The Great Gown Glossary

I've came across this article when I was reading Female Brides Edition 9. I find it really informative so I thought of sharing it with you girls here.

This is a glossary of all the things you need to know when you are looking for your wedding gown. All the jargons and terms used will be explained here. The best part is, it's explained from A-Z~ ♥

A
A-Line ----> A skirt with fitted waist that gradually flares from the waist
Alençon Lace ----> Fine lace with designs often embellished with beads or sequins
Appliqué ----> A decorative fabric design that is applied to another piece of fabric
Asymmetrical ----> A design element that plays on imbalance

B
Ballerina ----> A very full skirt ending just above the ankle
Basque ----> A fitted bodice with a dropped waist that dips in the centre
Bateau ----> A "boat" neckline that opens from one inch of shoulder with only a light curve
Brocade ----> A fabric woven with an "embossed" design to create a tone-on-tone pattern

C
Charmeuse ----> A lightweight shimmery satin with a soft contouring drape
Chiffon ----> A sheer, flowing fabric that drapes well on the body
Corset ----> A fitted, sesamed bodice with a laced-up back, also known as a bustier

D
Damask ----> Similar to Brocade except that it's lighter in weight
Dotted Swiss ----> A sheer lightweight, muslin fabric embellished with raised dots evenly throughout
Duchess Satin ----> A low-lustre satin that's wrinkle-resistant


J
Jewel ----> A round neckline that sits at the base of the throat
Juliet Swiss ----> A long sleeves that puffs at the shoulder and is fitted towards the end

K
Key Hole----> A hole in the fabric of a high, rounded neckline

M
Mermaid ----> A skirt fitted at the hips and thighs, and flares out from the knees
Monarch Train ----> A Princess Diana-style train that falls nine feet or more from the waist
Mini ----> A skirt that ends above thre knee

O
Organdy ----> Sheer, stiff silk or rayon fabric
Organza ----> A delicate sheer fabric

P
Paillettes ----> Small, shiny plastic discs sewn onto open fabric for a sparkly effect
Petal Sleeves ----> A short sleeves that crisscrosses over the bicep of the arm
Portrait ----> A wide neckline that drapes from the tip of one shoulder to another

R
Rayon ----> Similar to silk, except that it's more elastic and affordable
Ruched ----> Tight decorative gathers that create pleats in the fabric
Ruffles ----> Soft fabric that's draped to create a flowing, feminine effect
Rum ----> A white color with pinkish undertone

S
Shantung ----> A heavy silk fabric with a tough surface
Silk Mikado ----> Blended silk that's heavier than regular silk
Sweetheart ----> A neckline shaped like the top of the heart

T
Taffeta ----> A smooth, plain woven fabric with slight sheen
Tiered ----> A fabric design that features multiple layers
Tulle ----> Sheer net fabric used as an underskirt to create fullness

W
Wedding Band ----> A very high neckline fitted around the middle of the neck
Watteau ----> A train that's attached to the gown at the shoulders or mid-back