Here’s Your Complete Guide to Wedding Dress Shapes

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Unless you’re one of those brides-to-be who heads to the bridal shop with a stack of inspirational photos and a clear idea of the style of dress you imagine yourself in, shopping for a wedding gown can be a tad bit overwhelming—especially when the bridal consultant is throwing out words like trumpet and modified a-line, and you’re all, “Um, I think I like lace?”

When it comes to picking a wedding dress, there are quite a few silhouettes to choose from, and it’s helpful to be at least somewhat familiar with what each one looks like. That’s where this illustrated guide comes in: It breaks down the seven silhouettes your most likely to encounter when shopping for the Dress.

So are you a mermaid girl or is a ballgown more your style? Find out here.

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