Gowns - Must Have Gowns For Any Occasion.
Gowns are quite an essential add to one’s wardrobe. It doesn’t matter what the occasion is, a gown can be worn to it. These days, people increasingly incline towards wearing the gown to receptions, parties or even dinner dates.
Who can blame these ladies? Gowns are after all very elegant, easy to wear and comfortable at the same time. Furthermore, gowns come in a variety of designs, colors and style.
Whether you want to flaunt your figure or wear a puffed up A-line gown, gowns manage to tick all boxes with its looks and feels. This blog will help you pick the right gown for every occasion and help you achieve that glamor filled look you aspire for.
Gowns: Types :-
Just like any other clothing material or dresses. Gowns also come in large varieties. Just like people often confuse different shades of the same color. It is very easy to also get the type of your gown wrong.
Simply, because they have a large range and sometimes minor, almost in-evident differences. However, the details matter a great deal because ultimately that is what sets them apart and at the same time make them stand out.
So, in this blog we will help you take a closer look at all these different kinds of gown and perhaps give you the eye, it needs to tell one from another
Gowns: Shopping Guide :-
Before we get into the topic, we will help you sort out a few places to get your gowns from. To begin with online stores, Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho are a quick solution to these issues.
But, remember to check out small Indian stores as, they not only usually sell clothes or materials for a reasonable price but also, you can proudly claim that you have been a proud customer for an Indian brand.
By doing so, you also make a valuable addition to the Indian economy and indirectly have a great influence on the lives of many trying to set up their own brand and trying to put India on the world map. Afterall, a customer is the biggest investor and brand ambassador any brand can have.
Now that all of that is out of the way, let’s look at the various kinds of gowns and where to wear them.
Cinderella Gown :-
The off-the-shoulder design is inspired by Cinderella's magical transformation and includes yards of fabric draping gracefully into the perfect ball gown.
Airy, ethereal ice blue tulle is ruched across the bodice and waistline and framed by linear sequin and bead clusters. It is a breathtakingly beautiful piece to be worn to a wedding.
It has a lot of work going on in the top of the gown, and even at the bottom of the gown that touches the gown. You can imagine yourself truly living a cinematic moment, when you climb down the stairs and the entire room is taken aback. You can add a veil to the gown to add to the appearance.
Wearing a pearl necklace or white necklace with a lot of work is recommended. The jewelry will go well with the off shoulders and might even add to those shoulder-bones.
You can also prefer to show up in a fancy hairstyle, like a bun full of flowers or ribbons. Just be really careful while walking and you are ready to steal the show.
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Ball Gown :-
Ball gowns are sometimes also known as princess gowns for their royal appearance. The typical difference between a normal ball gown and the cinderella gown is that the cinderella gown is off-shoulder as well as it touches the ground.
A normal ball gown is definitely very full and voluminous skirt similar to the cinderella gown, however it can be at a comfortable length above the ground.
This design is appropriate for huge settings as well as conventional church weddings. Ball dresses, in general, are flattering on all figures. The wider silhouette draws attention to the waist while concealing the lower body.
Keep in mind that if you're a fuller-figured bride, the voluminous skirt will make you appear bigger overall. Avoid going too large on the flare of your gown if you're a small bride, since the increased volume of the skirt may make you appear shorter.
Ball gowns themselves cover a large variety of colors and designs. The bodice itself comes in various designs and cuts, so they have to be styled accordingly with pearls, jewelry, hairstyles and makeup.
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A-Line Gown :-
An A-line gown is not voluminous and full like a ball gown. An A-line dress is known for the silhouette of the skirt. The skirt is fitted at the hips and gradually flares out from the natural waistline of the bodice towards the hemline, like the capital letter A. Because it may be combined with a variety of necklines, materials, and train lengths, the A-line shape is incredibly adaptable.
A-line dresses are very graceful, A-line dresses are appropriate for every event, from a casual garden wedding to a formal church ceremony. While this gown flatters all body types, it's especially well-suited to thin and petite brides who want to create the appearance of height and curves.
This design can also be used to trim down rounder proportions and conceal the wider lower body of brides with curves. You can add a little tiara to go with the outfit. Fancy earrings and a very light makeup so that all the attention stays on the dress.
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Tea Length Gown :-
It is almost spring/summer season, summer seasons can be very hard for brides. The sun is at its peak and you fear your makeup might go down the drain with all the humidity. However, they also have the richness and freshness of flowers in the air. Such weather and spring moods call for a tea length gown wedding.
These gowns don’t touch the floor, rather they end a few inches below knees. Your calf and feet will be exposed in this gown. Since your feet are going to be visible, be very picky with your heels or any other footwear you think would suit the occasion.
Tea length is the perfect length for a summer wedding dress. It is comfortable yet very regal at the same time for a wedding look. What's more, you don't have to limit yourself to wedding stores while looking for the appropriate gown. On your hunt, don't be hesitant to look in local antique stores and even the high street.
