--- title: "16 Gorgeous Wedding Dress Styles ..." description: "Mermaid; Traditional; Strapless; Lace; Embellished; More ..." url: "https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/gorgeous-wedding-dress-styles/" category: "wedding" last_updated: "2026-06-07" --- # 16 Gorgeous Wedding Dress Styles ... I'm a firm believer that no two wedding dresses are the same whether that be due to embellishment, tulle, lace, form-fitting shape or a ribbon around the waist! Each style is so beautiful and luxurious in its own way. Get inspired with these styles! ## 1. Mermaid ![Mermaid](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mo/r7/jq52wg8256f49413f228b330132234_600x910.jpg) A mermaid dress will typically be tight and fitted around the bodice and waist area before flaring out toward the bottom, similar to that of a mermaid's tail. ## 2. Traditional ![Traditional](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mb/ie/prj2xse956f49420ae891890729460_526x957.jpg) A traditional dress is typically kept quite simple with a fitted bodice and flowing bottom half from the waist downwards. Generally speaking, embellishment and other details are excluded to reflect traditional style. ## 3. Strapless ![Strapless](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e1/h1/tmhjc7ql56f49453962be836498409_600x957.jpg) A strapless dress, as the name suggests, does not have straps - although this is the only specification for the dress itself. This means that it can have other elements such as embellishment, lace, tulle and many more. ## 4. Lace ![Lace](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d7/k5/ckiajy4i56f496783fa62485825050_600x818.jpg) A lace dress will either be made partially or fully of lace, which can be anywhere on the dress itself. Additionally, it may also have a lace 'overlay' (external layer of a dress) with lining underneath. ## 5. Embellished ![Embellished](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hq/ya/oybb01dz56f49a5d252d9661172800_600x800.jpg) An embellished dress will have some sort of embellishment, which could be anything from sequin to lace and everything in between. Embellishment gives the dress a more complex look due to the added detail. ## 6. Sweetheart ![Sweetheart](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rp/ep/o2achnmd56f4969f13a1f951685454_600x764.jpg) A sweetheart neckline dress means it's similar to the shape of the top of a love heart, which typically curves outwards and downwards. Due to this, it accentuates the bodice in a shapely way. ## 7. Fitted ![Fitted](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/r8/gr/juyf8xg756f49a8bcebeb538862574_600x818.jpg) A fitted dress is typically very tight and form-fitting, which is incredibly flattering on many body shapes. It will have minimal to no flare or 'fan' effect, instead being quite straight up and down in shape. ## 8. Princess ![Princess](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a1/jo/iyi7dlgy56f496553775d925632130_450x613.jpg) A princess dress is also commonly known as a 'ball gown' due to the many similarities. One of which being a fitted bodice and a dramatic, full flared bottom half which is often made of tulle. ## 9. Fit & Flair ![Fit & Flair](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e7/u8/keeb0gbx56f49536927f0344897498_600x957.jpg) A fit and flare dress is tight and fitted around the top and mid section before giving a subtle or obvious flare outwards towards the bottom. The style gives the dress plenty of shape and interest. ## 10. Decorative ![Decorative](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ag/oq/j9u5tjd956f4954606133709144260_500x681.jpg) A decorative dress will often have an added accessory designed to 'decorate' the dress. This could be anything from ribbons to a belt and anything in between the two. ## 11. Tulle ![Tulle](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oo/wf/vcu1qmsx56f4982199949744455981_600x800.jpg) A tulle dress describes a fabric which is commonly used for wedding gowns. It's a very lightweight, thin netting which acts as an overlay for the main fabric used. ## 12. Textured ![Textured](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bv/uu/p6zc9vr256f4980153d17026850586_460x680.jpg) A textured dress includes any element designed to give it a certain texture, look or feel. An example of this could be ruching on the bodice or bottom half of the dress, which instantly adds complexity. ## 13. Train ![Train](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ro/m9/t7fg4sl156f498692aac6471453075_600x900.jpg) A train dress is one that has a large, back portion of fabric which hangs or 'drags' behind the dress for an effect such as making it more dramatic and eye-catching. ## 14. Ball ![Ball](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/me/lz/fr0p5kva56f498b5e9c97917249327_600x900.jpg) A ball dress dramatically fans outwards from the bodice down and is often made of lots of fabric to create an extravagant, luxurious feel. ## 15. Trumpet ![Trumpet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hp/ek/x5jv4rvi56f49925d51ba732002007_600x878.jpg) A trumpet dress is form fitted around the top half and gradually flares outwards from the waist down. This is usually done in a subtle way for an added softness. ## 16. Overlay ![Overlay](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ic/wy/sqa8vows56f4995a7b30e964443154_600x800.jpg) An overlay dress describes a thin piece of fabric over the top of the main fabric or lining, used to create a two-tone effect. 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