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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

mantilla

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Lace-trimmed veiling that frames the face and is usually secured with a comb or hairpins.

mermaid

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Also called a trumpet or fishtail design, the mermaid dress hugs the body and begins to flair, usually at the knee. The flare can be modest or exaggerated. This design accentuates a woman\'s figure ...

mermaid skirt

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Flares at or below the knee.

mini

Weddings; Wedding gowns

A gown with a hemline that falls at or above the knee.

mini length

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Skirt ends above the knees.  Some designs include detachable overskirts which may be removed for the reception.

natural waistline

Weddings; Wedding gowns

Bodice and skirt of the gown join at the natural waist.

off-the-sholder

Weddings; Wedding gowns

This is just like the name implies, the neckline sits below the shoulders, and showcases a woman\'s collarbone and shoulders. Sleeves that cover part of the upper arm. Although this style may better ...

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