Wedding dress “fish” - this style is one of the most popular among girls who are proud and not ashamed of their figure. The outfit emphasizes rounded hips and flaunts beautiful breasts. This dress is not for the shy . This style began to be worn back in the Victorian era, starting in 1880.
Photo of a wedding dress in the “fish” style
Appearance of the dress
Fish and mermaid wedding dresses have a similar appearance. The main feature of such outfits is the tight-fitting silhouette from the chest line to the knee level. The design of the neckline, back, sleeves and skirt below the knees differs in different models. Due to the tight fit in the bodice, waist and hips, a fish effect is achieved. The tail of the fish, that is, the skirt, is fluffy and adds charm to the image.
Models are made in different ways. Popular is a shallow neckline or covering the neckline with openwork materials up to the neck line. Sleeves are manufactured in the following options:
- Absent completely. This dress starts from the chest line. The neckline and shoulder area remains completely open. Due to the lack of shoulder support, such models are not made with an open back;
- Thin or openwork straps. The use of additional shoulder support expands the possibilities of styling the outfit. At the same time, the mermaid silhouette of the wedding dress is not disturbed. The neckline area is made either completely closed or with a shallow neckline. The rear designs are different. Dresses are made with a completely open back, with a partially exposed back to the level of the shoulder blades, and with a closed back;
- With short sleeves to the elbow. The sleeve is made openwork, in rare cases decorated with drapery. Not suitable for girls with powerful biceps. Since the arms are emphasized, they must be perfectly slim;
- With long sleeve. The use of long sleeves is preferable for dresses used for winter wedding ceremonies. The sleeves are often made from the same guipure fabric as the top of the dress.
This fishtail model can have different degrees of pomp. A short train is allowed. It is made both lush and openwork.
Popular materials
The choice of material depends on the bride's respect. What materials are used to sew this outfit:
- Guipure;
- Lace;
- Cotton;
- Openwork;
- Organza;
- Net;
- Barbie crepe;
- Polycotton;
- Diving;
- Knitwear;
- Capitonius;
- Tapestry;
- Crepe;
- Stretch Barbie;
- Polysatin;
- Crepe diving;
- Knitwear oil;
- Memory;
- Veil.
When making a dress for a wedding ceremony to order, it is recommended to discuss the choice of material for sewing with the seamstress before purchasing. If possible, you should book a consultation with a stylist. He will tell you which material is best to choose depending on the bride’s body type. Since fish is not suitable for all body types, using some types of fabrics you can either hide existing flaws or highlight them. Professional consultation helps to avoid such problems.
When sewing dresses for wedding celebrations, it is popular to combine different types of fabric. The same applies to materials for sewing fish. The materials used to make the upper part of the outfit and the tail are strikingly different. The materials used to sew the upper part of the dress should be tight-fitting, easily take the shape of the body and be stretchy. The materials for sewing the tail of a fishnet wedding dress with a train must be very fluffy to create a little mermaid.
Accessories for a wedding dress
A bride's dress made in the mermaid style is special. This means that the accessories will also be special. Ideally, the bouquet follows the shape of the skirt (floral cascade, calla lilies, lilies). When choosing earrings, opt for long styles and delicate pendants if they suit your face shape. In any case, the dress is self-sufficient and an abundance of accessories (especially bulky ones) will spoil the image. The brighter the wedding dress, the more modest the veil. For the mermaid style, barely noticeable transparent long veils or, conversely, elegant short veils are suitable.
Colors and shades
Traditionally, wedding dresses are made in white. The use of other flowers for wedding celebrations is extremely rare. However, in recent seasons, brides are increasingly choosing more delicate and soft tones.
Considering the bold silhouette of the fish dress, girls often prefer to make this dress in powdery, peach, and mother-of-pearl colors. No less popular shades are champagne, ivory and ivory. Using a non-white color allows the bride to emphasize her individuality and soften the features of the figure that the dress emphasizes. Using any beige shade, muted white with lilac or blue tints are suitable options for the mermaid model.