You might be able to save a significant amount of money! Also, if you have a tea length gown decided as your wedding gown, then spring or summer is the perfect time to get married. The length of the dress is also great to make sure that your legs don’t freeze over, making it fit for the summer.
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High Low Gown :-
High-low gowns are short in the front and longer in the back. We would say it is a perfect pick if you wish to raise the temperature a little on your big day. It touches the floor towards the back and allows your legs to breathe in the front.
An appropriate footwear will add to this setup. The length of the dress towards the front can depend on the bride’s choice. It can end above the knees,or right above the ankles or just above the feet.
You can also be picky with the neckline you would wish to sport in this look; a sleeveless sweetheart neckline might go very well with a plain white dress. You can also add laces to the dress taking it up a notch.
You can even add designs and lace work to the bodice of the gown while keeping the gown under the waist decorated in layers.
Add layers, stitch it up in a way that the cloth seems flowy, options are countless. Just take your time and pick the one which you think suits you the best.
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Lace Up Ball Gown :-
Lace Up Ball Gown seems to have always had a special place in the hearts of the brides and to be brides and rightly so. All women wish to look like a queen on their weddings, this gown is a great choice when it comes to accomplishing that goal.
Lace Up Ball Gown is indeed a perfect pick for any bride regardless of their shape or size. For obvious reasons the lace up ball gown is well known so.
It has a work of lace all over the dress. There are various kinds of laces in the market. So, you can pick the one you think is the prettiest in your opinion. For picking out the best lace, there are numerous websites that elaborately explain each type of lace.
You can try out various necklines along with this gown, like v-neck or u-neck or sweetheart also.
This gown truly gives off a very regal feel and you must add designs accordingly, to take away from the attire.
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Mermaid Gown :-
A mermaid-type wedding gown is a one-of-a-kind and timeless design that will never go out of style. A mermaid gown has a unique structure that creates a "second waist" below the waist level for the bride.
A mermaid silhouette wedding dress flawlessly offers you a double hourglass figure, with the fabric delicately embracing the hips and narrowing down to the knee. This gown is ideal for brides who wish to flaunt their body while maintaining a romantic and young appearance.
Brides can appear very romantic in mermaid-style dresses. You'll appear like an artist's work when you're dressed in a mermaid gown.
For the bride who loves a timeless and traditional style, a classic mermaid form wedding gown is ideal. These gowns are frequently made of exquisite lace, satin, or mikado, since these materials all complement the delicate form. This dress will make you feel like a fairytale bride with its naturally romantic look.
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Backless Gown :-
Making it to this long list of gowns here is the Backless Gown. Backless gowns and sarees are quite the sensation these days. So, if you want to go ahead with a backless gown, just be sure to use generous amounts of sunscreen. If you have acne or pimples on your, do make sure to exfoliate and shave your back before the big day.
Just like the necklike, the backline also comes with a wide range of varieties. It plays a vital role in contributing to the way your dress looks.
So you have to decide how low you want your back to be. If you believe you have a slender physique you might consider sporting a deeper U or wider V, while if you are short you might not go that deep.
However, as advised before, conduct a wide research when it comes to your wedding dress and don’t settle for anything less than the best.
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One Shoulder Evening Gown :-
Just like crop-tops, off-shoulders. One shoulder outfits are also quite the trend these days. They make perfect attire for a cocktail party or even a wedding. The one shoulder can be decorated with florals or even lace. Pairing one shoulder with a slit is also a very cool idea.
This combination truly looks sassy. The most popular colors in one shoulder gowns is black and blue. Like we said, this gown is perfect for cocktail parties and soirees, so dark colors are more suited to go with the look.
You can pair it up with simple lockets or neck pieces.With the hairstyle also, you can just leave them open or an easy bun is good to go. The gown itself is very stylish, so the styling can be kept to a minimum in contrast.
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Indo Western Gown :-
Indo-Western is another variety you can go for. This gown is known as Indo-Western. Because the stitching and embroidery on the gown resonate designs that we usually see in Indian Kurtis or Sarees.
A lot of times, the gowns are designed in a manner that it looks like a saree. Even dupatta can be sported in a lot of these gowns. It is a good combination of western and traditional styles. You might even consider adding gajra with this gown.
Cape Gown :-
Not all heroes wear capes, but this dress sure does! That is right, the unique part about this dress is that it sports a cape like tailing if you might call it that. It gives off a very polished vibe as you walk and the cape goes flying with you. The color and material of your wedding dress as well as the cape help you set the vibe.
You can make the cape look like delicate wings as well, if that appeals to your desired look.
You can pair this cape look with any kind of gown mentioned in the blog before or any other gown like an asymmetrical gown or off shoulder gown.
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