A distinctive feature of any wedding dress is the fullness of its skirt. Every girl dreams of getting married in a delicate dress with a flowing thin skirt. The desired effect can be achieved by wearing a special petticoat under the wedding dress.
Petticoat for a wedding dress
Of course, the choice of this wardrobe element is not as important as the choice of the outfit itself. However, it is he who gives the bride’s wedding image completeness.
Despite the fact that the petticoat is securely hidden from prying eyes, not only ballroom style outfits need it, but also empire style models without a full skirt and an A-line silhouette
Petticoats for wedding dresses
A petticoat is a kind of frame that allows a fluffy dress to keep its shape. Its main task is to give the image airiness . Of course, you don’t have to wear it, but then the bride will catch the hem with her heels, which in turn will cause its damage. Modern wedding salons offer brides petticoats without rings and with rings, which makes the choice very easy. After all, someone’s skirt will be slightly transparent, or, for example, after the wedding, the bride will want to fold the petticoat along with the dress and put them away for storage, in which case it is better to choose models without rings. And for those who want their outfit to look as full as possible, a petticoat with rings will definitely be needed.
Petticoat without rings
A petticoat without rings is a mesh made of thin tulle with a certain number of rings. As a rule, they differ from each other in size and are evenly distributed along the entire length of the petticoat. It is due to them that the multilayer skirt keeps its shape.
A petticoat made of a special rigid material, crinoline, also gives wedding removable skirts pomp and volume. The volume is maintained by rigid fabric and a large amount of crinoline, layers of which are sewn on top of each other.
It is noteworthy that professional designers do not use the term “petticoat” at all; for them it is just an underskirt
Most often, such an “underskirt” is worn under a “princess” or “A-line” wedding dress. A wedding dress with a circle or straight skirt does not require a petticoat.
Crinoline petticoat for a wedding dress
How to sew a petticoat with your own hands?
To sew your own wedding petticoat at home, you will need:
- tulle;
- calico;
- white synthetic threads;
- braid;
- button;
- sewing machine.
Sewing instructions:
- Choose a tulle that matches the type of fabric of your dress. For a petticoat for a satin dress, you will need a hard tulle, and for a silk dress, a soft type of fabric.
- Measure the length of the wedding dress; the petticoat should be 2-3 cm shorter than the dress.
- Determine the width of the crinoline petticoat. Based on this indicator, calculate the width and number of fabric frills.
- Measure your waist.
- Create a pattern for the base of the petticoat like a six-piece or half-sun. Make a small cut in the waist area - the place where the fastener will be attached. Fasteners are made in the form of buttons or hooks.
- Cut out the required number of ruffles from tulle. Please note that the width of the bottom frill should be approximately three times wider than the base of the petticoat. To create a crinoline, three to eight frills are made.
- Sew each frill along the narrow side, giving it the appearance of a ring. When sewing the edges of the frill on the machine, pull the thread so as to create even folds.
- Sew all the prepared and finished frills to the base of the skirt, making sure that the edge of the first top frill is located 3-4 cm below the fastening seam. The wedding petticoat is ready!
Two-piece wedding dress with top and skirt
Wedding designers constantly pleasantly shock brides by offering simply incredible models of wedding dresses:
- dress with Godet skirt;
- dress with asymmetrical skirt;
- separate dresses with short hems and many other unusual models.
Today, the wedding crop top is especially popular - this is the so-called wedding dress, in which the skirt and top are separate elements .
Mermaid two-piece wedding dress
Two-piece wedding dress with lace top
Photo of a bride in a two-piece wedding dress
Not every bride will decide to get married in a dress that has a separate skirt and top. This will be the choice of an original and extravagant girl. For it to be successful, you need to know some things.
For the created image to be stylish and feminine, it is necessary that the bride has an impeccable figure and perfect abs. Even if the model is separate, you can choose a long top and a high-waisted skirt. The length of the bottom can be any and any style, for example, with flounces on the skirt. Girls can add originality to their look if they choose a white top and colored bottom.
But it is worth remembering that in the cool season, not every bride will feel comfortable in such a dress. But for hot summer days it will be the ideal solution
Wedding dress with tulle skirt
Wedding dress with a tulle skirt
A wedding dress with a tulle skirt can turn any bride into a real princess . Tulle is a translucent, lightweight fabric, which, when applied in several layers, retains its volume perfectly. This is precisely the main advantage of dresses with a tulle skirt, since the frame on rings is not always convenient when applying heavy, albeit transparent, skirts.
You can sew a tulle skirt with your own hands for a wedding, or you can purchase it at a wedding salon. A dress sewn with your own hands, of course, will be especially valuable. A tulle skirt is sewn quite easily and simply. You can verify this by watching the video:
A distinctive feature of such skirts is volume, so plump girls should be very careful and avoid excessive pomp in the dress. And for thin brides, tulle will become a lifesaver, as it will add fragility and sophistication .
