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A-Line
or Princess
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Ball
Gown
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Sheath
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A-line
and Princess describe gowns with
form fitting bodices that flare out from the waistline to a
full skirt.
The Princess line is slightly more full.
These gowns have a seamless waist.
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The
Ball gown is characterized
by a very full skirt that begins at the waist and continues
to a formal length.
The
skirt waist is seamed
It can be of various styles (basque, natural etc.).
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Sheath
style gowns usually have ankle length straight or close fitting
skirts, accompanied by a form fitting bodice.
The
skirt is usually ankle length and will often have a slit in either
the front, side or back to make walking easier.
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Off
the shoulder- Any neckline that leaves the shoulders bare.
On
the shoulder- Any
neckline that covers the shoulders.
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Bateau:
This high neckline has little to no "scoop." Often accompanied
with a high back, but can also have a low or bare back.
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Halter:
This sleeveless style leaves the shoulders bare. The neckline
circles the neck, often leaving the back bare also.
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Portrait:
This neckline frames the face. An off the shoulder style that usually
has a design at the center.
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Queen
Anne:
Similar to the
sweetheart neckline but with an extended back that creates a diamond
shape neckline.
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Scoop:
This
neckline dips to a "U" shape, often both front and back.
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Square:
Similar
to a scoop, this neckline dips into a square shaped opening.
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Sweetheart:
Often off the shoulder, this neckline dips in front creating
a heart-shaped opening.
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V-Neck:
This
neckline dips in the front, and sometimes the back creating a "V"
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Ballgown
(or Full Skirt):
This style skirt is full and flares out from the waist, often keeps it shape
with the aid of a crinoline (an underskirt or slip made of stiff netting).
Bustle:
This is a decoration of varying lengths on the back of the gown, just below
the waist. The bustle is made up of a gathering of fabric and/or ruffles,
often accompanied with fabric flowers or bows. Bustles are usually found
on full skirts.
Fishtail
or Mermaid:
This skirt hugs the body until it reaches the knees
or just below and then ends in a dramatic flare.
Tea-length:
This style skirt is less formal, usually with little to no flare, and ends
a few inches above the ankles.
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Sleeve Styles
Several of the gowns
in our current collection have detachable sleeves. Check the gown description
in our online catalog to see if a specific gown's sleeves are removeable.
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Cap:
This short sleeve is close fitting and is long enough to just cover the
shoulders.
Fitted:
This sleeve is long, (to the wrist) and fitted, hugging the arms.
Short
(or T-Shirt):
This short sleeve is roomier and longer than the Cap sleeve, reaching
slightly more than half way to the elbow.
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Basque:
This dropped waist starts at or just below the natural waistline, and dips
in the center creating a "V" shape.
Dropped:
This refers to any waistline that falls below the natural waist. The actual
location of the waistline varies with the style gown.
Empire:
This waistline begins just below the bust.
Natural:
This waistline sits at the natural waist.
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Train Styles
Trains are designed to match
each gown, some are detachable others are not, so please check the
description in our online catalog for information specific to the gown
you are interested in.
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Royal:
This formal train is the longest style, extending approximately 3 yards from
the waist.
Cathedral:
This formal train extends approximately 2 and a half yards from
the waist.
Chapel:
This formal train extends approximately 4 feet from the waist.
Sweep:
This train extends only a few inches longer than the gown. It barely "sweeps" the floor.
Watteau:
Rather than attaching at the waist, this train attaches at the shoulders.
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