Fishtail and mermaid wedding dresses are among the most popular wedding attire options for tall girls with a slender figure. The popularity of this outfit is acquired by its cut. Wearing this outfit, the bride emphasizes the seductive lines of the body and adds charm to her image. However, the mermaid is not suitable for every girl. How to choose this dress correctly so that your wedding day will forever remain in your memory as the most pleasant in your life?
Appearance of the dress
Fishtail and mermaid wedding dresses have a similar appearance. The main feature of such dresses is a tight-fitting silhouette from the chest to the knees. The design of the neckline, back, sleeves and skirt below the knees differs in different models. Due to the tightness in the bodice, waist and hips, the fishtail effect is achieved. The tail of the fishtail, that is, the skirt, is lush and adds charm to the image.
Models are made in different ways. Popular are shallow necklines or décolletés closed with openwork materials up to the neckline. Sleeves are made in the following variants:
- Completely absent. This dress starts from the bust line. The neckline and shoulder area remain completely open. Due to the lack of shoulder support, such models are not made with an open back;
- Thin or lace straps. The use of additional shoulder support expands the possibilities of the dress design. At the same time, the mermaid silhouette of the wedding dress is not disturbed. The neckline is made either completely closed or with a shallow cutout. The design of the back varies. Dresses are made with a completely open back, with a partially bare back to the level of the shoulder blades, with a closed back;
- With short sleeves to the elbow. The sleeve is made openwork, in rare cases decorated with drapery. Not suitable for girls with powerful biceps. Since the arms are emphasized, they must be perfectly slender;
- Long sleeves. The use of long sleeves is preferable for dresses used for winter wedding ceremonies. The sleeves are often made of the same guipure fabric as the top of the dress.
This fishtail model can have different degrees of splendor. A short train is allowed. It is made both lush and openwork.
Popular materials
The choice of material depends on the bride's respect. What materials are used to sew this outfit:
- Guipure;
- Lace;
- Cotton;
- Openwork;
- Organza;
- Net;
- Barbie crepe;
- Polycotton;
- Diving;
- Knitwear;
- Kapitonius;
- Tapestry;
- Crepe;
- Stretch Barbie;
- Polysatin;
- Crepe diving;
- Knitwear oil;
- Memory;
- Veil.
When making a custom wedding dress, it is recommended to discuss the choice of material with the seamstress before purchasing. If possible, you should order a consultation with a stylist. He will advise which material is best to choose depending on the bride's figure type. Since the fishtail shape is not suitable for all body types, using certain types of fabrics you can either hide existing flaws or highlight them. Professional consultation helps to avoid such problems.
When sewing dresses for wedding celebrations, it is popular to combine different types of fabric. The same applies to the materials for sewing a fish. The materials for making the top of the dress and the tail are strikingly different. The materials used to sew the top of the dress should fit tightly, easily take the shape of the body and be stretchy. The materials for sewing the tail of a fishtail wedding dress with a train should be very lush to create a mermaid.
Colors and shades
Traditionally, wedding dresses are made in white. The use of other colors for wedding celebrations is extremely rare. However, in recent seasons, brides increasingly choose more delicate and soft tones.
Given the bold silhouette of the mermaid dress, girls often prefer to make this dress in powder, peach, mother-of-pearl colors. No less popular are shades of champagne, ivory and ivory. The use of a non-white color allows the bride to emphasize her individuality and soften the features of the figure that the dress emphasizes. The use of any beige shade, muted white with lilac or blue tints are suitable options for the mermaid model.
Dresses with brightly colored elements are perfect for bold brides: blue, red, pink, purple, yellow or green. Such elements may include ribbons, belts, shoes, lace. Bright elements are perfect for dresses for theme weddings.
It is appropriate to use lace of a distinctive color from the dress. The dress itself can be made in white, but the top layer of guipure or lace can have a pale shade.
Such a dress becomes incredibly delicate. It is important to remember that the finishing colors should not differ from the main one by more than one and a half tones.
Who will this style suit?
A mermaid dress with lace is more popular than one without lace. Lace emphasizes delicacy, but it is more form-fitting. On figures that do not perfectly meet the requirements for wearing a mermaid, the use of lace is less preferable.
Designer's advice for those considering a Little Mermaid for their wedding ceremony:
- You can't choose a model with sleeves if the bride has large arms or pumped up biceps. This problem can be observed in girls who play sports. Such girls will be better off with a small veil or a veil that covers the arms;
- The most suitable figure is a tall one, over 175 cm, with a narrow waistline and wide hips. Girls with short legs should not choose this model. The fishtail visually shortens the legs. The bride can visually become even shorter and the proportions of the body will not look harmonious;
- This style is not suitable for girls with flat buttocks. The side view of the bride will not be very attractive. Although there should not be a protruding belly, the chest and hips should be voluminous;
- This model should not be rejected by brides with an apple figure. They should only accentuate the waist by wearing a bright belt or decorating the waistline with special stones or rhinestones;
- Girls who have excess weight should evaluate its location on the body. If it is on the stomach or has folds on it, the "mermaid" is not suitable. If the excess weight is harmoniously distributed throughout the body and the proportions of the figure are not lost, and the stomach does not protrude much, this outfit should not be abandoned.
Ready-made image options
This dress should be worn if the image is carefully selected. Since the combination of different colors is popular, the bride is recommended to resort to a combination of additional shade colors on the dress with the colors of the accessories. The fishtail dress model looks great with a small bridal bag. Although this is not the most common accessory for a wedding dress, this style is the perfect match for a handbag.
For dresses with a neckline covered with guipure and sleeves, it is better to choose a short veil. If the shoulders are bare, you can use a medium or long veil, or a veil that covers the shoulders. High gloves that cover the elbows can be used with this model.
If the bride cannot decide on the choice of image, she can use ready-made classic options for inspiration, which can be adjusted to suit her taste:
- Fishtail dress + bright belt in a contrasting color to the dress (blue, red or purple) + colored shoes or sandals in a matching color
- The color of the belt + a shining tiara that adorns the hair braided into a braid;
- A mermaid silhouette dress in white or powder color with open shoulders + sandals or open-toe shoes + a clutch with a clasp + a veil or a medium-length veil + a string of pearls or a necklace with light stones;
- A brightly colored outfit will be complemented well by gold jewelry + a short veil + high-heeled shoes or sandals + a handbag with a long handle and short lace gloves.
The mermaid model is common and very feminine. Not every girl decides to wear such an outfit, but some create stunning images based on it. Having carefully analyzed the proportions of the body, figure, correctly choosing the material and color of the dress, each bride looks special!
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