Mermaid Wedding Dress

Fashion & Jewellery

Also known as the fit-and-flare or the fishtail, this sexy style hugs the bodice, hips and thighs, then flairs out at the knee, giving brides a mermaid-like silhouette.

If you’re tall, curvy or long-waisted, an hourglass-shaped gown is a show stopping must.

The mermaid silhouette is not a wedding style for the faint-hearted but if you can pull it off, you’ll look sexy and luscious on your wedding day.

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(L-R) Marchesa | Mikaela | Kenneth Pool

The extreme version of the mermaid gown perfectly suits the bride who wants to accentuate her curvaceous figure.

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(L-R) Ines Di Santo | Beth Elis | Beth Elis

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(L-R) Douglas Hannant | Stephanie Allin | Katerina Bocci

If you love this style, but feel a little self-conscience (we hear you sister) maybe try a mermaid gown with some accessories, like bows or ruffles.

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(L-R) Anne Barge | Carol Hannah | Alyne

Even with accessories, this gown is not the easiest to pull off, so maybe try a more moderate version (also known as the trumpet silhouette) that will still make you look and feel sexy!

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Vera Wang, Queen of bridal design, uses this style extensively in her Fall 2012 Collection.She describes the mermaid dress as, “light, airy, concoctions of froth…. inspired by black and nude undergarments. Mysterious and sexy, frivolous and fun, with transparent wisps of carefully organized tulle.” Ms. Wang, we could not have said it better ourselves!

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(L-R) Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas picture PA | Hilary Duff picture from HilaryDuff.com | Khloe Kardashian picture OK Magazine | Abbey Clancy picture PA

Even the hottest celebrities are rocking the mermaid dress!!

See the bridal section of our Suppliers Directory to get your very own mermaid gown.

Main image: Alfred Angelo