| Choosing
your gown length most of the time is tied to choosing
the dress shape. However, you might prefer a might
prefer to choose a length to reflect your own taste
and style.
Floor-length: The hem on this gown
just barely touches the floor on all sides. A wonderful
formal look that works well on both straight and
full styles.
Ankle-length:
The ankle-length gown stops at the ankles as the
name implies. Ideal for semi-formal wedding themes.
Hi-Lo:
This a variation of the Intermission, its main feature
is the front hem ending in between the knee and
the ankle while the back hem touches the floor.
Intermission:
This gown ends somewhere between the knee and the
ankle. Its also ideal for semi-formal or casual
wedding themes.
Knee-length:
This is definitely for the casual bride, this skirt
ends just below the knee. Its ideal for informal
themes such as beach weddings.
Miniskirt: This skirt ends well
above the knee.
If
your legs are short or on the heavy side - it's
a good idea to opt for a long dress. Give yourself
more height with a sheath style, which is straight,
but not too body hugging.
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