What’s Your Medieval Wedding Dress Style?

If you are planning a Fall or Winter wedding medieval style is the way to go. Typically, a beautiful medieval velvet gown in rich burgundy, blue, or green fits these seasons with personal panache. But what types of dresses are there and what would best fit your figure, and make this day legendary?

Let’s take a look at some of the most common necklines and complimenting jewelry choices to bring the medieval modern.

Squared Neck

If you have very squared shoulders and a stately build, don’t be afraid to be square. The squared neckline usually has seams that run from the edges of the square down your torso. If you have a wide waist or a large ribcage this may not be as flattering than on slimmer waists and rounded figures. But if you have a nice prominent collarbone this may be your style to showcase it.

Jewelry choice: Triangular pieces with the top point facing down towards your feet are a common accent. Celtic knot pendants come in this particular design and can even match the trim of your neckline (since Celtic patterns are elegant and popular). A beaded necklace with layers that descend to a point above your neckline can also be a nice touch if in complimenting colors. And to make your collarbone stand out even more you can opt for a choker, which draws attention to your neck area-a lovely addition to an updo.

Round Neck

The round neck is very versatile. You can try for a low or high version depending on how much skin you are willing to expose; and you can chose elaborate or simple trims to fit your taste. Stretch velvet dresses are usually crafted with a round neck and a pull over design; this means no closures, zippers, or hooks. This can be a convenient feature as they hold your shape better than ones with lacing, however elaborate they may be. If you think of Arwen’s dresses in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies, they all display a rounded neckline. Just as with Liv Tyler, the rounded neck drape can elongate your figure for ethereal results.

Jewelry choice: A chain with a pendant should fall no farther than an inch above the neckline. Any shape pendant can go well with this neckline including crescent moons, stars, and circles. Rounded herringbone necklaces will also easily complete the look.

V-Neck

A v-neck usually proves to be most flattering to all figures. Depending on the length of the V you can look slimmer, taller, or more balanced than your usual figure is capable of. It can also make your shoulders look smaller or straighter, and makes for an interesting combination of trim choices. Vs are always in style.

Jewelry choice: The v-neck option also gives you more choices of complimenting jewelry-large or dangly necklaces give the v a splendid look. Such shapes as hearts, stars, or even dragon pendants can go well with this neckline.

Chemise

If you want a non-royalty look you can try a chemise under a corset. Chemises are simply under dresses, commonly made of any color linen, cotton, or silk, and have a variety of neckline looks, including off the shoulder. The biggest choice here is in the corset design. Lace up in the front or back? Under or over the bust? Bottom trim or not? These are just some of the decisions to make with this style.

Jewelry choice: Your best bet is a choker, because chemises and corsets are for upper body show. Plus, most chemises have a ruffled top that will displace any dangling jewelry you may have. Chokers stay neat and tidy at your throat despite changes in the wind or your movements.

So, make your choice and dream away.