Choices available in the wedding dress market have expanded rapidly over recent years, giving brides-to-be many different choices of styles, colors, necklines, fabrics, sleeves, and hem lengths.There is no longer any general rule as to the type of gown you should wear, it all depends on the type of wedding you are having.

Typically the warmer it is outside the shorter the wedding gown should be. Most short gowns are now seen during the summer months as they ensure greater comfort throughout the day. One of the major trends that has been on the rise since 2011 is the 50’s style, vintage, short wedding gown, bringing with it a younger, fresher feel.

The length of the dress depends solely on your personal style and taste. If you want to show off your legs you can go short; if not a longer dress is probably the direction to take. When deciding on the length of the hem of your dress, you should keep in mind the factors which flatter your body type. Take into consideration your height, whether or not you want to make your shoes one of the highlights of your wedding ensemble and chose a length that suits your personal style. Certain hem lengths can make specific body types look wider, shorter, or are simply not flattering. Take this into consideration when you make a choice on hem length for your beautiful wedding dress.

Deciding on the style of the dress is one of the things many brides-to-be struggle with. In the confusion many women don’t think about the importance of the hemline when they are choosing a beautiful wedding dress. it is important to know the different types of hem lengths, and how each can either make or break how you look as you walk down the aisle in your wedding dress. Here are the different types of hem lengths that you should know about before going wedding dress shopping.

Mini Length or Above the Knees

Mini-length hems, also known as an above the knees hemline, typically stops right above the knee. If you want to feature your legs, why not try on a few radiant yet cute mini length wedding dresses? Many of these dresses are inspired by vintage 60’s and 70’s styles and you will look breathtaking with the right pair of heels and accessories. Combining bold makeup, a hairstyle that represents an elegant vintage look, and big, bold accessories, will have you look absolutely stunning.

Knee-Length

A knee-length hemline stops just a hair above or below the knee. This is a tricky hemline to wear, as choosing a dress a few inches above or below the knee can make a huge impact on how slim and tall you look. This is the perfect length for a suit dress or a sheath dress and can be found in loose, flowing or tighter fits depending on your personal style and the dress you have chosen.

High-Low Length

One of the more popular trends in wedding dresses is the hemline being two lengths: shorter in the front stopping between the knee and mid-shin and long in the back where the dress touches the floor. This is not a hemline that flatters short brides although one of the benefits of this hemline is that you can attach a train giving the wedding gown a more exquisite look. This hemline is great for non-traditional weddings.

Knee or Tea Length

The knee length, also known as tea length, hemline has become quite popular for spring and summer weddings. The hemline stops a few inches above your ankles giving your wedding dress a fun and flirty look. You can wear strappy sandals, or a pair of dazzling wedges to give a fun look to your wedding attire.

Floor Length

Floor length hemlines come in various styles. Typically, floor length hemlines range from brushing along the floor, rising an inch or so above the floor or extending into a beautiful full train that trails the bride bringing a sense of sophistication and elegance to the dress. This is the most common hemline length that you will see in wedding dresses.

Knowing the different types of styles of gowns and the many options you can choose from, is essential when choosing your dream wedding dress. Most brides-to-be don’t think about hemlines; they will typically see a dress and fall in love with the style,without considering how that particular hemline length will suit her body type.