FAQ

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The world of wedding wear in particular can be a minefield of dressmakers’ jargon. This page is designed to help you speak our language!

Deciding on the best dress for you can be an overwhelming and bewildering experience. This section has been introduced to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about styles, materials and working methods, and will help you to be more specific in your instructions.

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Wedding Dress styles

Straight dress

Empire style with A-line skirt

Empire style with a straight skirt

Fitted bodice with a full skirt

Off-the-shoulder boned bodice with a straight skirt

Princess line dress

Slightly flared dress

Boned bodice with an A-line skirt

Strapless, boned bodice with a full, pleated skirt

Wedding Dress Necklines

Boat, or slashed neck

Off-the-shoulder scooped neck

Scoop, or round neck

Shoe-strap neck

Soft sweetheart neck

Square sweetheart neck

Square neck

V-neck

Wedding dress sleeve styles

3/4 length set-in sleeve

Above-elbow sleeve

‘Angel’ sleeve

‘Cap’ sleeve

‘Kimono’ sleeve

Large puff sleeve with frill

Long, gathered sleeve

Long, set-in sleeve with pointed wrist

Long, set-in sleeve with straight wrist

‘Raglan’ sleeve

Set-in cap sleeve

Short puff sleeve with cuff

Short sleeve

‘Tulip’ sleeve

‘Trumpet’ sleeve

To discuss your precise requirements for the beautiful dress you’ll wear on your special day, call me now on 01273 271305 or 07800 820345 or email info@annprescott.co.uk.