Wedding Dress Styles

The style of a wedding dress not the same as silhouette or shape. Style refers to the “feel” of the dress. We discuss the differences in detail in our guide to choosing a wedding dress.

Vintage

Vintage style bridal gowns draw inspiration from older wedding dress looks. They usually have elements that were common several decades ago but most brides wouldn’t want their dress to look old, so vintage is nowadays more of an inspiration for the dress design than going with a dress from the 60s. The style is often coupled with the sheath silhouette. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” vintage.

Princess

Princess is usually listed as a style and a silhouette. As a style it means lots of decorations and details. Princess style dresses are almost always either princess or A-line silhouette. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” princess.

Elegant

Elegant as bridal dress style could be seen as the opposite of beautiful and romantic. There is usually less floral lace decorations and smooth fabrics like chiffon and crepe are used more. Shoulder straps are usually narrower. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” elegant.

Classic

Classic style is what comes to mind first when you think of a wedding dress. Often coupled with A-line silhouette and shoulder straps. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” classic.

Romantic

Romantic style bridal gowns have a softer feel to them. A common material to achieve this is tulle. Lace patterns are usually smaller. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” romantic.

Traditional

Traditional style wedding dresses are perfect for a traditional church wedding. The style is almost a mix between vintage and classic styles. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” traditional.

Sexy

Sexy style wedding dresses often reveal more cleavage or back. Or they might follow the body shape of the wearer closely emphasizing the figure more. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” sexy.

Beautiful

Beautiful as a wedding dress style usually means sensitive floral lace decorations or other similar details. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” beautiful.

Boho

Boho style wedding dresses are more “down to earth” and rarely have bling or beading. The style is often coupled with the sheath silhouette. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” boho.

Simple

Simple style bridal dresses have less flashy details and rarely have bling or beading. Here you can find some examples of wedding dresses with the “feel” simple.

The theme of your wedding will impact which wedding dress style will match the setting as we point out in our How to plan a wedding guide.