A-line skirt: Flat across the front and gradually widening
to a full hem, generally gathering to a train in back.
Ankle length: Barely reveals the ankles, just a bit
shorter than floor length.
Antebellum waist: Natural waistline that dips 2 or 2 1/2 inches
to a point in the center front.
Appliqué: Decoration created by attaching pieces of
fabric or lace to the gown.
Apron: Overskirt which joins in the back of the gown at the waist,
but not at the hem.
Asymmetrical waist: Begins at the natural waistline and
falls to one side.
Ballet skirt: Full skirt that reveals the ankle.
Ball gown: A natural, basque, or dropped waistline and
very full skirt
Ballerina length: Hemline falls to just above the ankles.
Balloon sleeve: Very large poufed sleeve extending from
the shoulder to as far as the wrist.
Basque waistline: Elongated waist, approximately 2 inches below
the natural waist. May dip to a point in
the center front.
Bateau (or boat) neckline: Generally forms a straight line across
the shoulders, often dipping a bit in front. May or may not reveal the shoulders.
Usually trimmed with lace.
Battenberg: A heavy lace made with patterns of linen braid
and tape connected with decorative linen stitching.
Bertha collar: Nine to 18 inches of fabric or lace
attached all around neckline (or yoke).
May or may not reveal the shoulders.
Bird cage: Stiff, wide-mesh veil pinned to the crown of
the head, covering the face and ears to just below the chin.
Bishop sleeve: Gathered and full to the cuff (which may
be elongated), but not as full as a poet sleeve.
Blouson: Fabric is gathered just at or below the
waist, creating a oft fullness.
Blusher veil: A short, single veil worn forward to
cover the bride's face as she enters the ceremony and worn pushed back
afterward, attached to a longer veils.
Bouffant skirt: Very full.
Brush train: The shortest train, just a bit of extra length
that brushes the floor.
Bubble skirt: Attached to the lining at the hemline
to create a very full effect. May be
used with any waist, can be any length, can even be a double-double.
Bustle: Exaggerated gathering of fabric, or a
gathering of fabric caught up with detail, at the back of the gown.
Bustier: A bodice style which has no straps or
sleeves. Many religious sites do not allow them and you will need to buy a
coordinating jacket for your service. Also known as a Strapless or Corset
Cap sleeve: Short, fitted sleeve, perhaps of lace, that
barely covers the top of the arm.
Cathedral train: Extending a full 2 1/2 yards from the
waist.
Chapel train: Falling about 2 yards (75 inches) from
the waist.
Circular skirt: Attached smoothly at the waist and
falling to form a a complete circle at the hemline.
Court train: Slightly shorter than chapel length.
Cut-outs: See-through effect created by lace appliqué with the fabric cut out beneath.
Décolletage: Plunging
neckline that reveals cleavage.
Detached train: Joined to the gown with hooks and eyes or
velcro. Usually full at top.
Details: Small ornaments to the gown, such as
bows, special beading or embroidery.
Dolman sleeve: Joined with the bodice above the
elbow. Fullness tapers down to a fitted
forearm.
Drop Waist: A good waistline to help add height, this
straight waistline falls 3 to 5 inches below the Natural Waist
Effect: Term that describes impression created by
designer's use of various details.
Empire: A high waist that starts just beneath a
fitted bodice and a slim skirt.
Empire waistline: Skirt attached to the bodice just below the
bustline.
Fingertip veil: This term describes a tier of veiling
that is approximately 29" to 42" in length. It comes to your fingertips.
Fitted bodice: Designed to hug the body. (Can be very
restrictive and uncomfortable)
Fitted sleeve: Traditional long sleeve with very
little or no fullness.
Floor length: Hemline falls just 1/2 or 1 1/2 inches
from the floor.
Flounce: A wide piece of fabric or lace, gathered
and attached at the hem.
Fly-away: Multi-layers that brush the shoulders,
usually worn with an informal dress.
Full skirt: Slightly less full than bouffant.
Gauntlet: Wrist and arm covering of lace or fabric
that replaces gloves.
Gibson sleeve: Full at the shoulder, although more
controlled that leg-o'-mutton, and fitted at the wrist.
Godet: Triangular piece of fabric inserted into a seam to give
fullness or shape.
Guipure: A heavy lace designed to show large
patterns over a coarse mesh background.
Half hat: A small hat covering half or less of the
crown.
Halo headpiece: A fabric-and-wire band that circles the
forehead (may be decorated with pearls, sequins, or flowers).
Halter neckline: Fastens at the back of the neck, plunging
down into a V-front, leaving the back bare.
Handkerchief hem: A tea length skirt made of panels which
end in points at the hem.
