Features of A-line wedding dresses

For centuries, wedding outfits were ornate, colorful and often very bright, intended to express the festivity of the occasion but also saying something about the bride, her family and sometimes the group or nation she belonged to. The modern concept of a white or off-white long dress with a veil dates from fashion developments in the first half of the 19th century, particularly the dress chosen by Queen Victoria for her marriage to Prince Albert in 1840. Wedding fashions changed thereafter from time to time up until the Second World War, but thereafter were in many ways revolutionized by the "New Look" introduced by Christian Dior in 1947. Dior introduced the A-line style in 1955; described as "the most wanted silhouette in Paris", the A-line began with skirts close fitted at the hips and widening toward the him, giving the shape of a letter "A". The concept was given its full form the "Trapeze Line" introduced in 1958 by Dior’s successor, Yves Saint Laurent, in which dresses flared out from a fitted shoulder line. These dresses were popular in the 1960s, less so in the 1970s and largely disappeared in the 1980s, but have revived in popularity since the late 1990s. The term "A-line" has been used to describe a dress that is wider at the hips than at the waist or the bust, or a flared skirt design. Features of A-line wedding dresses and ball gown wedding dresses:Different with ball gown wedding dress, an A-line wedding dress is fitted around and above the hips, but flares gently down to the hem. This gives a slim appearance and a streamlined look. A-line skirts usually have no visible embellishments for ease like slits of pleats, and are fitted to the upper hem by joins where two or more layers of fabric are held together by stitches (seams) or by folds or tucks sewn into fabric (darts). Wedding dresses in this style do have embellishments, usually beads, lace or sequins in the traditional wedding dress fashion. The dress has a simple and unbroken line from the bust to the hem, and is flattering to almost all body types. The design also accommodates other design elements, such as a separate skirt or bodice or additional seams that can highlight the waistline. It is also an effective design at different lengths, and looks a little different above the knee, below the knee or at floor length in association with a train. The A-line also works with different fabrics and with either simple or more complex designs; common finishing touches, especially on simple dresses, are a touch of color from a ribbon or a bow or lace or bead overlays for a touch of formality. This versatility means that the A-line wedding dresses can be right for almost any type of ceremony, from a traditional and formal church wedding to a more casual backyard affair.The princess gown is the best-known form of A-Line wedding dresses, and has vertical panels running from the neckline to the hem. This causes eyes to focus on the long vertical elements, which accentuates height and creates a slimmer appearance. The full skirt can be used to suggest curves with a narrow figure, and can also de-emphasize the lower body for those who are larger there. These features allow the creation of a very flattering garment, which is why princesses over the years have preferred it. And ball gown wedding dresses as one kind of A-line wedding dresses are the most popular one.

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