For bold brides, dresses with elements of bright colors are perfect: blue, red, pink, purple, yellow or green. Such elements may include ribbons, belts, shoes, and lace. Bright elements are perfect for dresses for themed weddings.
It is appropriate to use lace of a distinctive color from the dress. The outfit itself can be made in white, but the top layer of guipure or lace may have a pale tint.
This dress becomes incredibly delicate. It is important to remember that finishing colors should not differ from the main one by more than one and a half tones.
What to do with your face
Give up bright red lipstick, your image is already too expressive, choose something from beige or light brown tones. Apply a light, glittery shadow to your eyes. As for blush, don’t highlight your cheekbones with a bright shade.
Red wedding dresses are suitable for bright and interesting personalities. By creating a single image, you can become a unique and unforgettable bride.
Who will suit the style?
A mermaid dress with lace is more popular than one without lace. Lace emphasizes delicacy, but it is more tight-fitting. On figures that do not perfectly fit the requirements for wearing a mermaid, the use of lace is less preferable.
Designer tips for those thinking about the Little Mermaid for a wedding ceremony:
- You cannot choose a model with sleeves if the bride has large arms or pumped up biceps. What problem can occur in girls involved in sports? For such girls, a small veil or veil that covers their hands is more suitable;
- The most suitable figure is tall from 175 cm with a narrow waistline and wide hips. Girls with short legs should not choose this model. The fish visually shortens its legs. The bride may visually become even lower and her body proportions will not look harmonious;
- This style is not suitable for girls with flat buttocks. A side view of the bride will not be very attractive. Although there should be no protruding belly, the chest and hips should be full;
- Brides with an apple figure should not refuse this model. They should only focus attention on the waist by wearing a bright belt, or decorating the waist line with special stones or rhinestones;
- Girls who are overweight should evaluate its location on the body. If it is on the stomach or there are folds on it, the “little mermaid” is not suitable. If the excess weight is harmoniously distributed throughout the body and the proportions of the figure are not lost, and the stomach does not protrude much, you should not refuse this outfit.
Ready-made image options
Such a robe should be worn if the image is carefully selected. Since a combination of different colors is popular, the bride is recommended to resort to a combination of additional tint colors on the dress with the colors of the accessories. The fish dress model looks great with a small handbag for the bride. Although this is not the most common accessory for a wedding dress, the handbag fits perfectly with this style.
For dresses with a neckline covered with guipure and sleeves, it is better to choose a short veil. If your shoulders are bare, you can use either a medium or long veil or a veil that covers your shoulders. This model can be paired with high gloves that cover the elbows.
If the bride cannot decide on the choice of image, for inspiration you can use ready-made classic options that can be adjusted to your taste:
- Fishtail dress + bright belt in a contrasting color to the dress (blue, red or purple) + colored shoes or sandals
- Belt color + shining tiara adorning braided hair;
- White or powder-colored off-shoulder mermaid dress + sandals or open-toed shoes + clutch with clasp clasp + medium-length veil or veil + string of pearls or necklace with light stones;
- A bright-colored outfit will be well complemented by gold-colored jewelry + a short veil + high-heeled shoes or sandals + a long-handled handbag and short lace gloves.
The “mermaid” model is common and very feminine. Not every girl decides to wear such an outfit, but some create stunning images based on it. By carefully analyzing the proportions of the body, figure, choosing the right material and color of the dress, each bride looks special!
Advantages
- It advantageously emphasizes the figure of the newlywed, making the silhouette visually perfect.
- It harmonizes wonderfully with a classic head decoration - a veil. Advice. It's a good idea to replace the veil with a floor-length chiffon cape - this is one of the most fashionable trends.
- Due to the tight skirt, which slightly restricts movement, the girl’s gait becomes more seductive, smooth and graceful.
- “Rusalka” has all the details that many brides love - a long, fluffy hem, a tight-fitting top, and a feminine look in general.
