St. PucchiDo you know the difference between tea-length and ballerina length? Short or mini? Here are some images to inspire you along to finding your perfect hemline. . . .FLOOR-LENGTH Sassi Holford Most common length for bridal gowns, this hemline is graceful and elegant; typically not touching the floor in front but 1-3" above for ease with walking.
BALLERINA
Amy-Jo TatumPhoto by Stephanie Williams PhotographyBallerina-length skirts fall just above the ankle and are wide and full just like the skirts seen in the corps de ballet.
TEA-LENGTH
Candy Anthony
Falls mid-calf and can be either full and volumonous or fitted. Mostly worn at the informal or semi -formal wedding.
KNEE-LENGTH
Peter LangnerThis style of skirt finishes just below or above the knee. A very flattering length, it's perfect for cocktail and the less formal civil-style wedding.
MINI
Jenny PackhamA whimsical and playful , this skirt sports a certain radical chic first worn in the 1960s. Perfect for a cocktail wedding or a bride with great legs. ASYMMETRICAL
click to enlarge Irregular hemline falling diagonally. Can start as a mini and go to the floor as in the above image. Tres chic this year along with asymmetrical necklines.
GRADUATED
Max Chaoul
Hemline is short in front and generally extended into a train in back.
