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Wedding gowns
Terms that relate to the clothing worn by the bride during a wedding
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Wedding gowns
boat neckline
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Generally forms a straight line across the shoulders, often dipping a bit in front. May or may not reveal the shoulders. Usually trimmed with lace.
brush train
Weddings; Wedding gowns
The shortest train, just a bit of extra length that brushes the floor.
bubble skirt
Weddings; Wedding gowns
Attached to the lining at the hemline to create a very full effect. May be used with any waist, can be any length, can even be a double-double.
bustier
Weddings; Wedding gowns
A bodice style which has no straps or sleeves. Many religious sites do not allow them and you will need to buy a coordinating jacket for your service. Also known as a Strapless or Corset
bustle
Weddings; Wedding gowns
Exaggerated gathering of fabric, or a gathering of fabric caught up with detail, at the back of the gown.
cap sleeve
Weddings; Wedding gowns
Short, fitted sleeve, perhaps of lace, that barely covers the top of the arm.