Among the rich variety of the most interesting styles, designs and variations of cut, classics always remain at the peak of popularity. It is chosen for its constant elegance, grace and conciseness, which does not prevent it to remain spectacular and modern. The wedding dresses A-silhouette is the traditional style of the bride’s attire, which can safely be called a classic for more than one decade. Such dresses are distinguished by the laconic top with a smoothly expanding skirt, creating a visual representation of the letter “A”.
How did this silhouette win popularity among the brides? There are many reasons:
Versatility – the features of this cut can correct almost any figure, hiding imperfections and bringing to the forefront what you can be proud of;
Effectiveness – the dresses of a similar style help to emphasize and highlight the waist, giving a figure of “hourglass”, because it is no secret that the extra curves make the girl more fragile, feminine and delicate;
Comfort – the absence of large crinolines, or, on the contrary, too tight skirt, gives the bride complete freedom of movement. In the wedding dress A-silhouette the bride will feel comfortable to dance, bend over, get in the car. There is no need to worry that the outfit will catch objects around, guests or will get dirty with careless movement;
Variety of decorations – on the basis of the classic silhouette designers create the most incredible, stunning and delightful dresses for every taste, thanks to which every bride will be able to choose an outfit with the trimmings and decorations that will be to her liking.
The very notion of “A-silhouette” was introduced by the famous French fashion designer Christian Dior. That is how he called a collection of wedding dresses as well as casual and evening dresses of his fashion house, which appeared in 1955. The distinctive feature of all dresses presented at the fashion show was a special style that became popular in the moment. The Parisian women liked it so much, that it became fashionable.
In fact, the style, invented by Dior in 1955, was only the basis for the development of the model as we are accustomed to see it now. Another well-known French fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent, brought it to the classic look. He perfected the A-silhouette created by the Dior fashion house, and in 1958 he presented his own collection of dresses. This is how the classic image of the A-silhouette wedding dress has survived to this day.
The key feature of this style is a harmonious combination of a narrow upper part and a free hem. The cut is designed in such a way as to fit loosely around the figure, giving it a visual slimness, without compressing the body. It is able to turn any figure into a cherished “hourglass”: beautifully emphasized and allocated a breast, bodice gracefully narrows to the waist, from which the skirt smoothly descends, expanding to the hem. Thanks to such effect the figure becomes more harmonious, stately and elongated.