Wedding dresses with tulle skirts are not very different from each other. As a rule, they are a translucent corset, as well as a full skirt. The main decoration of this model is tulle layered in tiers.
Two-piece dress with tulle skirt and lace top
What is
Crinoline is a stiff fabric woven from horsehair and thick linen or cotton. Using hoops, a special dome-shaped structure was created from it. Rings could be made from different materials, such as whalebone, reeds, and steel rods. A tightening corset was worn under the crinoline, and several petticoats were added above and below. Only after this did she put on an elegant dress, decorated with embroidery, frills and lace.
Starting from the end of the 19th century, the use of crinoline gradually faded away. It has survived to this day only thanks to wedding fashion. The design has undergone significant changes. It has become light, elastic and therefore more comfortable. The fabric was changed to a rigid mesh.
To add volume to the skirt, flexible rings are now used, which are made from fishing line, durable nylon, thin wire or plastic. The modern version is used not only to create ball gowns, but also for A-line and Empire style dresses.
Wedding dress with chiffon skirt
If the bride is planning a wedding in the summer, then the best option would be a chiffon wedding dress. Airy and soaring, it can turn any girl into a fairy-tale princess.
One of the advantages of this material, in addition to its lightness and airiness, is its reasonable cost. But just recently, only girls from wealthy families could afford to wear such a dress. Today, a chiffon wedding dress has become a classic. It can advantageously emphasize the advantages of a figure and hide flaws.
Outfit with chiffon skirt
When choosing a chiffon wedding dress, the bride will not have to think about accessories, fearing that it will be difficult to match their dress; on the contrary, such a wedding dress goes well with leather and fur, satin and cotton. As for jewelry, necklaces and pendants will go perfectly with it.
Just remember that the style of the dress must be chosen correctly: if there are flaws, hide them and focus on the advantages of the female figure
Short wedding dress with a full skirt
Wedding fashion involves not only long dresses, but also short models. You shouldn't buy the first short wedding dress you see. Since there are many styles of such a product:
- When creating short wedding dresses, famous couturiers paid attention to ballet tutus: airy, voluminous, multi-layered. A tutu skirt for a wedding consists of several layers in which guipure, mesh, lace, and chiffon can be used. This dress will effectively highlight the beauty of slender female legs, adding romance and fragility to the image.
- Retro style also left its mark on short wedding dresses. Models a la the 60s became especially popular: a corset bodice, an accentuated waist and a full skirt with a petticoat.
- Along with the soft silhouette of the tutu, fashion designers suggest taking a closer look at more formal models whose skirt resembles a geometric figure. This dress looks modern and stylish. It creates the image not of a naive, gentle young lady, but, on the contrary, of a confident woman who knows her own worth very well.
Short outfit with a full skirt
History of creation and modification
The first mention of crinoline appeared in England in 1829. It was a stiff fabric made of horsehair with threads of flax woven into it. In 1840, a French entrepreneur registered a patent for the material. Since that time, several factories began to produce it.
Until 1850, crinoline skirts were popular among noble young ladies. They were worn over a corset, with several skirts made of plain fabric added on top to add fluffiness to the outfit. This design was completed by a ceremonial skirt, made of expensive material, decorated in the fashion of that time, with embroidery and lace. This ensemble was uncomfortable, very heavy.
Beginning in the mid-1850s, several crinoline skirts began to be replaced by one, into which hoops made of steel or whalebone were sewn. This made the design much more convenient. It was sewn from woolen fabric or calico. From the inside, a braid about 5 cm wide was sewn to it, into which steel strips were inserted.
By the mid-1860s, there were already two types of crinolines:
- The first was intended for everyday wear and resembled a funnel in shape: narrow at the waist, gradually widening downwards.
- The second served for evening dresses and was much more magnificent.
At the beginning of 1870, the popularity of crinolines fell sharply, giving way to a new framed skirt called the bustle. At the end of the 19th century, this type of clothing finally went out of fashion. It continued to be used only for theatrical productions.
Wedding dress with flounces
A wedding dress with ruffles can be a great option for a summer wedding. Such an exclusive outfit can emphasize the waistline , while hiding wide hips, and if the corset is short, then also a small tummy.
A wedding dress with ruffles adds frivolity and romance to the look, provided it is not weighed down with massive jewelry. A neat, simple hairstyle and a minimal amount of jewelry will help perfectly complement the image of a romantic bride.
Bridal dresses with flounces on the skirt
White wedding dress with ruffles
Gold earrings with cubic zirconia, Kalina Zolotaya (price on the link)
If the chosen dress has a herringbone style, then it will visually elongate the figure . Such a dress will not only look voluminous, but will also attract attention due to its lightness. As with a dress decorated with flounces and ruffles, you can also experiment with a herringbone dress. Lace will be perfectly complemented with silk or satin, and tulle with organza.
A pleated wedding dress looks light and elegant, in it the bride will resemble an ancient Greek muse, attracting admiring glances
