresses:
- Silk, satin. The dress will look very elegant, beautiful. The fabric itself, with a soft, discreet shine, is the decoration of the outfit. But keep in mind that the fabric wrinkles a lot, and also makes you look fat. The products are decorated with lace, embroidery. Combined with matte fabrics;
- Organza. Transparent, stiff, holds its shape well, slightly shiny. The fabric is good for decoration (lantern sleeves, fluffy skirts);
- Taffeta. A popular fabric used for wedding dresses. Dense, moderately shiny, holds its shape well, does not wrinkle. Various beads are used for decoration;
- Chiffon. Soft, flowing, easily draped, translucent fabric. Used for decoration (tops of open dresses, sleeves, overdresses and skirts, capes);
- Tulle. A durable, soft fabric. Used to decorate the top of sheath dresses;
- Brocade. Heavy, shiny material. Expensive and chic – the image of a queen;
- Velvet. Soft, dense, well-fitting material. Requires a perfect figure. Looks elegant and rich;
- Crepe is the most popular fabric for sewing wedding dresses. Durable, lightweight, does not wrinkle, drapes. It is complemented with lace, decorated with jewelry.
The nuances of choice
When choosing a suitable dress model, it is important to remember some important points. The product should fit well on the figure and be strictly according to size. It should not tighten or restrict movement. You should also pay attention to weather conditions - for the summer season, you should give preference to lighter materials.
The appearance of the product is no less important; it should please the bride herself and her close circle. When trying on, you should not consider more than 10 options at a time. The wedding dress should be beautiful. For it, elegant fabrics are chosen: brocade, satin, silk, velvet.
Sheath wedding dresses made from lace fabrics are distinguished by their tenderness and airiness. The products are sewn using a cover. The lining fabric should match the lace in tone. Dresses in which the lace fabric differs from the cover by 2-3 tones in color look especially unusual. French lace fabric is especially light. Interesting models are found when combining fabrics of different textures and shine.
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