The Ball Gown
also known as: the Full Skirt
Description: The bodice is small and structured while the skirt is full, layered and voluminous. The purpose of the full skirt is to emphasize the waist and make it appear as small as possible in comparison; because of that bodices are small and tight, preferably corseted.
Styles and Body Types: Because of its structure and volume, the ball gown is always considered formal, romantic and traditional. This type of silhouette fits most body types with the exception of full figured or top heavy; the volume simply adds too much visual bulk, better to pick a more forgiving and sleeker A-line or modified mermaid silhouette.
Structure: Since the bodice must be tight that usually calls for a corset; this can either be an inner hidden or attached corset or and outer, functional lace up. If you want to skip the corset discomfort keep in mind that a gown this heavy, especially if it is strapless in style, is layered and very heavy and has to have some help keeping itself "up" and clinging to your torso. Remember that in this case the bodice as to fit your body like a bathing suit: snug and smooth over every curve.
The full ball skirt usually requires another contraption to keep its volume. A multilayered petticoat, either attached or separate, is an absolute must.
A bustle for the train is a given and remember that the longer the train, the heavier the gown.
If you love the ball gown look but are wary of the corset or volume, you probably prefer a generous, voluminous A-line.
also known as: the Full Skirt
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| Diane Kreuger @ Cannes Film Festival. |
Description: The bodice is small and structured while the skirt is full, layered and voluminous. The purpose of the full skirt is to emphasize the waist and make it appear as small as possible in comparison; because of that bodices are small and tight, preferably corseted.
Styles and Body Types: Because of its structure and volume, the ball gown is always considered formal, romantic and traditional. This type of silhouette fits most body types with the exception of full figured or top heavy; the volume simply adds too much visual bulk, better to pick a more forgiving and sleeker A-line or modified mermaid silhouette.
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| Marchesa style "Luisa". |
Structure: Since the bodice must be tight that usually calls for a corset; this can either be an inner hidden or attached corset or and outer, functional lace up. If you want to skip the corset discomfort keep in mind that a gown this heavy, especially if it is strapless in style, is layered and very heavy and has to have some help keeping itself "up" and clinging to your torso. Remember that in this case the bodice as to fit your body like a bathing suit: snug and smooth over every curve.
The full ball skirt usually requires another contraption to keep its volume. A multilayered petticoat, either attached or separate, is an absolute must.
A bustle for the train is a given and remember that the longer the train, the heavier the gown.
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| Rosa Clara style "Adamo". |
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