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Say the word "A-line" and instantly people think about skirts. However, the more fashion-savvy women will understand that A-line styles are also used to describe dresses, coats, and gowns. Technically, an A-line skirt, for instance, starts off fitted at the hips and ever widens as it becomes longer, making it look like the letter "A."

The history of the "A-line" style began with Christian Dior, when he released his spring collection in 1955. Dubbed as the A-Line Collection, the most prominent feature of the set was a fingertip-long "flared jacket worn over a dress with a very full, pleated skirt, "which is not exactly how we see A-line dresses, skirts, and gowns today. The 1955 A-Line Collection was actually one of the three collections Dior released during that time. The other two were the H and Y Collections, and if you noticed, they all revolved around the names of the alphabet, which probably was one of the reasons why the dresses were named "A-line" although not exactly looking like it.

The silhouette that embodies the A-line style today is actually the brainchild of Yves Saint Laurent when he unleashed his "Trapeze Line" in the spring of 1958. The collection contracted of dresses with fitted shoulders, flaring outwards from then on. While the style was not exactly revolutionary at that time – meaning, it did not catch on as quickly as expected, it ever became popular a few years after. It was in the 1970s when A-line skirts and dresses became really fashionable among women. Now, remember, fashion is a cycle. While the A-line silhouette was popularized by Dior and Saint Laurent, it does not necessarily mean that they invented it.

As with fashion, dresses and skirts that flared from the hips was already present all the way from the Edwardian Era. The term "A-line" only came into the fashion lexicon when semi modern-day designers Dior and Saint Laurent used it. When it comes to gown, the A-line silhouette is among the popular styles simply because it fits any body type. It does not matter if you have a pear, apple, rectangle, or what most women dream of, hourglass figure. With an A-line skirt, dress, or gown, you can still highlight the most important features of your body.

This floor-length A-line Wedding Gown, for instance, will make any bride's dreams come true. The flattering silhouette accentuates the hips so if you have a full figure, this will definitely highlight your curves. Now, if you are a bit on the slim side, do not worry because with this A-line silhouette wedding gown, it will help create an illusion of curves, since the waistline is fitted and flares as it reaches the hem. For top-heavy women, a wedding gown with an A-line silhouette will help balance out the bust, giving the illusion of an hourglass figure.

With a V-neck neckline, the gown will expose your shoulder blades – and that is extremely sexy. The neckline is accentuated with beads, giving it an even more elegant finish. The torso area is then embellished with an equally sophisticated beading design, drawing the eyes to the upper area but then leading it to the ruffled hem as the beading continues up until the train ends. Secured via a lace-up back, the dress poses the back area if you have shorter hair or if you prefer to have your hair in a bun.

Being the bride, it is only but natural that you would want everyone's eyes on you on your special day. Wearing this gown ensures not only that but it also guarantees the fact that your wedding day will be one that all guests will remember.

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Source by Jafar Adam