Mermaid or fishtail wedding dresses are made with full skirts that accentuate your figure while emphasizing your waist. This style of wedding dresses create a figure flattering silhouette for all body types but especially pear shapes bodies. Mermaid wedding gowns also are a great choice to try if you want the drama of a full skirt, but don’t want all that fabric swallowing you.
Take a look at the following mermaid wedding dresses from popular designers today for some inspiration. You never know, this shape might be the perfect fit for you.
Galia Lahav
The mermaid is definitely one of their signature silhouettes. Along with the form hugging shape, the designs can also be very sexy and captivating.
Berta
Also known for their daring gowns, Berta also has many mermaid wedding dresses that mix sexy with romantic.
Badgley Mischka
Gowns that are traditional yet romantic. Badgley Mischka’s gowns emphasize the volume of the train, therefore, creating a more dramatic shape.
Enzoani
For those loving the silhouette but wanting something more modern and paired back, Enzoani has many options to choose from across their different collections.
Justin Alexander
Here, Justin Alexander has added subtle details to make a simple and elegant mermaid wedding dress that much more special.
Riki Dalal
Looking for something dramatic and over the top but still bridal, Riki Dalal’s designs are perfect for that. They use similar shapes, fabrics, and patterns but with a twist to really make the bride the star.
Monique Lhuillier
Timeless romance is the appeal of Monique Lhuillier’s gowns and that is still applicable to her mermaid dresses.
Dana Harel
Looking for silhouettes and fabrics with modern design to make gowns different and unique, Dana Harel has just the answer.
Netta Ben Shabu
Pairing the every so popular sweetheart neckline with the mermaid silhouette, the La Vie En Rose Fall 2022 collection is full of this timeless combination.
Eva Lendel
Classic, elegant and romantic designs but given the flexibility of customizations with sleeves, overskirts, and capes.
Final Thoughts
The mermaid wedding gown is perfect for a bit of glamour and a bit of sexiness. Trying on different dresses will help you decide just how much fabric and details you want. Maybe after seeing some of these gowns, the mermaid style is now on your list to try (if it wasn’t already).