Illusion neckline: A transparent panel or yoke attached to the
bodice that extends from the bust to the collar; constructed of tulle, net, or
lace.
Intermission or Hi-Low: Hemline falls to the mid-calf in front,
floor length in back.
Jewel neckline: Circles the natural neckline, usually not
trimmed with lace.
Juliet cap: A small cap that hugs the back of the head.
Juliet sleeve: A long sleeve with a poufed top and
fitted lower arm.
Leg-of-Mutton Sleeve: Very full puff at the shoulder with a
fitted forearm.
Mantilla: Lace-trimmed veiling that frames the face
and is usually secured with a comb or hairpins.
Mermaid: A body-hugging style with a skirt that
flares at or just below the knee.
Mini length Skirt: Ends above the knees. Some designs include detachable overskirts
which may be removed for the reception.
Natural waistline: Bodice and skirt of the gown join at the
natural waist.
Panniers: Exaggerated gathers, possibly supported by
a cage, worn over the hips with a flat front.
Peek-a-boo sleeve: Puff sleeve with different fabrics or skin
showing through from beneath.
Peplum: A short overskirt or flounce attached at the
waist.
Picture hat: A wide-brimmed hat usually decorated with
lace, pearls, or sequins.
Pillbox: A round, structured, brimless hat worn
on the top of the head.
Poet sleeve: Pleated at the shoulder line with fullness
through the sleeve to the cuff.
Point D'esprit: Oval or square dots woven in a pattern on
net fabric.
Point sleeve: Any long sleeve that ends below the wrist in a
point of fabric or lace on the top of the hand.
Pouf: Fabric of an overskirt caught up with lace, beading or ribbons.
Pouf veil: Short, gathered veiling attached to a
headpiece, usually worn with an informal dress.
Pouf sleeve: A short, full and gathered sleeve; can be worn
on or off the shoulder.
Portrait neckline: Wraps around the shoulders leaving them
completely bare.
Princess Cut: Fitted, multiple vertical panels extending
in an A-line from the bust or shoulders to the hem with no defined waistline.
Profile headpiece: A floral comb worn asymmetrically on one side
of the head and adorned with lace, pearls, or crystals.
Puff sleeve: Very full, short sleeve that ends above
elbow. May be worn on or off the
shoulder.
Queen Anne neckline: Higher on the sides and back of neck, open
to the bra strap line, and ending in a sweetheart shape.
Queen Elizabeth neckline: High portrait collar that stands up in
the back and closes in a vee in front.
Raised waistline: Approximately 1 inch above the natural
waistline.
Royal train: Very longest train length, extending more than
3 yards from the waist.
Sabrina neckline: Straight neckline that begins 2 inches inside
the shoulder line, often trimmed with lace.
Schiffli: Intricate floral pattern (similar to
Alencon lace, but lighter) embroidered directly onto the
gown.
Scoop neckline: A rounded, low neckline, dipping from the
shoulders to just above the bustline.
Sheath: Straight, fitted gown , often floor
length. May be worn with a detachable
train.
Shirred waistline: Gathered fabric that creates a horizontal
panel of 3 or more inches at the waist.
Snood: Netting (may be decorated with pearls, sequins, or flowers)
worn at the nape of the neck to cover the hair (usually in a chignon).
Square neckline: A half-Square or rectangle shaped neckline.
Strapless: A bodice style which has no straps or
sleeves. Many religious sites do not allow them and you will need to buy a
coordinating jacket for your service. Also known as a Bustier or Corset
Strapless neckline: Reveals the shoulders and usually has a
matching cover-up to be worn during the wedding service.
Street: Hemline falls to just cover the knee.
Sweep train: Just longer than a brush train.
Sweetheart neckline: Open neckline that begins 2 inches inside
the shoulder line and shaped like a heart.
Tea length: Hemline falls several inches above the ankles.
Tiara: Ornamental crown of pearls, crystals, rhinestones, or lace worn on
top of the head.
Tiered skirt: Falls in a series of multiple layers of
graduated length.
Tulip sleeve: A set-in sleeve with overlapping fabric that
curves into a petal-like shape.
Train: Fabric of the gown that trails behind the bride.
Trumpet (or mermaid) skirt: Flares at or below the knee.
Venise: Heavy floral or leaf pattern in needle
point with motifs connected in lines.
Waistline: Point at which the bodice and skirt are
joined
Watteau: Train that is attached at the shoulders,
rather than at the waist, of the gown.
Wedding band collar: Traditional high neckline, often of lace,
encircling the base of the neck.
Wreath: A circle of flowers that sits above the
crown of the head or lower, encircling the forehead.
Yoke: Fitted fabric at neckline, shoulders or hips to which gathered or
pleated fabric (or lace) is joined.
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