{"id":10306475,"date":"2019-06-12T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T07:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=10306475"},"modified":"2024-12-29T09:28:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T09:28:20","slug":"wedding-dress-style-the-sheath-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wedding-dress-style-the-sheath-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This month we\u2019re taking a closer look at dress shapes and styles, so when you\u2019re looking for your dream dress, you\u2019ll know more about what to consider and the styles that might suit your figure before you start shopping. Today we\u2019re taking a little look at the second dress style in our series \u2013 the sheath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Simple and elegant, the sheath hugs your body, following your natural curves. This one doesn\u2019t usually have a lot of structure to it &#8211; the bodice flows into the skirt. The sheath shape flatters a slim figure. It looks great on a shorter frame and tall brides alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Sheath styles look beautiful in layered fabric. Lace over silk adds movement and delicate details work really well in a sheath. As there is less fabric, smaller, more intricate details can be seen more clearly, and don\u2019t get lost in folds of tulle! An embellished bodice looks stunning on sheath dresses, to break up the fabric and add more detail.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Sheath shapes look great with straps as well as strapless, and I love a sheath dress with sweet capped sleeves. The sheath shape looks beautiful with a cute little puddle train &#8211; a heavier, longer train tends not to work so well as the weight of the fabric pulls the hemline back. A longer veil instead would be an ideal alternative, or a cape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Sheath dresses are elegant, sleek and chic. Here\u2019s a few of our favourites from recent collections.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Jenny Packham \u2013 Dahlia<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">From the 2019 collection. Dahlia\u2019s sweet embellished lace bodice is just so pretty, scattering down to the skirt and on to the train. I love the cute sleeves and scalloped neckline that hides a pretty deep V &#8211; elegant and incredibly chic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10306479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10306479\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10306479 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744-770x1027.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744-293x391.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10306479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10306479 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744-770x1027.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dahlia-jpb744-293x391.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Dahlia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Savannah Miller \u2013 Adeline<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">From the Dance with Me collection. Sleek and figure hugging, the detail on the front adds just a hint of sparkle, all the detail is in the back! The deep V back is perfectly accessorised by a streaming cape, which avoids the tug of a long train at your hemline, and wouldn\u2019t pull the dress tight around your legs, but would float perfectly behind you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10306476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10306476\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10306476 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10306476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10306476 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adeline-1-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Adeline<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Watters &#8211; Faye<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Proving that sheath dresses can have some structure, Faye\u2019s beaded applique sits over a more structured bodice with a pretty sweetheart neckline. The stretch satin would allow you to move, with the skirt floating down to a simple train. I love the way the embellishment fades out to let the train sit naturally and softly on the floor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10306477\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10306477\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10306477 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10306477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10306477 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/faye-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Faye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Temperley London \u2013 Beatrix<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">With a fabulous bohemian feel, the soft romantic Victorian inspired lace embellishments make this dress something a little bit different. I love the subtle pink colour on the embroidery and the romantic heart shapes. And the contrast between the dotty skirt and plain sheer sleeves is simply adorable. The bodice is scattered with crystals, to add a little sparkle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10306481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10306481\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10306481 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2-770x1261.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2-500x819.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2-293x480.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10306481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10306481 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2-770x1261.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2-500x819.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/look4-beatrixdress-2-293x480.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Beatrix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Maggie Sottero \u2013 Ainsley<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Simple, chic and elegant, Ainsley leaves the detail to speak for itself. With soft ruffles creating an off-the-shoulder neckline and sleeves at the front, they lead to a simply stunning illusion back with beaded floral lace and sparkling crystals. This is such a beautifully contrasting dress that would need no veil, and definitely an up-do for your hair, to show off a long, elegant neck &#8211; and that back.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10306478\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10306478\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10306478 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10306478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10306478 size-full\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley-770x556.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ainsley-293x212.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Ainsley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Galia Lahav \u2013 G-306<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit;text-align: justify\">From the Gala collection No. VIII. A contrast to the effortless simplicity of some of the other gowns, Galia Lahav goes all out with this asymmetrical cut-out silk chiffon sheath dress. It has lace inserts embellished with beading, fringes and cut-outs. This one is a sparkling show stopper, and isn\u2019t afraid to show it! There\u2019s so much beautiful detail, perfect for shimmering down the aisle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10306488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10306488\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10306488\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front.jpg 940w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front-770x1376.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front-500x894.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front-293x524.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10306488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10306488\" title=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dress style: The Sheath shape\" width=\"900\" height=\"1609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front.jpg 940w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front-770x1376.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front-500x894.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/g-306-front-293x524.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> G306<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Sheath wedding dresses are chic, smooth and stylish. They are beautiful in a range of fabrics and work well with a variety of necklines. We love the style, and how versatile it can be. Can you see yourself in any of these beautiful creations?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Did you see our A-line dress feature? If not, pop over and have a look at that now, and see if you can find your favourite style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month we\u2019re taking a closer look at dress shapes and styles, so when you\u2019re looking for your dream dress, you\u2019ll know more about what to consider and the styles that might suit your figure before you start shopping. Today we\u2019re taking a little look at the second dress style in our series \u2013 the sheath. Simple and elegant, the sheath hugs your body, following your natural curves. 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