For the last 55 years or so, Barbie has had hundreds and hundreds of unique outfits — including many wedding styles. We’re always looking for new and interesting ways to share information about weddings, so we believed with March 9th being National Barbie Day, there was no better way to share wedding dress styles than with Barbie herself because the version. And so, we supply you with the wedding gown design breakdown containing Barbie as our model. Keep scrolling to learn about every style!
Silhouettes
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Ballgown: Fitted bodice with a long full skirt.
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A-line: Fitted in the bodice and gently flares wider toward the bottom of the dress, resembling the letter”A”.
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Empire: Waistline above the natural waist, even as large as right below the bust.
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Trumpet: Fits close to the body till mid-hip at which it then widens slowly to the hem.
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Sheath: Figure-hugging using a straight skirt at mid-calf plus a defined waist.
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Mermaid: Fits close to the body before the knee, where it subsequently widens slowly to the hem.
Necklines
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Sweetheart: Shaped like the upper half of a heart.
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Off The Shoulder: Sits just below the shoulders.
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Halter: Straps wrap around the back of the throat.
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High Neck: Has a high neckline or t-shirt-like shape.
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V-neck: The neckline dips down to the form of a”v”.
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Bateau: Follows the collarbone into the tip of their shoulders.
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Scalloped: A buff or seashell-like top.
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One Shoulder: Strap includes over one shoulder only.
Sleeves
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Strapless: No straps are all utilized on the apparel.
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Short Sleeve: Sleeves that move a few inches past the shoulders.
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3/4 Sleeve: Sleeves which are approximately elbow length.
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Long Sleeve: Full-length sleeves that reach all the way to the palms.
Trains
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Brush/Sweep: Bottom of this dress barely brushes the ground.
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Chapel: The base of the dress extends roughly 3 feet.
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Cathedral: The base of the dress expands roughly 6 feet.
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Royal: The bottom of the dress extends approximately 10 feet.
What are your favourite wedding gown styles? Did Barbie ever provide you style inspiration?
