A bridal dress is a woman’s sole prerogative and once in a life time pleasure. She can fashion that exclusive dress in any one of the five source patterns of bridal dresses. Of these, while Mermaid and Column are more suitable for those with chiseled figures, the patterns Empire, Princess, and Ball Gown will suit the susceptibilities of most.

In the pattern named Empire, there is a tight top portion supported with prominent necklines and sleeves. The bust portion can be kept highlighted or not, to suit the flow of the remainder of the dress. The flowing bottom portion starts just after the bust line, covering the body in waves of fabric. Not a single negativity of the figure is likely to get revealed if one goes in for this style.

The A-liner style, known as Princess, is more or less similar, with a flowing bottom and tighter top. It is a seamless style that gives the dress an elongated look, and gives the wearer a taller look. Underneath the flares of it, it does not matter much whether you have an hour glass figure or barrel figure. On a thinner frame, this pattern can be used to give the effect of all the necessary curves.

For those who want a fairy tale wedding, the Ball Gown would be the best choice, because the skirt portion puffs up like that of Snow White or Cinderella. The tight top portion can be modified in a variety of ways. However, the style suits only tall brides.

The Mermaid pattern is one where the fabric clings on to the body from top to the knee. The dress curls around the body in flares only below the knee. Variety is offered in the style by modifying the necklines, sleeve patterns, and style of the flare.

The style that goes by the name Column turns the body into a beautiful caryatid. This body-hugger style, even with the movement restriction it entails, sits exquisitely well on those who have a shapely figure, even if they are short.

There is so much variety within these five basic patterns that there is sure to be something that suits every body type.