Choosing your wedding dress is about more than finding a style you love. It's about discovering the silhouette that feels most naturally you.
From sculpted fit and flare gowns to romantic ballgowns and timeless A-line silhouettes, each shape creates a different feeling, movement and perspective on bridal style. Understanding these silhouettes can help you begin refining your vision and finding the designs that resonate most with your personal style.
Fit & Flare
For brides drawn to contemporary elegance, the fit and flare silhouette offers a beautifully balanced combination of structure and movement.
Designed to follow the natural contours of the body before softly flaring through the skirt, this silhouette creates a refined, confident look that feels both modern and timeless. Fit and flare gowns are perfect for brides who love clean lines, thoughtful construction and silhouettes that celebrate shape.
Featured Styles
Annalise
A striking interpretation of contemporary bridal design, Annalise combines sculpted structure with elegant movement, creating a silhouette that feels effortlessly sophisticated.
Cynthia
Designed with modern femininity in mind, Cynthia showcases the beauty of a fit and flare silhouette through beautifully considered proportions and refined detailing.
Ballgown
For brides seeking a sense of occasion, few silhouettes feel as iconic as the ballgown.
Defined by a fitted bodice and fuller skirt, this silhouette creates beautiful volume while maintaining elegance and balance. Modern ballgowns offer a fresh perspective on classic bridal style, combining contemporary craftsmanship with timeless romance.
Featured Styles
Philippa
Philippa embraces dramatic elegance through a beautifully structured silhouette, creating a look that feels both memorable and refined.
Annabelle
Combining volume with graceful movement, Annabelle offers a modern interpretation of the classic bridal ballgown.
A-Line
The A-line silhouette is loved for its effortless elegance and enduring versatility. Fitted through the bodice before flowing gently from the waist, it creates beautiful movement while maintaining a refined sense of structure.
Balancing timeless bridal style with contemporary sophistication, the A-line silhouette is perfect for brides seeking a look that feels both graceful and modern.
Featured Styles
Paloma
Paloma embodies understated elegance through a beautifully balanced silhouette. Soft movement and thoughtful design details come together to create a gown that feels effortlessly romantic and timeless.
Cecilia
Designed with contemporary femininity in mind, Cecilia combines refined structure with graceful fluidity, offering a fresh interpretation of the classic A-line silhouette.
Discover Your Silhouette
While inspiration often begins online, the beauty of a wedding gown is best experienced in person.
Visiting an authorised Ellis Bridals retailer allows you to explore different silhouettes, experience the craftsmanship behind each design and discover the styles that feel most authentically you.
Whether you're drawn to the sculpted elegance of a fit and flare gown, the timeless beauty of an A-line silhouette or the dramatic volume of a ballgown, your perfect silhouette is waiting to be discovered.
Find Your Nearest Retailer
Experience the Ellis Bridals collection in person and begin your journey with one of our authorised retailers.