Wedding Gown Bodice Glossary

Don’t know your princess from your empire our wedding gown bodice glossary is here to help.

Corset:

A structured ribbed or lightly boned bodice that is very form fitting and curve enhancing. It can be found with spaghetti straps or strapless, is very reminiscent of bridal lingerie of the same name.

Empire:

A very flattering bodice that ends just below the bust line, Is popular with petite sizes or pregnant brides.

Halter:

A sleeveless bodice that wraps around the neck. Very dramatic and sexy especially when it its backless.

Midriff:

This bodice gives a snug fir around the middle of the ribcage, works really well for small waists or women with curvy hourglass figures.

One-shoulder or Asymmetrical:

A bodice that has one exposed shoulder.

Princess-line:

A sleek or slimming bodice that has two distinct lines running from the bust line down to the hemline. This design makes you appear taller and thinner.

Surplice:

A surplice bodice consists of two crossing overlapping pieces of fabric over the bust line. Depending on how low the neckline drops this can create a dramatic and very sexy look.

Tank:

A short top with wide opening for the arms. This style bodice is very popular and looks very elegant if worn with a sheer wrap.