Choosing a wedding dress does not begin with the decor or color, but with the silhouette - it is he who determines how the dress will "read" your figure. The same bride in an A-line silhouette and in a mermaid looks different, and this is normal: during the fitting, many people fall in love with a shape that they did not even think about at home. In order not to get lost in the catalog, let's analyze the main silhouettes - who suits which and for what event.
A-silhouette - a universal choice
A-line smoothly widens from the waist down, resembling the letter "A". This is the most universal shape: it softens the hip line, stretches the silhouette and suits almost any type of figure - from "apple" to "hourglass". A-silhouette is equally appropriate for an outdoor ceremony and a classic wedding, so it's worth starting with it if you haven't decided yet. In the salon, this is the largest group - more than twenty models.
Plum dress - "princess" effect
Plum (ball) dress — a fitted top and a voluminous skirt on a corset. It creates the same fairy-tale image and looks great in a large space: in a castle, a banquet hall, in photos with a wide frame. The ballroom silhouette visually balances broad shoulders and hides the hip line, so it suits the “inverted triangle” and “apple” figures.
Mermaid and trumpet — for those who emphasize the figure
Mermaid dress tightly fits the body to the knees and opens sharply downwards, and trumpet — a softer version that expands slightly higher, from the middle of the thigh. Both silhouettes emphasize the waist and hips, so they work best on the “hourglass” figure. The mermaid looks spectacular in the evening part of the holiday; Trumpet - a compromise for those who need freedom of movement for dancing.
Sheath - conciseness and minimalism
Sheath dress has a straight line without a fluffy skirt - this is the most accurate interpretation of minimalism. It suits a slim figure and chamber, non-secular ceremonies: a painting, an intimate wedding, a second dress for a party. Smooth satin or mikado in this silhouette look expensive precisely due to the cut, not the decor.
What to consider, besides the silhouette
- Wedding format. Luxurious dresses and long trains - for a luxurious ceremony; lighter sheaths and A-silhouettes - for a painting or a wedding in nature.
- Fabric. Satin and mikado hold their shape, tulle adds volume, lace works for romance. The material changes the image no less than the silhouette.
- Transformability. Removable skirts, sleeves and capes give several looks for one day - a ceremony and a party without changing into a second dress.
- Size. Before your visit, check the size grid: it compares European sizes 34–50 with chest, waist and hip circumferences. Most of the salon samples are size 38, there are models 40–42.
Don’t be afraid to try on a silhouette that is “not yours”
The photo at home and the feeling during the fitting often do not match, and this is the main reason to come to the salon with an open list, and not with one model. If no ready-made style fits perfectly, work individual tailoring according to your sketch and measurements.
You can try on dresses of all silhouettes in the CRYSTAL salon in Lviv - by appointment, up to three guests, about an hour per visit. Brides from all over Ukraine come to us, so it is convenient to plan a visit in advance for one day. Book a fitting you can on the website, choosing a convenient date and time.
