{"id":10305798,"date":"2019-06-05T09:32:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T09:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=10305798"},"modified":"2025-03-09T15:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T15:09:25","slug":"wedding-dress-style-the-a-line-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wedding-dress-style-the-a-line-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This month we\u2019re having a more in-depth look at dress styles. Can you tell your mermaid style from your fit-and-flare?! Your A-line from your ballgown?! Well never fear, we are here to help!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Now we are complete advocates of buying a dress that you are absolutely in love with, regardless of your body shape or size. However if you\u2019ve no idea where to start, our guides might just help point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Today we\u2019re looking at the A-line dress shape. Easy to wear, the A-line allows you to move freely and works beautifully on any figure and height. It\u2019s a classic shape, fitted at the chest and then flowing down to a wider hem, in an A-shape, funnily enough! It looks beautiful with sleeves, dropped straps and strapless, as well as working with bateau, sweetheart and V necklines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It\u2019s also a great style for short trains, long trains, and no trains at all. Style with a cathedral length veil, cape or streamers from your shoulder straps. If you\u2019re going for a long train, why not think about forgoing the veil, and opt for a gorgeous headpiece instead?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A-line shapes look gorgeous with layered tulle, satin and chiffon, but I\u2019ve also seen some really beautiful dresses in a heavier, more traditional silk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The A-line shape lends itself really well to a detailed bodice and a more simple skirt. You could even go for separates, which would give a more defined waist and kick out the skirt a little more, but not as much as a ballgown shape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It really is a versatile and timeless dress style, and one that the designers love too! Here\u2019s a few of our favourites from recent collections.<\/p>\n<h2>The A-line wedding dress<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Galia Lahav \u2013 Kaila<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">From The Fall 2020 collection, I adore this soft A-line silk tulle dress. The combination of ivory, nude and pink colours blend beautifully, creating the prettiest skirt for the floral stems to wind down. This dress has the feel of a woodland nymph, with floral dropped straps and a floral bodice to tie the elements together.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10305799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10305799\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10305799\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f.jpg 940w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f-770x1376.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f-500x894.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f-293x524.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10305799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10305799\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f.jpg 940w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f-770x1376.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f-500x894.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kaila-f-293x524.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Galia Lahav &#8211; Kaila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Amanda Wakeley \u2013 Orla Bodice and Thea Skirt<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If you want to keep your options open, separates are the way to go! These pieces are silk Mikado, lightweight but strikingly beautiful. The open back bodice is beautifully embellished with rows of geometric beading, matching the detail on the waist which then leads to a simple skirt with a short train. You could swap out the skirt for a pair of satin trousers for the reception, or your going away look.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10305803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10305803\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10305803 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10305803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10305803 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/amanda-wakely-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Amanda Wakeley \u2013 Orla Bodice and Thea Skirt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Hayley Paige &#8211; Finley<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">From the Fall 2019 collection. This bodice has the sweetest pearl and opal beaded detail, leading to a really simple skirt, which almost has a wrapped feel with the thigh split appearing from the folds. A different bodice shape here, with a plunging sweetheart neckline and capped sleeves. This is a great example of where a detailed bodice fits together with a chic and simple skirt.<\/p>\n Hayley Paige &#8211; Finley\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Pronovias \u2013 Ursa<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This A-line dress has sweet spaghetti straps, and a nude bodice with crystals scattered across it and light tulle skirt. The real feature is the train, which is long and elegant. It\u2019s really important to think about the back of your dress, as this is the part that a lot of people will be staring at throughout the ceremony. The little buttons and embellished V are a really lovely detail; a hair vine or glittering headpiece would look fabulous with this dress.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10305805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10305805\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10305805 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10305805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10305805 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pronovias-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Pronovias \u2013 Ursa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Jenny Packham \u2013 Thistle<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">From the 2019 collection. Thistle\u2019s wrapped tulle bodice drops down to a matching skirt. This is a gorgeous look, with dropped sleeves and a waterfall skirt creating a lovely textured feel. The dress is simple, yet elegant. You could wrap a coloured ribbon around the waist for some added detail and a splash of colour.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10305804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10305804\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10305804 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764-770x1027.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764-293x391.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10305804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10305804 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764-770x1027.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/thristle-gown-jpb764-293x391.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Jenny Packham &#8211; Thistle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Sassi Holford \u2013 Millie<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">I love this dress! A different neckline here with a halterneck, tying with a feature bow at the back that trails down the dress \u2013 no need for a veil here! The dress is silk crepe, with an organza overlay on the skirt. This is simple, with style!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10305813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10305813\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10305813 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10305813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10305813 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The A-line shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sassi-holford-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Sassi Holford \u2013 Millie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">So that\u2019s the A-line dress! Next week we\u2019ll be looking at the sheath shape, so look out for that one!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month we\u2019re having a more in-depth look at dress styles. Can you tell your mermaid style from your fit-and-flare?! Your A-line from your ballgown?! Well never fear, we are here to help! Now we are complete advocates of buying a dress that you are absolutely in love with, regardless of your body shape or size. However if you\u2019ve no idea where to start, our guides might just help point you in the right direction. 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